RPG: The Week from Hell/Continuing Machias Punishment - Page 63

*terran631* · 10-26-2002, 11:00 PM

SP: Perhaps...and in those cases I always felt a bit guilty as well even if you and your brothers were somehow disciplined for it. And now, I have to set things right with Kya as well. She is so frightened. *he smiles and shakes his head* How many times have I told you and your brothers that "if only's" do not help? Now here I am doing the same.

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-26-2002, 11:01 PM

*Don frowns as she shivered* Be right back

*He was back a few minutes later with an armful of blankets.* Here you, look like you need a few more of these. And don't worry about the infirmirary. *he caught her gaze* everything in the dojo was OK, really. No one seriously hurt.

*Leonardo didn't know what to say*

*terran631* · 10-26-2002, 11:05 PM

SP: *chuckles* Have I shocked you into silence, Leonardo?

*kyabetsu* · 10-26-2002, 11:06 PM

kya nodded and bundeled herself into a blanket.

kya: but isn't that the point donnie? to learn to seriously hurt people?

She stared into his face, waiting.

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-26-2002, 11:17 PM

*Don did his best carp impression. Opened his mouth. Closed it. Opened it again. And closed without saying anything to her. Third time. Repeat. Finally* I don't know how to answer you Kya. I don't like violence. I never have. But I have a deep respect for my training. Its a way of thinking, a...way of life? Not how to hurt people, but how to keep people I care about from being hurt. I'm not explaining this very well....

*Leonardo rubbed his knee absently* Just, after everything else thats been happening, I wasn't expecting something like that.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-26-2002, 11:21 PM

*Machias and Mike sat down in the hallway outside of Machias's room. Kame was still sleeping, so didnt want to disturb her*

Mike: how'd your meditation go..?

Boring as heck. I didnt want to go back to the astral plane, so i wandered around the lair. That's how i knew what had happened...

*terran631* · 10-26-2002, 11:24 PM

SP: No I suppose you would not be. However, I am not perfect, no matter how much I wish to be. And sometimes it does good to be able to admit it. Although..why I am doing it here and now...*he chuckles and stands* I must go speak with Kya and you should get back to the study. You have your option tonight. You can sleep in the study or in my room, the choice is yours.

*kyabetsu* · 10-26-2002, 11:30 PM

kya's eyes lost some of their fear, she nodded and bit her lower lip.

kya; (low voice) no, i think i see... you're all trained as ~Custodios~...

her eyes watered and she pulled the blanket closer.

Kya: i just don't know that I could do that donnie... and I promised splinter i'd try, but i'm not sure anymore... custodios or not..... i'm not that brave.

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-26-2002, 11:36 PM

Don: Kya, you don't have to do anything that you don't want to do. If you don't want to learn what we have, Splinter will understand. There are other traditions. Talk to him about it. He'll be able to help. *His brow furrowed* what is... Custardos?

*Leo considered* I'll stay in the study Master. If its OK, I'll just get some blankets from the hall.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-26-2002, 11:36 PM

Mike; Well, you did good. Did more than i could....

Well, if it wasnt for my weird mantal junk, i'd've been a lot worse....*looks to the study.* I gotta get my sketchbook! I'll be right back....
*She stood up and made her way to the study...*

*terran631* · 10-26-2002, 11:39 PM

SP: That is fine, Leonardo. Good night. *he walked to the door* I trust that you will keep it to yourself...that I am not perfect? *he smiles*

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-26-2002, 11:40 PM

*Leonardo smiled, the first genuine one all day* Hai Sensei.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-26-2002, 11:42 PM

*Machias came out of the study, book in hand*

Well, i'd better find Splinter before he gives up on me....

*Mike gives her a look*

...remember, we had to talk?

Mike; oh...*slaps forehead* duh...okay, you do tht, I'll see you afterwards, kay?

okay...*kisses his cheek, and turns to find Splinter*

*terran631* · 10-26-2002, 11:43 PM

SP: Thank you, Leonardo. Good night. *he walks out the door and heads for Kya's room*

**Machias Banshee** · 10-26-2002, 11:49 PM

*Machias walked down the hall, seeing Splinter come from the dojo*

Splinter, can i speak to you? *She felt her grip grow tighter on her book, and sighed* Um, if youre free that is...if youre going to see someone else i can wait....

*terran631* · 10-26-2002, 11:51 PM

SP: No, of course you can speak with me, Machias. How about in the kitchen? I could use some tea.

**Machias Banshee** · 10-26-2002, 11:52 PM

*She felt her grip loosen, and she relaxed*
That sounds really good....

*kyabetsu* · 10-26-2002, 11:52 PM

kya giggled...

kya

her lips curve up at the corners.) no, tortuga bobo, you're mangling a beautiful language....
(she sits up taller) Repeat after me... Coo. Sto. DTHee. OHzss. Custodios.... like, Custodian. it means Guardian. Strength with two sides: virtuous champions and great warriors. You usually use it to describe a guardian angel, or the head of the family. Beto ... well, i used to think he was my Custodio.... but not everyone is strong enough for that sort responsiblity... (her voice died away)

(she shifted back down into the blankets)... I just mean that i think i recognize the tradition... hating violence and yet practicing it for the sake of your loved ones....

*Vespera Blaze* · 10-27-2002, 12:04 AM

*Don grinned* Coo-sto-dthee-osze Right. Thats my take on it. We don't carry them around the lair, but each of us specializes in a different weapon. Mine's the bo. Ah...just a plain wooden staff. It what I feel most comfortable with. I want to be able to protect my friends and family. Heh. Like most people, I don't like feeling helpless. I think thats why I tinker as much as I do. Makes me feel useful. There's always stuff around here that I can fix, and my brothers never learned how.

*Leonardo quietly appropriated the last couple of blankets out of the closet and moved into the study. He closed the door behind him, and laid out against one wall. It had been a long, tiring, hell of a day. He lay down, and although it was still early, went straight to sleep, and dreaming*

*kyabetsu* · 10-27-2002, 12:20 AM

Splinter put the water on two boil and pulled out tea service for two.

Spl: thank you for being patient child. I know you've been waiting to speak with me all day. (he settled himself in a chair and gestured for her to do the same.) Tell me, what is troubling you?

Kya shifted, settling comfortably into her blankets.
kya

smiling) yeah, I guess that's why i commandeered the kitchen. I don't think Mike and Machias mind, but I still feel kinda bad about taking over in there. I just don't do anything else that well.

(her volume fell a bit) I just-- all that-- i mean. gosh this is gonna sound wrong anyway i try to say it. but I love my Brother. Beto tried very hard, but it was too much to ask of him. being my Custodio just , i don't know, got AWAY from him. and just then, in the Dojo... Your borthers are good men. and i'm sure they've trained very hard, but ... Donnie it looked like it got away from them too. And they're so much stronger than Beto ever was.... and donnie .... i was scared. not just because of them, but because you and mike and splinter WEREN"T scared....;like you were USED TO iT.

(whisper)I got used to it, but it always scared me.

sorry. i don't know... maybe i said it wrong.

10-26-2002, 11:01 PM	#1242
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don frowns as she shivered Be right back He was back a few minutes later with an armful of blankets. Here you, look like you need a few more of these. And don't worry about the infirmirary. he caught her gaze everything in the dojo was OK, really. No one seriously hurt. Leonardo didn't know what to say __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-26-2002, 11:17 PM	#1245
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don did his best carp impression. Opened his mouth. Closed it. Opened it again. And closed without saying anything to her. Third time. Repeat. Finally I don't know how to answer you Kya. I don't like violence. I never have. But I have a deep respect for my training. Its a way of thinking, a...way of life? Not how to hurt people, but how to keep people I care about from being hurt. I'm not explaining this very well.... Leonardo rubbed his knee absently Just, after everything else thats been happening, I wasn't expecting something like that. __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-26-2002, 11:36 PM	#1249
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don: Kya, you don't have to do anything that you don't want to do. If you don't want to learn what we have, Splinter will understand. There are other traditions. Talk to him about it. He'll be able to help. His brow furrowed what is... Custardos? Leo considered I'll stay in the study Master. If its OK, I'll just get some blankets from the hall. __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-26-2002, 11:40 PM	#1252
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Leonardo smiled, the first genuine one all day Hai Sensei. __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-26-2002, 11:52 PM	#1258
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya giggled... kyaher lips curve up at the corners.) no, tortuga bobo, you're mangling a beautiful language.... (she sits up taller) Repeat after me... Coo. Sto. DTHee. OHzss. Custodios.... like, Custodian. it means Guardian. Strength with two sides: virtuous champions and great warriors. You usually use it to describe a guardian angel, or the head of the family. Beto ... well, i used to think he was my Custodio.... but not everyone is strong enough for that sort responsiblity... (her voice died away) (she shifted back down into the blankets)... I just mean that i think i recognize the tradition... hating violence and yet practicing it for the sake of your loved ones....

10-26-2002, 11:00 PM	#1241
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	SP: Perhaps...and in those cases I always felt a bit guilty as well even if you and your brothers were somehow disciplined for it. And now, I have to set things right with Kya as well. She is so frightened. he smiles and shakes his head How many times have I told you and your brothers that "if only's" do not help? Now here I am doing the same.

10-26-2002, 11:05 PM	#1243
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	SP: chuckles Have I shocked you into silence, Leonardo?

10-26-2002, 11:06 PM	#1244
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya nodded and bundeled herself into a blanket. kya: but isn't that the point donnie? to learn to seriously hurt people? She stared into his face, waiting.

10-26-2002, 11:21 PM	#1246
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Machias and Mike sat down in the hallway outside of Machias's room. Kame was still sleeping, so didnt want to disturb her Mike: how'd your meditation go..? Boring as heck. I didnt want to go back to the astral plane, so i wandered around the lair. That's how i knew what had happened...

10-26-2002, 11:24 PM	#1247
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	SP: No I suppose you would not be. However, I am not perfect, no matter how much I wish to be. And sometimes it does good to be able to admit it. Although..why I am doing it here and now...he chuckles and stands I must go speak with Kya and you should get back to the study. You have your option tonight. You can sleep in the study or in my room, the choice is yours.

10-26-2002, 11:30 PM	#1248
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya's eyes lost some of their fear, she nodded and bit her lower lip. kya; (low voice) no, i think i see... you're all trained as ~Custodios~... her eyes watered and she pulled the blanket closer. Kya: i just don't know that I could do that donnie... and I promised splinter i'd try, but i'm not sure anymore... custodios or not..... i'm not that brave.

10-26-2002, 11:36 PM	#1250
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Mike; Well, you did good. Did more than i could.... Well, if it wasnt for my weird mantal junk, i'd've been a lot worse....looks to the study. I gotta get my sketchbook! I'll be right back.... She stood up and made her way to the study...

10-26-2002, 11:39 PM	#1251
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	SP: That is fine, Leonardo. Good night. he walked to the door I trust that you will keep it to yourself...that I am not perfect? he smiles

10-26-2002, 11:42 PM	#1253
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Machias came out of the study, book in hand Well, i'd better find Splinter before he gives up on me.... Mike gives her a look ...remember, we had to talk? Mike; oh...slaps forehead duh...okay, you do tht, I'll see you afterwards, kay? okay...kisses his cheek, and turns to find Splinter

10-26-2002, 11:43 PM	#1254
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	SP: Thank you, Leonardo. Good night. he walks out the door and heads for Kya's room

10-26-2002, 11:49 PM	#1255
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Machias walked down the hall, seeing Splinter come from the dojo Splinter, can i speak to you? She felt her grip grow tighter on her book, and sighed Um, if youre free that is...if youre going to see someone else i can wait....

10-26-2002, 11:51 PM	#1256
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	SP: No, of course you can speak with me, Machias. How about in the kitchen? I could use some tea.

10-26-2002, 11:52 PM	#1257
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She felt her grip loosen, and she relaxed That sounds really good....

10-27-2002, 12:04 AM	#1259
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don grinned Coo-sto-dthee-osze Right. Thats my take on it. We don't carry them around the lair, but each of us specializes in a different weapon. Mine's the bo. Ah...just a plain wooden staff. It what I feel most comfortable with. I want to be able to protect my friends and family. Heh. Like most people, I don't like feeling helpless. I think thats why I tinker as much as I do. Makes me feel useful. There's always stuff around here that I can fix, and my brothers never learned how. Leonardo quietly appropriated the last couple of blankets out of the closet and moved into the study. He closed the door behind him, and laid out against one wall. It had been a long, tiring, hell of a day. He lay down, and although it was still early, went straight to sleep, and dreaming __________________ Vespera Blaze

10-27-2002, 12:20 AM	#1260
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Splinter put the water on two boil and pulled out tea service for two. Spl: thank you for being patient child. I know you've been waiting to speak with me all day. (he settled himself in a chair and gestured for her to do the same.) Tell me, what is troubling you? Kya shifted, settling comfortably into her blankets. kyasmiling) yeah, I guess that's why i commandeered the kitchen. I don't think Mike and Machias mind, but I still feel kinda bad about taking over in there. I just don't do anything else that well. (her volume fell a bit) I just-- all that-- i mean. gosh this is gonna sound wrong anyway i try to say it. but I love my Brother. Beto tried very hard, but it was too much to ask of him. being my Custodio just , i don't know, got AWAY from him. and just then, in the Dojo... Your borthers are good men. and i'm sure they've trained very hard, but ... Donnie it looked like it got away from them too. And they're so much stronger than Beto ever was.... and donnie .... i was scared. not just because of them, but because you and mike and splinter WEREN"T scared....;like you were USED TO iT. (whisper)I got used to it, but it always scared me. sorry. i don't know... maybe i said it wrong.