To The Teahouse!

Taru's smile only wavered for a moment. She knew most times when violence was about to erupt, mainly because she had been on the wrong side of the stick too many times. A shadow seemed to pass over her face then her smile returned with a vengance. She plucked the embroidered silk blouse from a shelf and she holds it in front over, dancing around a bit. "Of course you are glad you met me! Everyone should be!"

She then flicks the blouse playfully at her but pulls it back. "Okay, let's get those bandages off."

Taru deftly sets to doing that. Bandages she knew, it was one of her jobs when people were upstairs in what was deemed the "hospital rooms"

Caste giggled, at the playfulness of Taru and at her words. She stood patiently at Taru began taking off the bandages. Usually she would be uncomfortable with this kind of thing, but she didn't mind it so much when Taru was so very nice. "Taru, I like the blouse, but um...can you find me something else to wear beside jeans?" Caste asked her nervously.

Afraid she was asking Taru for too much, Caste frowned and watched Taru's hands slowly undo the bandages. Caste glanced down at her dirty jeans and boots and sighed. They weren't comfortable for sleeping in.

*After Miss Caste left,Omaga decide t was time to tell Noah what were the reprocutions of these actions.*

"If he is left to raise his power, he can continue to protect you and the others he cares for. Mainly his new 'sister', if he does gain power, he will have to keep gaining it, for 1 week he will be form 6. for 6 month, he will be form 7. for 1 year, form . and for 25 years. form 9. THen he has one day as form 10, and he will fight me at form 3. This adds up to this. he would produce enough energy to destroy an entire city. and last time it was his own race's whole home city. He will lose control of his power, and have to much to be left alone. there is one way to stop this...'

*omaga drew out an ornate knife, with a jewled hilt, the blade was made of some kind of crystal. Runes adorned it, writen in gold. He put the blade on the table.*

"That blade capture minds, if you stab him with it in his sleep. he will not be able to be reborn. He will not chooce to lower his power, now that he has people to care about... All we can do is finish it now. i will wait outside for your answer..."

*With that, Omaga got up and left the tea house, leaving Noah to meld thi in his mind. If he left Elrith alive, then thousands could die. if he didnt, then Caste might hate him forever, and Oag would be free to let his evil roam... It was all in Noah's hands now.*

Noah glanced to Caste briefly, with a quizzical brow. At the moment, he was too tense and stern to offer much of a satisfying reaction. He was quiet at Taru and Caste left them alone, then Omaga started talking.

Noah picked up the blade that Omaga left him, and tucked it into a pocket. He has a huge decision in his hands now. Running his digits along the handle of the blade, he leaned back on the chair and placed his legs up on the table. Noah closed his eyes and took a nap. Perhaps afterwards, he could think of a plan. He always does.

"I do! I tell you what, we can make a deal. I need to make a trip out to see a friend one day but I am positively shackled to this place. If I pick a day that is really slow, do you think you could manage here? If you can do that, I can let you pick out a few things to wear and keep them, then you just kinda work it off, ya know?"

Taru didn't really have the money for the things the girl was going to get. She didn't actually own the place only worked in there to pay for her rent. The doctor pretty much ran everything and everyone around here and the doctor's mother ran him. Everyone except Karasu. She didn't understand the situation between those two but she pretty much did what she wanted to. She had to get out for a day, though, she had to go see Kyo and strike up a bargin. That was the only way she was going to make any money.

After pulling a few things off shelves, different things, skirts, blouses and soft flowing pants. These clothes were from a certain supplier, the one Karasu always used so she knew they were of the best quality.

"These look about your size, what do you think?"

Caste listened to Taru's deal and grinned. "Yes, that sounds wonderful. I'd like to help out with the shop, wether you give me something in return or not. I don't want to take too many clothes though. Just one or two outfits, you can pick it out. I never was good with fashion, so just make me look as good as you can?" Caste eyes her hair, thinking about maybe even cutting it a bit. She didn't mind change, it was good, especially after you looked the same all the time.

"Where is it you are going exactly, if you don't mind me asking?" Caste questioned her, as she started picking through the clothes Taru has handed her. She eyed the skirts, finding some of them very very pretty. Still, when it came to clothes she didn't have a clue what to wear. It seemed like she would now be a servant to both Noah and Taru, but Taru would probably be alot nicer about things. Thinking of Noah and clothes, Caste rememeber the jacket.

"Hey, Taru, what does Karasu do with the clothes she cut off the patients? There is something, a jacket, that I was wearing before she fixed my arm. Do you think I could find it still, even if it is cut up?"

*Omaga walked into the crowds and was gone. His plot was ready to unfold. However all he had said was true. But now they must choise between their friends, or their world... lets hope they do the right thing*

(and this concludes my section as Omaga. I hope i didnt offend anyone. I am not used to playing as this chara at all... i hope you enjoyed my throughing a stick into the plot. Muhahahahahaha)

She didn't want to completely divulge where she was going but she didn't want to seem rude either. She talked while she held clothes up to Caste, assessing the size and choosing colors.

"I am just going up north country. The only reason I ask is it is a bit of a long trip and I have some business to take care of."

She stops for a moment and grins a little. "Ye, I know where the clothes go. If no one takes them, the doctor's mother goes through them and takes things she likes." She glances over her shoulder and continues in hushed tones. "That old woman is incorrigible. People talk bad about Karasu but you don't know evil til you see that woman. She probably hasn't had a chance to get to it though, she has been out all day. I can check in a moment."

Caste nodded, Taru's reply seemed good enough, and she had no wish to pry anymore. Then a thought occured to her. "Miss Taru, I have a problem. Noah and I were on a trip ourselves, before I got hurt and had to go see Karasu. I don't know if he will let me stay and take care of the shop. I'm too afraid to ask him, would you do it for me? I know he's going to some farm, and it has lions or something of that sort guarding it. So, he may not even want me to go with him." Caste explained.

Caste's expression became slightly sorrowful. She wanted to help Taru with the shop, but how could she go against Noah's orders. If she couldn't help though, she wouldn't be able to get any clothes. Even if Taru said she could have them, if Caste couldnt' repay her she wouldn't take the clothes.

Noah's eyes flickered open, and he got off the chair. Rubbing his palm up and down his bare arms, he headed in the direction that Taru and Caste went. Stepping in, he called out without even knocking or anything of the sort, "Caste, I need to talk to you. Taru, mind allowing us to talk privately?"

Noah had alot of thoughts going through his mind, but he already had an idea as of what to do. All he has to do now is just to put it into action...

As she was carefully helping Caste put on a shirt, she was smiling and nodding as Caste was asking her to ask Noah then she stopped short and stepped up to Caste, speaking in a whisper.

"How do you know about this place that is guarded by lions? Why are you going there? Are you an official?"

The concern in her voice was evident and Taru actually began to blush a bit. She could feel the heat in her cheeks so she moved around behind Caste and just fussed with the shirt, asking like she was making sure it was on right. She was just finished fussing with the blouse when she heard Noah call out.

Jumping as if she had been doing something wrong, Taru's blush deepened even more. "Oi! Don't you know how to knock? Do you just go around trying to catch girl's naked?"

She felt bad for saying it but she was trying to cover her own reactions. Her concern was great for her friend Kyo and she hoped nothing was going to happen to him.

Noah was getting impatient. He strolled in, and reached out suddenly; his hand stretched, fingertips brushing against Taru's heating cheeks, "Go. I will speak to you later." Pausing, "Remember to close the door." Noah's arm fell back to his side, and he turned to face Caste. That was when he noticed she had no clothing on. He looked down, then saw his own bare upper-body. He turned away and kept his eyes glued to the floor.

Noah was silent, waiting for Taru to get out and close the door.

Caste looked at Taru wide-eyed, wondering if she had said something wrong. She held her hands up defensively, "No no it's not like-" Caste's head jerked toward the door when she heard Noah's voice. Her eyes were even wider now, how long had he been standing there. Now Caste's cheeks were stained with deep red too. She turned away from them, with her head down as she heard Noah dismiss Taru from the room.

Caste was curious now though, and flicked a glance back at him. Was he wanting to speak with her about something? What for that matter, then she remembered she'd left him with Omaga. Had something happened, something bad? Caste gulped, and her eyes scanned Noah's face, her own expression worried.

*elrith Woke and looked outside, who knew what was going on. He had senced pomaga coming into the fray. Now all he knew was tha he hoped they could make the right decision...*

"i wonder if they will find a way to stop Omaga once im gone, i hope they do..."

*He had no doubts about what Noah would choose to do. He was, however, still unsure if any of them could handle Omaga. Mabey demon jak, but that was a long wait for a train dont vcome. Demon Jak would just as soon join him then beat him. With that, Elrith fell alseep again*

(night all...)

Taru was a very nice person but she wasn't one to just go around and touch...and then be dismissed from a part of the store that wasn't even for customers to be in? She was a little bit irked none the less and she did know how to take up for herself.

"Oi! Who do you think you are? You knew we were changing clothes back here? You dismiss me? You say I can leave?" She was a bit incredulous at that point.

"Do you go around speaking like this to everyone?"

Noah took a step, and carried himself lightly in front of Taru. He stood face to face with her, and bent some so that their eyes were level. His hues were like charcoal, burning into Taru's own eyes, "Yes, in fact, I do." He paused and felt his body go rigid with tension. He was in quite a hurry, and this .. interruption, wasn't exactly appreciated, "I need to speak to you later. Come back when Caste leaves." His voice was a soft whisper.

Noah had his lips pulled back from his teeth, in a very animalistic, angry expression. Where did the bubbly shop-keeper go?

Noah almost growled.

taru post I'll reply after you)

Taru was very quick, but wasn't very quick to anger. She thought for a moment and she knew this guy had no reason to act such a way to her and she wasn't going to let him get away with it. Perhaps part of this situation was her fault. Her daddy always said "When you make a blame sandwich, you better be prepared to eat it yourself" After a moment of collecting herself, she speaks.

"Look at it from my point of view. I welcomed you into my establishment and offered you all that I had. All my knowledge, all my expertise because I want to do a good job. I want you to feel welcomed. Also, I am doing your friend a favor here? and you come in acting like just because I seem to be a nice, giving person, you think you can boss me around? You are not even supposed to be back here and I would get in a lot of trouble for just allowing her back here. But you don't think about things like that, do you? Why are you acting like this? Because just because I am nice doesn't mean you can walk all over me. Perhaps I was wrong in the way I responded to you and I take responsibility for that. What do you take responsibility for? What do you have to offer? ...just name one thing that could make this situation get better than get worse."

Caste turned to stare at both Noah and Taru. Things were not going so well, and Caste yet again wandered if she was to blame. She stepped over beside Taru and forwned. "I'm sorry, If my being back here with get you in trouble, I'll leave." Caste suggested. She glanced back at Noah and frowned. Oh please don't let them fight, Caste thought. She stepped back now, she didn't know what to say really. She clasped her hands infront of her and looked down waiting for someone to tell her what to do.


(Short and sucky, sorry, trying to keep from getting cuaght)

Noah leaned in to whisper against Taru's ear, careful so that Caste wouldn't hear, "...I ... apologize, for my lack of thoughts and manners. But something that needs our urgent attention is going on. Allow me to speak with Caste, then I will talk to you more on it afterwards." Noah leaned back, and stared into Taru's eyes. There was an apology in the depths of his orbs, then he looked away quickly to turn to Caste.

He will take care of the business with Taru after this is over. If it cannot be taken care of, manners would matter little. They need to be alive to be able to sustain good manners.. And Noah is trying to keep them alive.

"I don't want you to be upset Caste, but this is really an issue between me and Noah. I know you wish to smooth things over and probably feel that this is your fault, but it isn't. Don't try to make problems that are not yours, into yours. You can't blame yourself for other people's actions. They alone rule theirs."

She smiles as Noah leans forward and he whispers in her ear. As she hears his words, she reaches out and grasps his hand in a knowing manner. Turning her face slightly, she whispers teasingly back. "Now, was that so hard?"

She let go of his hand and walked away without another word to either of them.

(don't worry about it)

Caste watched Noah and Taru's actions, and perked an eyebrow at Noah. She smiled slightly at Taru's words, she did cheer her up a bit. Noah and Taru had stopped arguing too, that was good. When Taru left, Caste stepped up infront of Noah and looked up into his eyes. "Yes, what's wrong Master Noah?" She asked.



(gah, so short!)

He smiled briefly at Taru's words, and lifted his thick brows. Then Noah would watch her as she left, before he turned his attention to Caste. Stepping up to her, he tucked his hands into his pocket, curling his digits around the knife that Omaga gave him, "Omaga and I spoke. He gave me a warning of Elrith." Noah's eyes stared into Caste's, and he considered on just what he had to tell her, and what would telling it to her do for him.

Caste stared at him confused. "Yes, what was the warning?" She asked. What was Noah so concerned about telling her. Had Elrith gotten hurt or something? The worry began, an emotion that she had a hard time controlling. Something was seriously wrong though, she knew more by the way Noah was acting then by his words. She hoped he made it simple, something she could understand easily. Even when she had heard some of what Omaga had said, she didn't understand any of it.

Noah felt his finger inside his pocket twitch slightly, "No... But he is changing forms too fast. If he doesn't stop, then he will destroy everything, even if he doesn't want to really. He first changed for you. If he can't stop now, he will kill everyone, including myself, too." Noah stared hard at Caste, and frowned slightly. Webs of wrinkles appeared near the corners of his eyes, and his expression was grim.