@grimaborn:
“yours is a face i have not seen,” shinonome arches his brow quizzically, lance held behind his arms. realistically, he should maintain his guard and begin to interrogate the stranger about who they are and where they hail from ( especially in dangerous times like these ), but shinonome remembers the little bet he has going on with gurei and quite frankly, he needs to win. “which … is perfect because i need to ask you a serious question,” he interjects before pulling out two beautifully illustrated portraits. “utilizing an unbiased standpoint, who do you think is more attractive? the lady with bright red hair or the kitsune?”
“IS IT ALWAYS YOUR FIRST RESPONSE TO A STRANGER’S FACE to inquire them of their tastes in women?” he drawled, almost scolding in its nature. It was unsightly, he thought, that a world ravaged by a war should present to him the sort of people who would ask about pretty girls than to pick at scars.
“I DON’T HAVE a preference,” he spoke before even looking at the subjects in question, tugging at the ends of his hood uncomfortably. “Though I--”
& HE PAUSED, eyes tracing towards the figures.
“IS THAT ... CORDELIA? What is she doing among your ranks?”














