Workin' [Day 1, Mid-Afternoon]

[Ichiro Yakusoku]

Yakusoku showed up for her duties a few moments early. It wasn't that she was excited to get started; this really was the same old thing. No, it was just nice to be out of the Sea of Shadow and she fully intended to spend as much time under the light of the sun as possible.

Dressed in trousers and a short-sleeved top the Badger looks about for other members of her work group, hand idly tapping at the knife resting at her hip. Nice not to be able to hear the water bitchin' and moanin'. Her thoughts were her own but that didn't stop a crooked half-smile from tugging at the corner of her mouth.

[Akodo Jishaku]

She was very quickly joined by the young Lion she had spent some time training with during the previous few days. Clad in his navy-issue trousers and light, sleeveless shirt Jishaku gave her a light bow and a smile.

"Good morning Ichiro-san. Are you looking forward to our first official duty day?" He seems very cheerful and looks around to see which of the more experienced sailors will be on duty with them. "Back to the navigation station for myself, what about you?"

[Ichiro Yakusoku]

"'Ey Akodo-san," she offers a warm smile to the familiar Lion, turning toward him with her greeting. "Just general sailin' for me. I ain't no scout and navigatin's not my best skill either. Nah, I'm probably gonna be climbin' ropes and movin' heavy shit about. Makes for a good day," reaching up she adjusts her headband, pulling it higher on her forehead to keep the hair out of her eyes. "Ya seem to be takin' to all this pretty well. Got the look down," she gestures to his uniform with a teasing grin before turning her attention back up toward the Sun. "Good weather for our first day. Ya happen to pay attention to who we'll be workin' with?"

[Akodo Jishaku]

He laughs at that. "If you want something climbed or lifted ask a Badger, neh?" Looking at their uniforms he shrugs lightly. "Well, I do have the advantage of some experience in a naval unit, so my fashion sense is quite refined already." That deserves a smirk, and gets one. "Isawa-gunso is looking out for us this afternoon, and we have a Dragon and a Unicorn on scouting duty."

[Ichiro Yakusoku]

Yakusoku nods with apparent approval. "Good group then. Workin' with Isawa-sama outta be interestin." Hope he's in a better mood than yesterday. Then again, couldn't be much worse. "We ever get to talkin' 'bout your naval experience before? Where'd ya serve outta?"

[Akodo Jishaku]

"Hai, we are most fortunate. I cannot say I have met the Kitsuki other than in passing. In any case I look forward to working further with Isawa-gunso." He shakes his head, the hair doing a fair impersonation of a Lion's mane. "Not yet Ichiro-san. I spent most of my time on the river patrols, but I have been in a handful of engagements along the coast, including the Battle of the Ruined City when I was barely out of my gempukku."

[Ichiro Yakusoku]

"Hmm," the Badger nods, "yer more experienced than I'd thought. Good to know since we have so many lubbers about." Still toying with her knife, Yakusoku paces a bit, looking between sea, sun and Jishaku. "I did some scoutin' with the Kitsuki not long ago. He seemed capable enough. Having a Kitsuki's eyes up on the riggin' can't hurt."

[Akodo Jishaku]

He nods. "Well that is good to know, and the nest is where I would imagine a Dragon fitting in best." Jishaku looks around. "I'd better get up to the wheelhouse and make sure everything is in order." He grins, bows lightly and climbs up off the deck into the rigging before dropping down into the navigation area with its maps and charts.

(OOC: Pretty sure we can continue our conversation, just need to raise our voices a bit)

[Ichiro Yakusoku]

"Hai," she nods, "I should get to workin' too. Will be close though so we can keep talkin' for now."

As she settles into her duties Yakusoku lingers near the wheelhouse, keeping an eye out for the others working her shift on the off chance anyone needs her assistance. "So," she calls out to Jishaku, more than willing to raise her voice to carry on a conversation, "gonna keep doin' your trainin' with Hida-san?"

[Akodo Jishaku]

Jishaku spent several minutes checking the tide charts and maps, ensuring that the ship was on the correct bearing. He glanced back at the Badger in response to her question. "Every day where possible. You should join us, more points of view would be welcome."

[Ichiro Yakusoku]

"May just do that. Beats trainin' on yer own. Besides, before this voyage is over I do wanna spar with you guys. Maybe when we're near port so you'll have some shore leave ya can use for recoverin'." Of course, her tone was teasing, the words followed up by a quick, sharp exhale that may've been a stifled laugh.

[Akodo Jishaku]

"Ha! Very good then." He grins. "And what are your preferred weapons Ichiro-san, or is there something specific that you wish to learn?"

[Ichiro Yakusoku]

"Well I prefer my katana," she shrugs, "but that's not real practical at sea. So I need to learn to use me ono a bit better. Beyond that I should practice knife-throwin'. Pretty good at it but I could stand to get better. Hmm," she ponders a bit. Was there anything else? "Ah, and improvisin' weapons. Again, its something I can do alright but there's always room for more trainin'. What about yer-self Akodo-san?"

[Akodo Jishaku]

"Ah yes, the Katana and the bow are my preferred weapons. I have some training in jiujutsu and throwing weapons as well. I think I shall ask the Ram for some more improvised weapon training, it seems like a useful skill, as does the spear." His voice trails off a little at the end as he double-checks his calculations and advises a slight course correction based on the current charts.

[Toritaka Punchiru]

Toritaka Punchiru arrives, crisply dressed for work at sea at precisely mid-afternoon. Waiting for a lull in the conversation, he inserts appropriately,

"Good afternoon, samas"

Punchiru offers each a quick bow before checking rigging and stowage in preparation for his shift.

[Akodo Jishaku]

The Lion looks up from his charts and over the edge of the wheelhouse. Don't think we've met. "Afternoon Crab-san. Akodo Jishaku, a pleasure I'm sure. I suppose we'll all know each other rather well by the time training is complete, neh?"

[Toritaka Punchiru]

Punchiru smiles, but keeps at his assessment of the ship's readiness as he speaks.

"This one is Toritaka Punchiru. We have crossed paths on the voyage thus far, but I have reserved formal introductions mostly for lengthy conversation, which I have had little before now. I did not wish to put words before important action, especially on the Sea of Shadows."

Punchiru notes a bit of silken thread and stiffens. He immediately searches around the crate, under it and about it in all ways before satisfying his horrible certainty that a spider had left the thread.

"I hope you enjoy your place here on board. I do not know many sailors of the Lion, though there are of course several stories of their prowess."

[Ichiro Yakusoku]

"Ichiro Yakusoku," the Badger introduces herself with a bow her hand moving to scratch gently at the back of her neck as she listens to the Crab speak. Talks like a courtier, but he's a Toritaka. Hmm...

[Toritaka Punchiru]

Punchiru's eyes fill with empathy.

"I was dismayed when I heard of the calamity which befell the lands of your people. The brave stand against the warriors of Dark Fire will be remembered in tale and song. We Toritaka have long benefited from the protection of the Crab, but we also know of the strange calamities which seem drawn to attempt to snuff out the flame of the smaller families. I hope that your family escaped unharmed."

Punchiru wrings his hands slightly, but stops when he notices the habit.

[Ichiro Yakusoku]

"My immediate family was residing further south at the time," she replies simply, letting out a slow exhale. "I'd been assigned to assist our allies in the Crab at that point; sail out of Clear Water Village." Looking out onto the sea Yakusoku watches the moment of the waters, her dark eyes steeled against the pain she felt over the discussion. "Ain't somethin' I wanna be discussin' if ya don't mind."