User blog:YMunesanzun/Reconnecting

'It has been many years since I...No, "many''" is a great understatement. It has been a long time since I had vanished to find what I wanted from my life, to learn more about myself, and to see the world for what it was; both the beautiful and the ugly...the ugliness more often-than-not rather brazen, but the beauty more persistent.'''

'''I have assumed several names and identities over the years; some of my own design, others given to me. As for now, I go by "Richt".'''



Visiting an Old Home

'''I arrived at the outskirts of Yamatai Village by early afternoon. It was the onset of winter, the river was already frozen over, and the only greenery supplied by the surrounding pine trees. '''

"Hm...I wonder how long it has been since I have seen snow...''". Muttering that to myself, I kneel down and scoop up a handful, watching it gradually melt away in my hand. "I do hope I actually get to the village before nightfall...would rather not be sleeping outside again.". Standing back up, I continue walking in Yamatai's general direction. I am confronted minutes later by a pair of  Samurai Elves, and the tip of a blade pointed at my chest: "Halt! State your purpose!". "Hrm? Oh, you mean in life?" I quipped, the blade being raised up to eye level in response. "Yes, yes, how very clever of you. We've been watching you skulk around for the last hour or so. Rather suspicious, if you ask me." she said with a demanding tone, glaring. ''

''Noting the other elf slowly circling around behind me, I returned my attention to my primary would-be aggressor. "Let me assure you, my fair elven swordswomen, I have no malicious intents. Rather, I am a little lost, as it were." I replied, looking her straight in her dark green eyes. "It has been many years since I last visited Yamatai village, and I can not recall where I should be headed.". ''

"Oh? Surely there is someone in the village that can vouch for you, then.''" she said, her voice still holding a demanding tone. "I am afraid not. To the best of my knowledge, I did not leave any lasting impressions on anybody." I said, smiling gently, only for it to disappear when the woman behind me decided to speak up: "That doesn't bode well for you, you know." Her hand hovered over the hilt of her sword. "...Do you honestly intend on cutting down an unarmed man?" I asked while glancing back at her over my shoulder. "Or worse: Leave him to bleed to death out in the cold?". Returning my attention to the elf in front of me, I looked at her with a raised eyebrow. "I am cold, hungry, tired. Yamatai is the only village within a reasonable range at this point...It is entirely your decision."''

''Staring at me with a furrowed brow, she finally sighed, sheathing her sword; the elf behind me following suit. "F...Fine. The village is in that direction..." she said, rather begrudgingly, pointing in the direction of the village. "Behave yourself, or I will hunt you down personally.". "Oh but of course." Much to her surprise, I took her hand in mine and kissed the top of it. "A-Ah..Wh-What are you doing?! G-Get out of h-here before I change my mind!" she yelled, turning away as her face turned a vivid red. "My apologies, Miss." I flashed her another small smile, then turned around and continued on towards the village. ''

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"Ah...You're still blushing, Akiko."; "Wha- Sh-Shutup Yasami!".

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