Hanako Herupa

IC: (Kino Iho) "We have spent too much time idling here. As a result the cohesion this group once experienced has now weakened considerably. I will busy myself with two things, one of them establishing a much more solid organization. In the meantime perhaps you should travel to Po-Koro, besides Ga-Koro and Ta-Koro, that place is hotbed for criminals of all kinds. Aid the people, get them on your side, and if you must go under the guise of a Follower of Mata Nui to keep yourself safe, do so. Our lord understands that your alleigence belongs to him." She replied, her arms crossed, her metallic grey eyes narrowing as she thought on the various methods. The Church still needed to be built, but that mission was one for her and her matoran ally, Cimond. "I ask that you do not follow me when I leave. Instead travel to one of the other Koros and establish a foothold, make yourselves the only option to turn to." She replied. "Do either of you have anymore questions for me?

IC: (?) Something flitted through the trees branches too quickly for the untrained eye to follow, like a brakas monkey swinging from tree to tree. It moved from tree to tree with very little effort, clearly no stranger to the massive forest that was Le-Wahi, it was dark, mainly due to the canopy obscuring the ground below, occasionally sunlight poked through in spots, but not anywhere this "thing" seemed to be heading. There was the sound of a Muaka roaring in the distance, the citrine eyes of this slender creature looked in the direction of its roar and shook its head, the great beast would not be a threat. The being slid down the tree trunk and in the direction of the ruins of what was once Pala Koro, moving between houses it darted towards the lake and looked into the water, its reflection staring back. An animalistic Toa with metallic golden armor and midnight blue skin started back, her feet and arms of the cerulean shade. Her eyes were like those of Muaka, and were the shade of goldenrod. A mace was at her hip, where as two hunting blades were strapped to her back. She kneeled down. Scooping up water to drink, she only spent a few seconds before filling up a canteen with water. She would have to boil the water or risk bacteria. It was time to get moving again, she needed to hunt for dinner tonight, and that also meant contending with the Ash Bears and the Muaka. Remembering that her armor was not of much help during the hunt the Toa remembered to gather up some of the muddy ground further in the village, rubbing it over her and her armor. She smelled of the Earth, of nature, something her civilized counterparts would have trouble understanding. Obscuring her small and making it harder for the Toa to be spotted she continued on. She of course could have created water on the spot at anytime, but that required her strength and willpower, something she couldn't waste on something so trivial when compared to the hunt. OOC: Open for interaction.

IC: (Valria) My eyes shifted to the Toa in black armor, LoJak, the new guy. He was very pleasant and to be honest like the rest of the group seemed to be good company. More than that, I knew that in this group I would be around people I cared about, I trusted. When he approached me, his voice colored with concern. "Is everything all right?" "Yes, I am well, my friend. Are you?" I replied in a friendly tone. Concern, that was something I got a lot, something that became downright frustrating for me back with Agni and that group. I was for all intents, their damsel in distress and it really made me feel like I was just deadweight they were dragging along. I didn't want to be that Toa in this group. I was still reeling from even the slightest memories of my time under Telric and the tragedy that preceded that. I could smile, but my eyes that had seen, they had the searing imprint of all those terrible days. Worst of all I remembered what I lost and what I got as satisfaction. It's not something I could really talk to anyone here about, because the amazing noble souls they seemed to be, they wouldn't understand why I had gone so far, even for revenge what I did was extreme. Toa, Toa were better than that, but I apparently wasn't. I looked over at him to get a good look, he had black armor. Similar to the shade of the sparse armor I wore over my purple skin. "Ko-Wahi...I wish I had something warm to wear for that place." I spoke aloud, mainly to myself, but it was likely loud enough for LoJak and the rest of the group to hear.

IC: (Atahu) "To tell the truth, I do love this town, it's just...I don't know. Most people thinking I'm just trying to sound cool when I say this...but it's the truth." I sighed, showing some real sincerity for once. "I can't really stay in once place for long, whether it's here, Ga-Koro Nui, or Olford, I just keep moving. I wish I could stay around, do what other people do, raising a family and all that, but it's not me. You're the first person to really make me slow down, to stop." I turned to her, with a slight smile on my face. It was heartfelt, the kind of thing that reeled most women in after we had gotten this far.

IC: (Kino) "My friend here speaks the truth. Just because we are servants of Makuta does not mean we like killing, does not mean we enjoy it." A voice said from behind Aurum and the newcomer. It belonged to a Toa of Air, slightly shorter than the two Toa but imposing in her own way. She had steel grey eyes that had a warm, welcoming glint to them. The armor she wore was light, and it clung tightly to her figure, she currently carried no weapons. She strode closer to the two Toa, almost gliding in how gracefully she walked. "I must apologize for seeming so rude, my name is Kino." She smiled, it was disarming the way she smiled, friendly even. She looked to the dead Toa and frowned. "I am sorry you had to stain your hands with blood. I remember my first time, I remember how much it weighed on me, pulled at me. Makuta taught me that sometimes killing is necessary, sometimes the threat is too great. Sometimes people are just meant to die, like that strange Toa. I'm sorry if I seem to be waxing poetic, you came to Kini-Nui seeking guidance, did you not?"

IC: (Valria) I continued walking with the group on their trip to Ko-Wahi. It seemed like such a distance, such an effort. To get better though you needed to know your limits, you needed to know your breaking point. There were many times that I broken, that I was shattered like shards of glass. Yet I kept moving forward and with each step I drew closer to the next day, to my destination. Maybe that was the kind of person I was. There was no real defined goal except to get better, to be diligent and push beyond my limits. Although I was limited in body that was only temporary, my intellect could only be limited if I was unwilling to learn. My soul, my drive that was limitless, I could push and push and push, and I wouldn't stop. My life was awful. That's something I understood quite clearly, but it didn't have to be. That world was forced on me but I could have continued to live in it. I choose to live in this one. I choose a mission to dedicate myself to the matoran, to help them. I was born as a Toa, I didn't choose to be it, but given the choice I would want to be one. Toa had amazing power at their fingertips, but more importantly they stood for something, the meant something. Self-sacrifice, drive, courage, love, honor. All of that, Toa were chosen to be exemplars, to be paragons of the people. I believe that was Kaiapo's intent and whoever we were going to meet in Ko-Koro. Continuing through the shifting sands my emerald green eyes looked through the sands, grunting as I carried myself along, following the path that had been laid out for me thus far. IC: (Hari) "What if the Infernavika was sanctioned by Po-Koro, official privateers of our village. Perhaps we could speak to Ga-Koro about it too, see if they would do the same." I said, since no one on our side had put any deal forth to the Lohkar. I would have rather had him in jail. Everyone else would likely chew me out by this suggestion, it was like giving a criminal a blank slate to do whatever he wished. Basically in a way it was like saying that the Po-Koro Guard had forgiven him, which by the looks of some on our ship, some hadn't. This was going to be a tricky negotiation.

IC: (Atahu) "Thank you. So how do you like Central City, rather interesting place isn't it?" I smiled, continuing to play along with it like this. We continued our slow walk through the park. She was definitely warming up, good at each moment I edged a little closer to my true prize, all of this just a way of achieving that. I was bored and she was unique and gorgeous, she gave me something to do.

IC: (Hari) "Yes, we're part of the Po-Koro Guard. Lieutenant Naona there is our commanding officer." She replied to the Clockmaster, Hari hesitated when Naona told her to tear a hole in the Infernavika, precious seconds had been wasted. Now Krayn was talking, keeping the uneasy peace between the Infernavika and the Fowadi. Hari couldn't help but smile when she saw the little pirate girl that called out Naona's name. "Awww, she's adorable!"

IC: (Atahu) "Hmm, I have to say it's a surprise that we're both from the same place," I grinned, back. It was a lie, but one more thing in common never hurt the conversation. "Well I've met many people, but only a few are truly unique, like yourself." Another compliment as we continued our walk into the part of Central City, it was relatively vacant and thus, peaceful, relaxing.

IC: (Atahu) "Sure!" I smiled, I made sure I gave her the money for both my drink and her tip. A sizable tip that wasn't too overbearing." I walked with her as we left the bar. "So when did you move to Central City?" I asked, a gentle smile across my lips.

IC: (Hari) "What?" Hari said, clearly surprised by what Naona had asked Dehkaz to do and then just did herself. After a few seconds of realizing that Naona was hugging her, she returned the hug, and smiled, feeling a lot better. Naona, Krayn, if they hadn't given up, then neither would she. As long as Po-Koro,this island, and her friends needed her, she would be there. "Thanks ma'am," She said, hugging Naona tightly.

IC: (Atahu) I sipped the rest of my drink, waiting on Whira. No calls, no messages, nothing to interest me as I awaited the end of Whira's shift. Tomorrow, tomorrow I would likely have more work. Something to interest me and maintain this lifestyle that I had grown accustomed to.

IC: (Hari) "We'll get through it. Things will get better." Hari said aloud, but it was also directed towards herself. Her words seemed much weaker when she spoke, it was hard for the Toa of Plant Life to portray the same level of optimism. She knew what she said to Krayn, but in a way going home felt wrong. It felt like they were needed somewhere else. All she was doing was going home and trying to help people get by. Something she was good at, but it didn't feel like enough. She wasn't doing enough and it was eating away at her, chewing up her insides.

IC: (Valria) Valria frowned at the mention of Ko-Koro's destruction. Alrin had departed for his home shortly before that had occured, last she saw him. IC: (Corporal Hari) Hari stood on the deck of the ship, arms crossed. She was a little more optimistic than she had been a few hours ago, only a little though. Her commanding officer had been through Karz, Krayn nearly lost himself in despair, and they had received news of the Turaga's deaths, including Onewa. All those problems one after another seemed like too much to bear, to much to think about. She wasn't sure if she even wanted to reflect anymore, wasn't sure if she could keeping viewing the world the way she had. Nothing ever changed, and if anything did, it only seemed to get worse. Problems seemed to only grow. Hari sighed deeply and put on a gentle smile. Just had to keep looking forward, focusing on the present, on what she could manage. OOC: Hari with Fowadi crew from Le-Wahi.

IC: (Atahu) "A walk in the park would be nice, especially with you there. How long till your shift ends?" I asked, raising an eyebrow questioningly. We could leave as soon as she was able. Honestly I had grown impatient at how long this night seemed to be dragging on, it was dull. A walk with Whira, time alone with her, was much more interesting that sitting in this boring bar. I checked my phone again, still no messages.

IC: (Alrin) It was a silent trip to Kai's execution. Our prisoner didn't say a word, he didn't put up a fight. Quite simply there was no struggle. To my fellows in the Sanctum Guard it must have looked like he had silently accepted his death. I knew better, after all this was my plan. We reached the room in about twenty minutes I opened the door and the two guards lead Kai inside, strapping him to the gurney, since he would be carted off to be cremated anyways. There was no need for theatrics behind closed doors. No need to prove to the public that justice had been served. The room was white and silver, clean and in a way peaceful. Much like our executions a simple injection and the body just shut down and our criminals...they just slipped away. While the matoran doctor conversed with the Toa and the Skakdi I quickly replaced the syringe with my own. "You know I get the feeling the public would have liked to see him die," One of the Sanctum Guards said, the Toa to be exact. "Maybe, I doubt that though," I replied as I turned to the doctor, eyebrow raised. "Are you ready doctor?" "Yes," He replied coldly, it wasn't hostile, it was just his nature. When your job was effectively being an executioner you needed to be emotionally detached. You need to understand to pull that trigger, to swing that sword. He took Kai's wrist, and pierced his skin with the needle, the contents of the syringe entering his bloodstream. Kai's chest rose and fell, each time get slower and slower. Each time my fellows becoming more and more convinced these were the last moments of Kai. When it was clear that Kai was "dead" the doctor announced the time of death. My men said nothing and I, I walked behind the gurney. "I'm ordering you three to take some time off. We've had a difficult day to say the least, witnessing an execution can take a lot out of you, emotionally and physically. I'll take Kai to the crematorium," I received nods of acknowledgement, nothing more. I sighed as I pushed Kai to his next destination. We had recieved news of Nuju's death, it was a blow to all of us and yet I felt nothing. People die, it was just something I got used to. Even the death of some beloved by many, a Turaga. I grabbed a bag of gear, Kai's gear to be exact and another bag, some gear that I had grabbed, nothing issued by the Sanctum Guard since I knew that I would be giving that all back. The last step of this escape plan was coming up, the act, nearly finished.

IC: (Atahu) Excellent. Whira was willing to spend the night with me. She seemed rather easy to ply with words. Now I also understood she was flirting too, a women doesn't lean forward like that or make compliments like that if she isn't trying to draw you in. Not that I minded, it was nice once in a way. To have some intrigued, interested, willing, that she did this of her own volition and not mine.

OOC: Sorry for my absence Xemnas, with school and a few other things this week I happened to be more busy than I would have liked. IC: (Atahu) I looked to my phone, it wasn't lit up with any new messages and if I didn't get any messages by now, then I wasn't needed. "I'm off work, tonight's clear for me, what about you?" I asked with a smile curved on my lips. Tonight would be exciting to say the least.

IC: (Atahu, Jaga's Sting) "No one's every quite described my eyes like that...thank you. You were the first thing to catch them when I walked into the Jaga's Sting." I chuckled, my phone was tossed aside already so she had my full attention before this. I did catch glances of the barkeep and likely owner of this place looking in our direction. While it looked like I was simply taking in Whira's beautiful figure when in reality it was that and me analyzing her behavior and her mannerisms. She was flirty if given the proper attention, like most women. Her bright violet eyes were among her most unique features. They way she held herself signed someone who was aware of their beauty and was willing to use, confident in nature. I catalogued each new piece of information away, it would be useful if I needed this face for this place or any other. I was still playing the flirt card but now I was mixing lovesick into it. This would likely convince her she had my full attention and yet did not come off as clingy or desperate. Things like this came naturally to me, but explaining them to means I have to break it down.

IC: (Atahu) "Business, although I usually find time for pleasure. I live here in Central City, but I actually have a few other places to stay as well." I grinned, my warm orange eyes meeting her bright violet orbs. "I have some business in this particular area, but my clients have remained silent for a while. In the meantime I have the pleasure of meeting a Toa with a cute smile and stunning violet eyes." I smiled warmly back at her. I took a moment to sip my drink as a I awaited the ebony Toa's response.

IC: (Atahu) "Nakahi Raru, just call me Nakahi though. Glass of scotch, no ice." Last thing I wanted in a bar, was a watered down drink. Pleasant smile, she was climbing up the ranks, who knew maybe she'd reach the top? Now there's a hundred ways to approach this, some people absolutely hate beating around the bush on either side. Some people want to use some sort of ice-breaker. The best approach, especially when your target is intrigued is to address them directly. Since she was a waitress and was currently in uniform I could not exactly compliment her on fashion. So it was simple, I'd ask for her name and then later I would compliment. When she came back with my drink. "So what's your name?" I asked, flashing a disarming smile, I wanted her to keep thinking about me. If I occupied her thoughts she'd be more approachable as conversations continued and maybe, just maybe she'd keep me interested until I got my next job.

IC: (Valria) "Right. Wish I had my cloak, might have helped to block some of this from getting in my armor." Valria sighed as she walked down the path with the group. "Are we stopping in Po-Koro or are we heading straight into Onu-Wahi?" Since Kaiapo was leading the group at this point it seemed, it was up to him where they went next.

IC: (Atahu, Jaga's Sting, Central City) So I know what you're thinking. What's a handsome Toa of Sonics like myself doing in a place like the Jaga's Sting? Alright, alright, maybe I should back up and introduce myself. My name is Atahu. However some people may know me by different names, in fact people know me by different faces. You'll see what I mean later. So where were we, that's right, you got my name, you got my element, and you got my gender, but you haven't got my number but we'd be moving way too far ahead. I just don't hand out one of my numbers anyway. I'm a professional you see, a professional spokesmen so to speak. I talk, I listen, I convince people what I want is what they want. What they want is what I want. A criminal one if the price is right and the job might actually be fun. Mostly though if the money is good. Anyway's let not talk about me, let's talk about why I'm in this dive. The Jaga's Sting was one of those place people didn't ask questions, or at least didn't ask the questions I didn't want to answer. It's a place where some drunken morons would spout good bits of info to the bartender and I could reap the rewards of someone's inability to hold their liquor. It's a place with a wildly attractive waitress. You know the kind of waitress you'd expect in Ga-Koro-Nui, bright violet eyes that pulled you in, tall, with all the right assets and always with this part of the city, a degree of danger. Let's be realistic here though, as enamoring as she was I am not so easy to bewitch. I do appreciate beauty though. I motioned for her to come over, when she had time of course. Why rush? I had all the time in the world and by that I meant I was flipping through my phone hoping for a new job to pop up. Hopefully something that invited my set of skills and not anyone who could swing a rusty pipe or fire a gun. No, my jobs normally required a more social touch.