The four mercenaries pause in an alleyway while one of their number pauses to relieve himself in a doorway...

Tanaka continues to follow them down the alley. When he notices the.man relieving himself he stops and walks to a wall, leaning against it. He faces the street and slides his right hand closer to his katana and bokken, ensuring a smooth draw should the need arise. He attempts to hear what they are saying, if anything.

Chye sees that Tanaka has stopped, so he will find a place to observe.
02:17, Today: Chye Isuel rolled 12 using 3d6.  soldier - 13 (observation).
Chye finds a place to post up, and watch.

He nods to Chye, signalling him to be ready should anything happen.
Tanaka steels himself and turns around after the man finishes relieving himself. He approaches the.menn and stops, leaving the distance of a solid katana strike between them. He makes sure that his arms are crossed against his chest loosely to no.come off as intimidating.
"Hello. My name is Tanaka Kojimaru.  I was recently at the same bar as you and saw a bill for some...work? The bartender told me that you could assist me with more information as to where I would go to inquire further about the job, or any information u can provide me would be nice. I've only just returned to Northport, and I'm not as familiar with the area as I used to be. I had grown used to Shibuya again, but I was summoned back to court," he says in his native tongue,  well spoken Sahudese.

Chye was positioned nearby, where he could see the whole thing, and not be noticeable to them, for they knew not where to look exactly. He and Lóng Zhuǎ, where ready.

In reply to Tanaka Kojimaru (msg # 4):

The larger man wipes off his hands, and picks up his tetsubo and looks at you with a smirk.

In reply to Chung Wang (msg # 6):

As the two Ashigaru adjust their grips, the more slender looking fellow lets his arms drop next to his paired swords.

"I can assure you your fight isn't with me, but if we must, I understand. Alls I want are some answers, but if I must, I will leave with your lives as well," he says, noticing the men reaching for their weapons and adjusting their grips.
He moves his right hand to his katana and grips the hilt tightly. He backs up a bit more and then shifts his stance to a fighting position, left foot forward, knees bent slightly. He looks the men over, checking for any possible weak spots or shortcomings. He smirks, completely confident, and waits for them to make their move, hoping like hell Chye is ready should they attack.
"I don't know if you would be willing or not, but I will duel with one of you for the answers I seek. If you accept, I'll take on the best of you. None of you need to die today in a dark alleyway with your friends watching," he says, his voice taking on a more serious tone.
He takes his left hand and runs it over his hair, ensuring his top knot is presentable and secured.

20:16, Today: Chye Isuel rolled 16 using 3d6.  stealth - 15.
Chye tried to make a stealthy approach, but he stepped on a stray alleycat's tail, in the process.
Coming into view, Chye is grinning wide and bellows his challenge:
20:17, Today: Chye Isuel rolled 12 using 3d6.  Savoir Faire (Dojo) - 15.
"Osu! Let them duel. Who will duel with Chye!?"
He beats his chest and shakes his polearm, taunting:"オラオラオラ!!"
*closest english equivalent: c'mon c'mon c'mon!!*
This message was last edited by the player at 00:37, Thu 28 June 2018.

In reply to Chye Isuel (msg # 9):

The two ashigaru shift their grips on their naginata, and flank the large fellow with the tetsubo. Like him, they are wearing steel jingasa and lamelar armor, although he is wearing a heavier breastplate.
"You will not take our work from us!"

20:01, Today: Chye Isuel rolled 6 using 3d6 ((2,3,1)). good roll!! diplomacy - 14 Sahudese already react to him at an additional +2 that hasn't been factored in, but we're all Sahudese here, so any diplomacy at all between us, should be more easily worked out, as we are minorities here, and try to look out for one another.
Chye still grinning, replied:
"We're not your enemies yet, and we're not trying to take any work from you, but we know who you are going to work for, and we aim to stop you. If it's Work you want, why not join us? You will be the more honorable for it, my countrymen."

Tanaka raises an eyebrow and looks at Chye, surprised. He smirks, thinking he knows what he's up to and nods, turning his attention back to the men.
"Lord Sakemoko could always use the extra help, especially if you fight well. This doesn't have to be a fight for you, it could be a career opportunity, considering you.play your cards right. 

OOC: If this does turn into a fight, I'd like to have a combat map if possible. Possible escape routes, how wide the alley is, etc. Also if there are a lot of passerby on the streets and if there are additional alleys linked to this one. I don't wanna go to jail in Northport, lol.

OOC: yeah, I agree. we'll need a combat map, for this alley.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:37, Sun 01 July 2018.

17:19, Today: Chye Isuel rolled 7 using 3d6 ((1,3,3)). another good roll! Carousing - 15
Chye was still smiling and added:
"Come, let us go back to the bar, and Chye buy us a round and we talk? This alley reeks of piss and garbage. Ha ha!"
This message was last edited by the player at 22:35, Sun 01 July 2018.

In reply to Chye Isuel (msg # 14):

https://drive.google.com/file/...ub/view?usp=drivesdk

They are hesitating...

"Are you hungry? Why don't we have some food, too?
Let's get some wine and meat!"
Chye lowers his weapon, and waves them to come.
"You'll be my guests of course. Chye owe Tanaka-san here a drink, anyways. It'll be a token of our good faith. What do you say, my brothers-in-arms?"
This message was last edited by the player at 02:23, Tue 03 July 2018.

Tanaka relaxes a bit, assuming a less threatening stance, yet remaining alert.
"I intend to get that drink as well, Chye-san, and I can't say that a good bowl of pho wouldn't be appreciated right now."
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"This lute on Chye's back isn't just for show, either! Chye'll tell you some songs, and sing you some stories! Ho Ho Ho!!"
Chye nodded to the lutes neck and tuning pegs, behind his left shoulder, grinning.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:46, Tue 03 July 2018.