Out of all people that would be part of the rag tag group. Runara can't help but to stare at a certain giant of a shrine priestess. Partly because of why would a religious kind join this bloodshed, and also that she stood out so much considering her size that is larger than even the men, and that she's buffed as hell.
But Runara should know better to talk than to just stare at her. So she approached the miko...
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Um..." She hesitates, it was different, looking from a distance and being so close to the woman who towers over her.
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Um... Hi..." No way... This is scary, what if suddenly the giant of a woman punched her? She was pretty much terrified. The woman could see that Runara was shaking alot.
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Um... Uh..." No good, this could go nowhere real fast...
Watching the commotion it already seemed the little band was going off this way and that, with little direction or purpose. Minus one group, about to offer them their assistance however another figure had interrupted her... Or rather one of the Doven, the more prolific one at that, or the one deserving of some pity for how she was being used as a petting zoo animal earlier..
Looking at the smaller woman, she wasn't the Fearless Eyebrows small but still petite.
"Hmm.." And afraid at that.. Sighing these were always the most difficult to deal with.
"Well I could say not to be afraid as I have a righteous fist, but eh I doubt that would work. So Greetings, I am Rumiko Mitsurugi, and no, I have no intention of petting you unless you are like a small dog and that calms your nerves. Please be at ease."
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Ah no, no..." She shook her head, still visibly shaking. "
That's not... What I'm afraid of..." She looked away slightly, lowering her voice.
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I mean... You're so tall!... And-and beefy too!" She immediately pointed out the glaring difference between them. "
If anything... I'm more afraid of you... Hurting me..." She probably should've said this sooner than later, with that figure and strength... Rumiko could easily kill Runara with just one punch most likely.
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So... yeah..." Runara tried to direct her attention elsewhere...
"Well..." With a brief overcast to her expression the woman keeps a fairly blank expression to her face and eying over the dancer, Rumiko's demeanor changes a bit to a more friendly expression.
"I have no cause to hurt you do I? Though you are right I suppose. Well you don't seem to be as Evil as some in our Company, maybe a little underdressed but..well that's not something to attack you over.. "
Reaching out with her right arm to pat the girl on the shoulders the Miko at least didn't seem bothered by the accusation so much as distracted by something else.
"Well, what is your name? I rather not just call you Animal or Dancer, more so if you worry I mean you harm. Though I'm curious why you decided to bring that up, a more sinister person would not."
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Well... That's a bit reassuring..." Runara sighed in relief, knowing that Rumiko won't hurt her, she eases up... Letting Rumiko pat her shoulders.
Maybe this priestess is just a giant with a kind heart. Runara shouldn't just judge this priestess based on her gigantism and her battle scars... and well, her rather intimidating presence.
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Erm... Runara, just call me Runara. I'm... just a dancer you know... I'm afraid of getting hurt..." she slowly lighten ups.
"ahaha, Don't worry about that. I actually am a Priestess, just don't that kill monsters or bandits, oh top of other things. Though your fears I cannot help with really. Well no, yeah, yeah, just hold a second."
Reaching within her red Hakama and drawing out a few paper slips, with writing on them.
"These are of the Kousen Sect, I'll explain them in details more, but you just pray with them in your hands, then if you are afraid or have worries you write your wishes on them and the Kami will come to see them. Luckily I am a Priestess that can dispose of them or deem the important enough for sending off on the pyres. Otherwise it can be kept with you as a charm for good luck and safety." Handing one of the bundles open, Rumi shows how the paper would split off and how a small ink quill could be used for the writing.
"I can say Runara, A few in this group are in need of being watched our for, or do not belong... But I do this job as I Want to, not for wealth or power, this is a troubled world and I aim to help it how I can. And there are other strong ones here. If you are ever troubled please come to see me. These robes and this body should tell you much on what I do and I do both parts of it."
Giving some long words and a bundle of prayer slips, the Kousen Priestess was at least trying to pretend to be the real deal.
Taking what seemed to be a paper talisman, according to Rumiko's word... Runara took some time to inspect the paper.
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So... This is... Some medium for you to communicate with your deity... Kami was it?" She asked while she wondered what to write in the paper.
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You know... The dances that I do... It was a form of communication with our own protective spirit. The nine-tailed fox." Runara moved the quill to write the first word of the sentence she would put on the paper.
'Love and Safety'
That should be good enough for Runara, she wondered if she should keep it on herself or to give Rumiko the paper...
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Hehe, you looked really scary but you're a real sweetheart like a big sister." Runara smiled, holding the paper with both hands. She lighten up fully and seems to admire Rumiko.
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Thank you." She bowed.
"Ah no, hahaha, the Paper is just for fortunes, they are blessed but the power in them is belief and your own efforts. No amount of Gods can change your life, but their presence is all the same.
All we can do is live by correct examples and give thanks for what we have.. And at times they'll give their aid if respect is shown in giving thanks."
Handing the Talisman over, it was a shame that the Spirits rarely intervened directly, but none could outright deny the existence of them given the magical powers they all seemed to wield.
"Your Spirit Fox would likely be considered a Kami by the Kousen Sect, in fact we tend to associate our Temples and Shrines regionally, into lesser and Greater Spirits.. Ah, seems the crowd is stirring, but your Spirit is no doubt the Overlord among the rest in the Doven Lands."
Smiling at the big sister remark, the Miko does a light bow, turning her attention back to the others.
"You are a fairly sweet girl, be watchful and may the Spirits Bless your path, it is nice to hear about other regions in regards to the spirits.. May we speak again."