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Post by Koyada Akihito on Aug 14, 2006 18:57:09 GMT -5
Once the two left the tent, he moved his hands up to his hair to undo it of the chopstick and the hair-tie. Settling them down he quickly discarded his own clothing and carefully placed the Chinese uniform on. Before calling the two in he folded his nicer clothing up and placed the chopstick within the material. "I am done," he called out to the two while throwing his hair up to the center of his head, tying it like he had seen on some of the other Chinese soldiers. Akihito would try to look the least of suspicion. He also enjoyed the loss of heavy material.
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Post by Sze Kamlong on Aug 14, 2006 19:03:52 GMT -5
Upon entering, his eyes fell on the discarded Japanese robes and moved to the gray and red standard issue clothing the prince was now wearing. "Not bad," he said, nodding in approval. "You probably won't attract too many stares that way, if any at all." He turned to where he had left the string that had tied the clothes together, picked it up and tossed it at Akihito. "Use these to tie up your own clothes, unless you want to leave them here?"
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Post by Shen Rui on Aug 14, 2006 19:09:19 GMT -5
Shen entered after Sze, also noticing the discarded clothing and then he looked at Akihito's uniform. He wouldn't have known it was someone from Japan, except maybe the hair was a bit longer then what he was used to seeing around the camp. "How're we going to explain him to everyone else, though?"
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Post by Koyada Akihito on Aug 14, 2006 19:12:39 GMT -5
Akihito caught the string and glanced down to his clothing. He had many of things like this at home, all expensive. Picking up his folded clothing he let his fingers rest over the chopstick before looking up at the General. "The material can be used for something else?" he was basically giving it away for any use. Akihito was sure it could be used for wounds or anything else that might've needed binding. Suddenly, he held his tongue.
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Post by Sze Kamlong on Aug 14, 2006 19:25:42 GMT -5
Sometimes, Sze second-guessed this stranger's apparent kindness. Even a Chinese soldier would not be so charitable, considering the quality of the material and the obvious cost in the fabric. It seemed, at times, as if the prince was trying much too hard to be helpful - it was suspicious, even if it was sincere. "That's fine," he said, shaking his head. "You keep them. We have no use of such fine cloth here," he explained.
"I doubt anyone will pay much attention to him," he continued, in response to Shen's question. "The soldiers from each of our camps probably don't recognize everyone else by face, if they're under another general. They'll all be too busy tomorrow becoming accustomed to te long days of walking to ask questions about an unfamiliar face. Additionally, we'll have to keep him close to one of us at all times, for precaution."
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Post by Shen Rui on Aug 14, 2006 19:31:40 GMT -5
Great, more babysitting Shen thought to himself before turning on his right foot to face Sze a little better. He was disturbed by Akihito's friendliness, as though he was trying to butter them up for a deceitful end. Although that was his negative subconscious talking, being that he never took kindly to strangers. "Well, we could always inform a smaller group and make sure to keep and eye on him much like the soldiers that were stationed outside this tent," he said this because he wasn't really sure if any of them had time to always stick near to the boy.
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Post by Koyada Akihito on Aug 14, 2006 19:34:07 GMT -5
"Very well," he said calmly while tying the string around the clothing. Akihito held the bundle in his hands before Shen's sudden move alerted him to actually watch the two. Akihito knew offering too much would've most likely turn into some sort of insult, which is why he prevented himself from speaking further. If they did return them to Japan, he would be in their debt.
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Post by Sze Kamlong on Aug 14, 2006 19:36:08 GMT -5
"Oh?" said Kamlong with interest, looking at Shen. "You know a group of soldiers that you can trust that task to? Guarding someone bound in a tent is much less demanding than watching a free man while on the road."
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Post by Shen Rui on Aug 14, 2006 19:45:54 GMT -5
"Not quite, but I am sure if we really scout out the groups we can pick one who is just right. A group that barely anyone notices because they do their tasks well," Shen couldn't imagine those attributes in his group. He would've preferred to kick all four of them out, however, they haven't done anything really be deported. "I am usually too busy with a group of men to really pick out that group, but since you recruited.. you might know?"
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Post by Sze Kamlong on Aug 14, 2006 19:51:57 GMT -5
Sze crossed his arms, looking towards the ceiling in thought. "There are a few trustworthy soldiers in our camp, but none that especially stand out to me as being too capable at this point. I'm afraid I might have to ask one of the other generals about that, but it shall be taken care of before we leave tomorrow. For now, I still have to tell everyone about tomorrow's trip." He turned to the prince, before picking up the discarded piece of rope again. "If you don't mind," he said, motioning to the prisoner's hands.
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Post by Shen Rui on Aug 14, 2006 19:58:58 GMT -5
Shen slowly turned to leave the tent, while he was doing so he gave the Japanese boy one last look before glancing to the General. "Then I am going to get a certain group to hurry up, otherwise we'll fall behind," he gave an eye roll before opening the flap of the tent. However, he stopped and thought on it. No, he still couldn't think of a group. "Take care, Sze," he said, hesitating, "Akihito." With that said and done he went to his group to get this settled once and for all.
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Post by Koyada Akihito on Aug 14, 2006 19:59:02 GMT -5
Akihito listened to the two discuss, considering if he missed something that could end his life. When Sze approached him he looked down to his hands and then back up to the General. Likewise, he was frowning. However, he turned around and placed his wrists together. He did mind, but this was more appreciable compared to getting killed.
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Post by Sze Kamlong on Aug 14, 2006 20:08:47 GMT -5
"Thank you," Sze said, tightening the knot until it was rigid enough. He considered making an apology for the treatment, but thought better of it. It was to be expected, really, considering the place the prisoner was in. They had been lenient enough, he was sure. "Take care until tomorrow, then, " he said as a means of a farewell, before leaving. Shen had already disappeared from view, so he told the guards to continue their hard work and left.
He made his way towards the central area, telling passing soldiers to gather up their comrades, and sending two to inform the other generals to do the same. An hour later, after informing Yulin and Rie Chou of their orders, and briefly discussing the road they would take, the three of them stood in front of what composed their army. Were they ready? There were men, boys, and elders here - merely human. It wasn't as if they had a choice. They would have to be ready.
"Tomorrow, we leave for Songjiang."
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