It's RAINING MEN!

[never_go_back]

Who: Kodachi Kuno, The Ninja, and YOU(???)
What: Who Wants to be a Fiance! Kodachi Kuno is looking for three potential suitors willing to chase after her and fight each other for her affection; though chances are it will end up with her chasing after them. Set-up post is here.
Where: Uh.. Highcrest Square, Highcrest.
When: April 28th 12-3
Extra: If you're OOCly interested in being stalked by a crazy gymnast but your character (obviously) isn't; feel free to have them wander by just to be in awe at how many people are willing to feed Kodachi's ego (not her player's, honest. orz) or whatever. Also if you're OOCly not interested either, come anyway for the tasty CR, yum yum.


Kodachi doesn't practice the art of subtlety. Despite having started with limited resources, she's managed to create a fairly impressive backdrop for her event that, let's face it, is of pure self-gratification.

A wide, white pole marquee resides in the the Square's center, which is set up to replicate a King's throne room with moderate success. The material isn't very expensive, but the presentation is much greater than perhaps one would expect from the citizens of this area could provide.
 
A lengthy, red carpet extends from the entrance to the stand where Kodachi's chair, covered in silk, resides. The Black Rose herself resides upon it adorn in a black, partially-armored bodysuit.

A full-fledged ninja stands by her side; presumably her bodyguard, as he's been assigned to throw anyone who hopes to spoil her fun out- but something may tell him he's been stationed there mainly to watch her show off.

The way it was supposed to go is that the potentials were to be sent to the left of the room and the rejects to the right exit, but thus far a good fifteen people have been sent right on out due to her being picky; and there are still forty citizens neatly lined up in a zig-zag, most seeming eager to be rated by her and/or get a closer look at her form-fitting attire.

Not even three seconds pass when the next person comes in before she replies, "D Minus; be on your way." with a dismissive wave of her hand. Afterward she sighs, with her chin slumped into her palm. "Somehow I was hoping this would be more interesting.. Is it truly so difficult to find a B or two about in this crowd? Who's next?"

Comments

[the_ninja]

He has to hand it to Kodachi, she really knows how to make an impression- it's no wonder that she's drawn such a large crowd when she's gone to this much effort to stand out. The Ninja had been content to simply stand by her side and keep an eye out for potential trouble-makers but it appears that he's a little too good at his job. The most trouble they've gotten is the occasional bewildered look from a passer-by and he's already starting to get bored. Besides, he's never been very good and just shutting up and getting on with things; he likes to be heard.

Which is probably why he's started offering his opinion as well.

He leans forward as she sends the most recent suitor away, dropping his voice so that only Kodachi can hear him. "A D-minus is generous, Miss Kuno. Did you see his nose...?"

[never_go_back]

Kodachi glances to The Ninja with an expression of surprise. Is.. Is he gossiping with her? She clearly could not have asked for a better person to be her servant here. Kodachi isn't one to let many people get close to her, but he's winning her over pretty well.

Of course that doesn't mean she'll stop teasing him, and since he does like to talk, he's prime for twisting his words around.

"Oh? Could it be that you and I have similar tastes after all?" she asks, chin propped in her palm and one leg crossed over the other, "If you'd like, I could find a suitor for you as well while we're here, My Little Ninja."

[the_ninja]

The feeling is, much to even his surprise, mutual; he's hardly enjoying his time catering to a teenage girl's every, potential husband-seeking whim but perhaps it's not quite as terrible as he had anticipated. Now that the initial bruises to his ego have eased off, Kodachi's company is fairly enjoyable- they seem to be on the same, slightly self-aggrandising wavelength.

"Don't take this the wrong way but I'm not interested in picking through your reject pile." Which is looking to be rather big if this goes on. "Besides, I'm not entirely sure that our tastes quite align."

[never_go_back]

"Goodness," Kodachi replies in good cheer, "Well now I simply must know what your ideal significan other is like. Or.. Could it be that you're the type that beleives that romance would only hold back your true potential?"

As for the comment to the 'pile', Kodachi's attention diverts for just a moment when a near six foot tall, lanky individual with very long hair that covers his face shuffles in. She doesn't even give a grade and instead motions for him to leave- Which he does while managing to relay an emotion of rejection.

[the_ninja]

"That would be telling, wouldn't it?" he answers musingly, watching the next young man slink dejectedly away, "All I'm saying is that it's not quite like your tall, slender pretty boy daydreams. They'd have to have more of a spine than most of these lot to put up with you."

Not that he says it in a particularly condemning way; Kodachi might even detect a note of admiration in that little comment.

[never_go_back]

Kodachi looks taken aback at first, then she actually looks genuinely flattered. Flattered enough to let go of her prying into his personal tastes for the moment, even! "Well, that is true. But I am well aware that few, if any, of these men can make the cut. There's no advantage to crushing their spirits completely, though." she notes, "The true purpose of this crowd is to gain the curiosity of the real competition. There's little doubt in my mind that I will find my three today."

Kodachi picks up a set of opera glasses which she's disguised as a dark and feathered masquarade mask.

"Then, once I've become a knight, the real fun will begin. Expect quite a number of battles before this week is through."

[the_ninja]

Well, now, he hadn't expected that from her- although he probably should have given the blade she just had commissioned. Maybe that spark of competition he saw in her when they first met wasn't just a fluke after all. The Ninja straightens up again, suddenly looking more thoughtful again. He hasn't fought for the pleasure of it in a long time; he's always been motivated by work or loyalty or, more recently, a sense of justice but perhaps...

He adjusts his scarf with one hand, brushing it neatly back over his shoulder. "Does that mean I'll have to start addressing you as 'Lady Kodachi'?" he asked, flashing her a grin, "I'm not sure my pride as a shinobi will allow for 'mistress' or 'my lady'."

[never_go_back]

"'Lady Kodachi'? Well.. That does have a nice ring to it, but I will most certainly miss not being addressed as 'my lady'. Decisions, decision.." The Black Rose replies with an amused chuckle. Though she can't help but wonder if that means he intends to stick around after the week passes at this rate or if he's just teasing.

The most Kodachi could obtain in Nerima was the title of Queen of Martial Arts Gymnastics. Here there's an opportunity to gain something even greater with her talents. But also unlike in Nerima, she can't do everything on her own- not that she would ever admit to it.

"Come to think of it, I haven't the slightest clue what your ambitions are here on these lands.. Are you planning to find a way home? Or are you like myself and looking to make the most of it?"