vatheon | Selphie Gets Her Spar On!

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Selphie Gets Her Spar On!

Who: SELPHIE and a whole bunch of you dudes!
Where: Park!
When: Morning/Afternoon
Style: Whichever you love the most.
Status: OPEN!

Selphie had promised some sparring to a few different people in the new year. She felt like she was beginning to get lazy, or maybe she was just restless. Believe it or not, she was a fighter at heart, and her whole life had been devoted to fighting and war. Things lately had been quiet, slow, and she really needed to get back into the swing of things.

Speaking of swinging, Selphie was in the park, practising large sweeping swings with her nunchucks. Magic really drained her in Vatheon, so she stuck to some physical combat for the time being. She had plenty of friends who wished to spar with her, whether they wanted to do it for fun, or because they too felt the need to keep their skills going.

If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a Selphie surprise - up early, battling hard with the air around her, occasionally punishing the ground or an unfortunate plant or tree.

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Selphie just shrugged and moved to go back inside, unable to look at him just then. She'd manage in a minute, but for now she just felt... She didn't even know.

Yeup. He'd done it again. He just didn't understand what he was doing wrong. There had to be some cultural difference he didn't understand. Perhaps Japan would know. He did have contact with other cultures. Maybe he'd know what was going on.

Kenshin felt horribly empty inside. His heart was usually cold, warmed only by a heated rivalry. And now his heard had warmed to something else, only to freeze over once again at a second disappointment.

He was beginning to doubt he was capable of this sort of affection. He was so closed off to the world of emotions, trying to take care of Echigo and establish his territory and fight his rival in heated battles. He hadn't really thought about marriage or anything of that nature. And now he was beginning to think he might not just be cut out for it.

Inside, Selphie had swallowed the rest of her cup of sake. She hadn't sat back down, but just lingered by the table. She had really hoped that Kenshin would follow her back inside. If he hadn't, she'd go back out to find him, having grabbed her nunchaku and draped them over her arm.

In front of him, Selphie looked up into his face, her eyes a little sad, but there was something else there too, "Kenny...Can we go home now?"

Kenshin sealed his thoughts back inside his heart as he returned to the cafe. His expression was calm and unreadable. He was a samurai lord. His strength depended on how he could handle his own emotions and be strong for his people.

He drew a hand to her face and wiped away a tear. He couldn't bear to see her sad. And when she asked to go home, he nodded. "Indeed."

Selphie knew that there was something wrong, but thought that this was because he hadn't liked the kiss. She made up her mind that she wouldn't try that one again.

She smiled though when his hand touched her face and she just stood looking at him for a moment, wondering if she should hug him or hold his hand or something. Instead, she nodded back and began to slowly head home.

Kenshin offered a soft smile in return. Now hand-holding also wasn't part of his culture, but it was also something that wouldn't catch him off guard. But for now, walking beside her was enough. It was great to have her nearby; he just didn't know how to say it quite yet.

As they got closer to the front door, Selphie looked carefully up at him, "Kenshin... It's okay, isn't it? That I live with you just now?" Selphie had no idea what kinds of traditions or ideas came from his world, but she knew that lots of people thought that a man and a lady living out of wedlock was a bad thing.

But then - that implied that they were a couple, and she didn't know what they were, so she just shook her head and blushed.

"Indeed," Kenshin replied. "If it were not, then I would not have offered for you to live with me." It was technically his house and he was rather protective of his land, but at the same time, he was also rather generous. Not to mention his habit of picking up strays.

Aww, does Selphie count as a stray too? She probably does. Still, Kenshin hadn't told Selphie that he loved her when she moved in, and she hadn't tried to kiss him either.

She went inside and scooped up Moses who ran to greet them, "Hello Moses, did you have a nice day?" Then she turned to Kenshin and just smiled happily - maybe she'd have to wait until Kenshin thought he'd want to try a kiss again. Maybe he just wouldn't. But she still felt so happy, being at home with her two favourite boys.

She was a good friend and that was his reasoning, but he kept quiet, kicking his sandals off at the door. He offered her a wider smile, pleased to see a happy smile on her face. He didn't like it when she was upset.

Selphie just watched Kenshin thoughtfully for a moment, but when he smiled back, she smiled all the more. Moses was mewing in her arms to get at Kenshin, so Selphie kissed the little cat on the head before passing him over to Kenny.

Kenshin was very good with Moses, affectionately cradling the cat in his arms with a soft grin. He looked a bit odd, cradling a kitty affectionately in full samurai regalia.

"Greetings, Moses-kun," he properly greeted the cat. However, no kisses. Sorry kitty. "Would you like some tuna today?"

He mewled in reply, and so Kenshin shuffled off to the kitchen for tuna fish.

But it was so cute all the same, so Selphie smiled as she watched the two of them together. As Kenshin headed off, she kicked off her boots and put them neatly next to Kenshin's. She rubbed her face with her hands and took a deep breath, telling herself that everything was okay, that it wasn't her fault...they whole thing with the kiss. And she went to curl up on a sofa.

After getting the cat situated with fresh tuna - he did so spoil Moses, - Kenshin returned to the living room with a fresh pot of tea, nestling on the floor at the table, tucking his feet beneath him in a proper way of sitting. "Would you like some tea, as well?"

Selphie leaned foreward on the sofa, where she was sitting just behind him, and she rested her hands on top of his head. She was one to sit in awkward ways anyway, but she'd had quite a lot of sake afterall. "Yes please..."

It was an odd gesture. Kenshin's first thought was to reach for his sword for an ambush, but he knew the one touching him was a dear and trusted friend. So he reached for the teacup instead, pouring her a cup of jade green tea, some of the finest Japanese tea made, then offered it to her.

Selphie reached over him to take the cup, carefully cradling it to make sure she didn't spill any on him. She sniffed the tea before taking a small sip. He'd been quite quiet since they got back. Yeah, he was usually quiet but...

"Kenshin...Are you okay?"

It was a question he hadn't quite expected. Is he okay? Such a broad question with infinite answers. The disappointment had hurt, but it wasn't anything he couldn't handle.

He paused for a moment, sipping his tea. "Why do you ask?" he rerouted the question.

Selphie leaned forward to put the cup back on the table, and she draped her arms over his shoulders in a hug from behind him, resting her head on his shoulder. "You seem...quiet. More quiet than usual..."

"There is much on my mind," he replied. In truth, there really was. Zelda had spoken of a defense team and it piqued his interest. Training regimen were also on his mind. He trained with both Selphie and Silver.

Then there was the emotional disaster this afternoon.

He paused and took another sip. "Have I dishonored you at the cafe?"

Selphie kept her hands rested against his chest, speaking a little more quietly because her face was right beside his after all and she shouldn't shout, "You know... you can tell me things when they're on your mind..."

At that, Selphie sighed and let go of him a little, "...no... It's just - I don't know..."

"It seems we are one and the same," Kenshin said. "I am unsure as well."

Talk about what was on his mind. Well that would be something he'd confide in with a retainer. A new subject would be beneficial. "There has been speak of a defense force forming in case of invasions or emergencies. I am considering joining it."

"I just...don't really know what we are..what we're.." She took another small breath, but then he started talking some more, about something else, and she thought she'd just go with it.

"Oh! You should! I'm part of them - you should join too! They could really use your help!"

It was a very accurate thought. Kenshin wasn't entirely too certain either, but what he did know is that he wanted her by his side.

"I am strongly considering it," Kenshin agreed. "An organized response can prevent injury and casualty, as well as ensure the land is safe and secure."

And pretty much that was all that Selphie knew too. She just wanted to stay with him, and she'd do that. She didn't want to complicate things.

"They're a good team but... I know you do your best for Vatheon, with a team or not."

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