Everybody Was Kungfoo Fighting

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ince the battles that had taken place, Obsidian had not done his best to check up on his cousin. He knew there was a lot of drama in Leoric's life, and he also had some drama as well. Lately, he was not feeling "right". Whether it was doubt in himself, or depression from taking a life, he was not sure. Obsidian had offered his cousin a night out, to get away from the barracks and just enjoy a nice drink. The two males wandered from the barracks in the dead of night, the moon illuminating their walk towards the tavern. Obsidian could feel himself starting to smile, now that he was near Leoric, someone he trusted more than any other. He opened the door to the pub and looked inside. It seemed there were plenty of other patrons here tonight.

Not too terribly crowded, but the only spaces available were at the bar. Obsidian led the way to the bar and knocked on the wood to get the attention of the barkeep. "I need a round of ale for my cousin and myself." He looked over to the other male, a smile on his lips still. Tonight was going to be a good night, he could feel it in his bones. "I have a lot of news to share with you, cousin. But first, how have you been fairing?" When he was handed his drink, he took a sip and turned his attention back to the male he was hanging out with. "Mmm that's good."

@Leoric @Ryker @Kenzo

code by Yahtzee-Penguiduck

she has little innocent demons inside her eyes—

It was agreed upon by the two to meet at, what seemed like now, their usual spot. Kenzo and her had yet to stand or sit face to face and listen to one another. Ryker, wouldn't have much to say. As for her brother, however, he had much on his plate and she wanted nothing more than to aid in whatever it was that he carried upon his shoulders.

She'd arrived early, eager to see him but also, get it over with. She could hardly handle her own emotions, much less anyone else's. But she felt obligated to let Kenzo pour his state of mind over her. As the Captain waited, she held a spot at the bar, while amethysts watched the door for her brother to come in. Two faces caught her attention, both from the army. Leoric, if she remember correctly, and Obsidian- one of the men her father pointed in her direction, in hopes of a betrothal sticking. A brow would raise, and all too easily did she polish off her drink, watching him carry himself up the bar to order drinks, she followed him back to where they were seated. A flick of her tail would come about, debating whether or not she wanted to waltz over and bless the man of ebony and ivory with her company. But just as she moved a paw to carry herself over, Kenzo caught her attention. She remained in her spot, gesturing for him to come to her when he spotted her. And his own drink would be slid down to them as she called for another of hers.

"Kenzo! I hardly recognized my own brother, youve been so busy!" she would coo loudly. Open arms to invite her brother in to her company. Her journey from being sober was already half way there, her brother had some catching up to do.

Time would pass, rather quickly as the drinks continued flowing. There was something clearly off about Kenzo, and she was hoping with the liquid encouragement he had, she could pry him open and figure out what exactly was wrong. However, those plans would have a pin stuck in the them, so that the events about to happen could properly unfold.

At some point, she found herself dragging her brother over to the other two Imperial Army faces that were there, intending on buying a round. But, when a hit not intended for her struck her across her face, she couldnt help but to act on her usual whim, and swung thrashing jaws I'm the direction of the rustling patrons. And with her recklessness added with a drunken stumble, her hit would land directly on Leo, though she didn't quite understand that yet.

"the venom"

—and they recklessly play with matches

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He was to meet Ryker at their usual spot. The day had run longer than he had expected but eventually he found himself trotting down the streets of Yorkshire until the bar came into view. While he always looked forward to a chance to talk with his sister, he wasn't quite sure what he wanted to share with her. She would know something wasn't quite right by the nights end, if she didn't already know. Ryker knew him better than most, but she didn't know everything. She wouldn't understand his current situation until he told her everything.

With a sigh, he would push open the tavern door. He was hit in the face with the smell of booze and wolf, tinged with vomit and dirt. it was a smell he was accustomed to. Spotting Ryker almost immediately, she gestured him over, having his drink ready. "I know, I know." He grumbled. An appreciative smile lifted his lips as he immediately took a drink, sitting down beside her.

The conversation flowed, but he carefully avoided the subject of Adeline, especially her run in with their father. The alcohol flowed far too quickly and soon enough he felt the buzz in his veins. Eventually Ryker was dragging him from his seat and it had his brows furrowing. With no explanation, she would drag him across the bar, heading to a table where two soldiers sat. He didn't immediately recognize either. But just as they arrived, a rowdy drunk wold accidentally strike Ryker across the face. It immediately pulled a snarl from the depths of his chest. Ryker was immediately reacting, but in her drunken state, she completely missed, her fist landing square across one of the soldiers jaw.

Then all hell broke loose...

art + code: clae