Guests in the sakura gardens [Paganchick]

[Anadwen]

The door opened under the hands of one guard, but this time, no one followed Sapphira inside. She was led by Iseya, and that was the best security service.

Hisaki appeared that he didn't even change his position through that time.

"The two hours have passed. I apologize for the manners of Second-in-Command Hatsune and Commander Sen Ryuu, however, I hope that you were able to make yourself familiar with the laws. What is your decision, then?" he spoke to her, in the same calm and cold tone.

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"The laws are reasonable enough that they do not hinder my desire to take refuge in this ship," Sapphira replied as her eyes wandered around the room slowly, the papers still clutched tight in her hands. Out of the two Elite she had met she would definitely choose Iseya.

[Anadwen]

"Very well." Hisaki put the pen he himself held down, and picked up the contract paper. It was rather simple, only stating that she will abide by the laws of the Adachi clan and be treated as a resident for an undefined amount of time, till she herself decides to leave. That will grant her her personal bedroom and all other care the residents receive - food, clothes, and training rooms.

Hisaki's elegant hand in a white glove, covering its back, handed her a slim pen to sign the contract.

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Sapphira took the pen, signing her name with quick and practiced elegance before handing the pen back to Hisaki.  There was a half smile on her face, she was pretty sure she would be safe as long as she was on the ship and could tolerate the people around her.

[Anadwen]

"Thank you for your cooperation." Hisaki took the pen back, and left the contract on the table. He would archive it later, and for now, there were more important matters to deal with - such as her guide.

"Captain Shiroi Hana, should I call the Elite Force?" Iseya asked. All emotions were gone from her voice, it was almost like Hisaki himself... He gave her a slight nod. "Yes."

Iseya pulled a small device out of her robes, for a moment toyed with it, and then returned it. Soon enough, 18 more men and women in black shihakushos, often with same white overcoats as herself, arrived into the hall, standing in 2 rows by the sides of the hall, all carrying their heads with pride as they stood before their captain. Each and every one of them bowed to Hisaki.

"Where is Commander Sen Ryuu?" Hisaki asked when all of them took their positions. There was a gap between two of them. Iseya pulled the device out again. "The last time I knew of her, she was still asleep." she spoke silently, stepping onto her own place.

The door was shoved to the side in the next moment, to show the figure of Sen Ryuu in it, with scruffy hair and her white haori in a somewhat weird position. "I'm here! You don't have to pull that loud piece of shit out again, Iseya!" she growled, barring her teeth as she stepped onto the right place, and filled the gap.

"Sapphira, as customs go," it was Iseya's voice that resonated through the hall, "you have to choose a guide from the twenty Commanders that are the members of the Elite Force."

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Sapphira looked over the people. She didn't know most of them or course. She looked back at Hisake for a moment before looking over the Elite one more time.
"I choose Iseya," She said simply. She was the only one she had met that seemed to not be crazy or a robot.

[Anadwen]

"Very well." Hisaki spoke again. "Commanders, you are dismissed." All of them bowed, and started leaving the hall. "Except for Commander Sen Ryuu and Commander Iseya." he added then. Sen Ryuu stopped in the middle of her way out, and turned to face Hisaki. "The f***? Why the hell you'd call me if you dismiss me? And if you need just me, then why call the rest of the E.F.?" she asked, barring her teeth at him.

Hisaki stood up to his full height, ignoring Sen Ryuu's rudeness. "Commander Iseya, you are dismissed, too. Escort our guest to her room. All of her necessities are prepared inside." he instructed Iseya. "As for you, Commander Sen Ryuu, I feel a necessity to reprimand you for your constant disobedience and disrespect for the laws of the clan. For a member of the Elite Force, your behavior is shameful." he spoke to her. The very words froze even her on her place, and she found herself almost lifeless before the Captain. His tone was... Scary.

"My apologies, Captain." she responded silently, bowing her head before him. It was strange to see Sen Ryuu in a state like that, obedient, even ashamed.

"Let us go, Sapphira." Iseya spoke to the red-haired woman, and started to make her way out of the hall. "The Captain's matters are not for everyone's eyes."

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Sapphira turned on her heels as the captain reprimanded Sen Ryuu. She didn't seem afraid or even phased really. If anything the slight upward pull in the corners of her mouth would seem as if she were impressed.

Fear was something she had long since lost, and tones of voice didn't really effect her because she could have a commanding, demanding tone herself. She was ancient, being powerful was something that came with the territory.

Finally she turned to Iseya with a nod.
"Can we stop by my room so I can drop off my coat, then I would like to go to a training room, if that is okay?" She stated simply.

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"That is fine with me. Do you wish to train with someone, or would you prefer to do so alone? Besides, there are new, clean clothes waiting for you in your room, so do not worry about that." Iseya assured her. The chains clinked softly as she moved.

"I believe that once the Captain is done with Sen Ryuu, she would gladly practice with you." she chuckled softly, moving her glasses up her nose. The living premises weren't far from here.

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A light chuckle came from Sapphira.
"It appears that after Captain Hisaki is through with her she will crawl in the corner like a scorned child," She added after a second. She then looked over at Iseya, looking at her clothes more than her. She then tried to imagine them on herself, she shivered, they definitely weren't her style. Of course they would look good on her figure, everything looked nice on her curvy toned body.

"No, I wish to train by myself, I do not want to risk hurting anyone on my first day on the ship, and I have some frustrations to work through. As for the training room, the one most fire resistant would be best."

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"Sen Ryuu won't be sulking for long." Iseya responded, a mischievous ember lighting up in her eyes. "The Captain can be scary, but Sen Ryuu doesn't dwell on the past much."

At her inquiry, she raised a brow in surprise. "Hurting anyone?" Her voice grew cold. "Do not underestimate the Adachi Clan, and more so its best warriors. To worry about a warrior is an insult to his person."

Finally, an unpainted door appeared before them. "Though, your request only makes me that much more curious. I hope you are aware that you cannot transform into a dragon in these premises." she reminded her as she sled it aside, revealing a simple interior. There was only a wall, formed by wardrobes, a simple mat on the floor serving as a bed with one pillow, and a low table, with a black robe folded atop it. The walls were painted with shapes of sakura trees.

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"I am an ancient being, it would be an insult if I didn't worry about my training partner, because that means I don't care if they die," She said simply before holding out her hand palm up. A small flame flickered up, very controlled.

"And I don't have to turn to use fire, not to mention a long list of magics," She said simply before closing her fist, killing the flame.

She pulled off her coat reveal the two swords sheathed on her back. She walked to the low table, picking up the black robe, holding it up with a frown. Of course she knew it could be worse, still it would have to grow on her.

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"To worry about a warrior means you doubt him. That is an insult sought unforgivable by many." Iseya responded, her tone quickly becoming dark. "Were you one of us, and were I like some of my comrades, this might have already turned into a battle."

All of a sudden, all that darkness disappeared. "Now hush hush, the training halls are on the other side of the ship, so hurry up if you want to see one fast!" she cheered at her.

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Sapphira turned as if to say something but stopped and shook her head.
"But I am not one of you," She spoke as she turned around, changing into the black robe with no care that Iseya was in the room. She had long gotten over any insecurity she had had with her body in her youth.

She strapped her swords onto her back, leaving her throwing knives on the table before turning to face Iseya.
"Okay, I am ready."

[Anadwen]

"Very well. Come, follow me. The training rooms are in a special part of the ship - our spiritual energies are so great that if we would train in normal rooms, we would rip their very walls asunder. Even though those walls are nothing to toy with." she instructed her, and brisking up a good deal she led her into the upper levels of the ship.

"You might find others training in the sturdiest rooms. Do not mind them, though, it's rather common."

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Sapphira nodded as she listened, walking along side Iseya. She could feel her magical energy boiling inside of her with excitement, he equivalent to their spiritual energy. She fought it down though, knowing those around her could sense it and not wanting to disturb them.

She pulled what appeared to be a plain leather band off her wrist, tying her hair up as she continued to walk along in silence.

[Anadwen]

"Do not release too much of your spiritual presence, Sapphira. All our guards and family members take the release of spiritual energy as an emergency signal." she warned her while they took the stairs to one of the even higher corridors. This one was different...

The entire left side was just a rail, and beneath them was a marvelous sight of huge sakura gardens. It felt as if they were outside, soft breeze blowing around, and rays of sunshine flashing through the rail...

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Sapphira looked over, her green eyes practically glowing, per pupils elongated to appear more like cats eyes than humans.
"My energy is slightly different than yours, though in principle it is very similar. If I don't use some it, like letting pressure off a bottle about ready to explode, my power explodes in something that can be rather deadly and destructive. I have been holding it in for a long time, so I have a lot of excess, thought I will try to keep it contained until we make it to the training grounds," Sapphira explained, saying more than, then she probably had the entire time she had been on the ship.

[Anadwen]

"Our own energy works the same way. That is why you need to regulate it and control its flow to only release as much as it is necessary to avoid casualties." she explained her calmly as they drew near the training grounds. She could already sense the bursts of strong spiritual presence coming from behind the walls.

"Misao is inside, and I think I can sense traces of Senichi's spiritual energy." Poor Senichi, trained by Misao...

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"I can control it, I've had plenty of time to practice," She said simply with a sigh, wondering who exactly Misao and Senichi were. She could sense the flow of energy making the hair on the back of her neck stand on end. A smile creeped across her face, she was itching to train and get some of the excess energy out of her system, energy that had built up during her thousand year nap.