[QUEST] Chin School's Little Problem.

Such Peculiar creatures they were these humans. They fought and trained together laughed and ate and lived such peaceful and dull lives. So slow paced as well it seemed to feel. But they were new and proved just as surprising in all ways good or bad. That was what was important after all as long as the game pieces kept a bit of surprise and flare. But that was thinking to concern for later. 

As for the moment this ones ears had caught the sound of reward and capture, Or was it return? It could never remember such small details. But it sound intriguing to bring back one known as a master of some kind back to his students. Were these creatures the same in some manners? The creature though as little paws sized in youth frame of that of a snow fox with a bluish tint in its fur. Rushing towards the river that whispers made note of as he listened in prior learning. He was curious which pushed him into seeking out further info into this. What was a master to this people? Was it huge and beast? Was it fine figured and skilled in agility like movement. Did he kill with ruthless intent or could it possibly grant life. Another wonder he kept revisiting was that of the possibility where did this creatures return in this world once they fell to ill fortune. Did they poof atop some mountain or sacred ground? No matter surely a master would know these things. 

The small fox prancing quickly towards the river lost in though perhaps a little too much in fact as path was lost with lost thought in ones own head. The little thing losing direction for a moment and ending up slipping at the edge of the river bank and toppling into the water. Climbing out quickly after its splash following with the erratic sloshing water of trying to forces ones way back to shore. The small creature sneezing once it returned to shore sneezing lightly a couple times and making a light groaning noise like that of a fox in shiver and cold. Its nose sniffing the air trying to pick out strange smells as its ears perked listening for strange sound. It'd find this little games secrets and perhaps stumble upon something truly worth his time along the way. He wished to perhaps start playing a bit more in this world rather then just observe. Its aqua eyes looked around as well feeling their eyes on him at times as well. People looking at the elegant blueish white fur. A strange thing on a fox of course but to this fox it took at as compliment and of course believing people could easily be lost in his vision. To tell the truth it was growing lightly annoyed that there was little more of interest trailing along this path. Did they not know a MASTER was around here. He'd consider asking some of those he passed but for now he needed to keep up appearances as terribly droll as that may have been. His nose seemed to be picking up something of note before he found himself lost in sneezes once more. Growing rather annoyed down by the river.

The fox grew rather agitated as it continued its search for a man or creature to be worthy of title. As well as someone who would be drawing in attention as if he was missing surely he would be quick to gain attention. The detail of what he actually looked like and the fact Jarvis hadn't a clue seemed lost to the blue fox. As it still kept to its path sneezing along the way occasionally before shaking off the watery chill of its accident prior. Once more it seemed as he wondered off a bit. Under bushes and over trees quickly and silently as a agile demon fox could. Avoiding the humans as he did so that seemed of little interest. So far they just liked to stare and even worse the little ones often tried to grab at him if he got close tugging at his ears or tail. They were intriguing but he'd prefer to keep his ears and tails groomed and soft not sore and all a mess from such things. 

The pitter patter of tiny paws onto soft soil was the tune to this little adventure that quickly turned annoying less interesting then this one had hoped initially. Its amusement wavered for now feeling rather fleeting interest in such goal. He yearned for something exciting but so far most the people he'd stumbled upon weren't exactly as special in note as he'd have hoped when wondering into this world. He desired greatly for dull to contort to delight but nothing was the same here as Makaii. 

It would be after some time he'd stumble upon another one of these strange humans reading one of the odd little papers near a strange little type of shop it appeared. He'd seen similar things in his little exploration in such tiny frame around this civilization. He'd wondered in lightly at first on the scent of food however still wasn't quite sure what the paper and coin were for when trading for meal. Normally people ate what they killed or hunted but these ones seemed to trade such small trinkets for meals. It was surprised to not seal real things of value other then flimsy paper and small metal stones being traded. Did they have no weapons or jewels it thought to trade? Perhaps the craftsmen in such a word as this were merely fools or used these stones in their works. It would require closer looking into later to see if these papers and stones perhaps held magic in them of some kind. But until then he was content with this new turn. Hearing the boy speak of such intent to find a man of same name as he himself was looking for.

This master that was brought up time and time again. Wish of reward and to see what humans value as well as seeing what they would call master caused great excitement in his tiny body. Its coat of fur lightly bristling up at anticipation as if a fuse had been relight inside him.. This one would perhaps prove better game to track on this. A human would no better the layout of such world. If 'They' would stop whining each time he sought info perhaps he could get some where faster as well. As a sensation stirred under his breast deep within his body towards something inside him. But that was for another time.

For now the small fox rather silently after hearing this proclamation of finding such reward would prove useful as well as challenging. The fox would be seated with nary a leap and little more then a tap as it seat its tiny body in front of the boy. If the boys eyes didn't leave paper it'd probably not even notice him at first. The house cat sized thing would have its tail swaying back and forth as it stood up proud. Trying to look large in size as well as stern and serious. Its little blue eyes glancing onto this blue haired child for a moment waiting to be recognized as it attempted to look dangerous and foreboding as it desired this reward. It intended to put on grand first impression as to put impression of who was of higher creation given his kind were above these creatures. Even as special as they were. Although unknown to himself they may not have known or recognized such demons even in forms such as he was. He'd been confused a few times in the forest when taking such shapes being related to some half animal breed he didn't quite understand the reference as of yet. But surely one who would seek something as esteemed as a master would see just how privileged he was to now be seated before the grand demon Jarvis. The bluish white fox fur kept and little blue eyes fixated on him. However it may not have been as on point in message as he may have thought it to be. Ofcourse if hte boy did not notice him early it may have broken such appearance of 'Esteemed creature' When a small sneeze broke from its small nose once more. ["Damned shivers still have me..."] It'd mutter making the light squeaks of a fox in sound coupled with growing sounding pronunciation instead of words like the human would understand. For the moment anyway. Perhaps forgetting these humans didn't know how to communicate with their animal cousins. 

Eli's attention became diverted by the girl walking into the shop, looking out at the corner of his eyes as he still faced the small board next to him. She didn't seem like she was going to say anything. In fact, she looked rather dull and uninterested in just about everything. It looked like she was about ready to go away without so much as a 'hey'. While Eli wasn't all bent out of shape about it, he frowned and instead tried to talk to her. He had no idea a little cat-like being sat up on the counter in front of him yet.

"H-hey! Wait a minute." He started as he turned around to face her in his stool. He pointed at the board. "I noticed you were looking at the board. Was you interested in looking for Master Chin as well? We could help each other." Eli offered a smile to her. it soon faded as a small squeak erupted from what is now behind him; The counter top to the shop.

"ECCCH?!"

Eli's eyes widened as he jumped out of the seat in a spastic movement of fear. Not making for good footing, the youth flipped once over his head and nearly tumbled out of the small shop. He stopped himself with a grunt and sat with legs out and hands back, holding himself up after the trip up. "Oww... I meant to do that. Defense mechanism." He rubbed his head and picked himself up soon after, dusting himself off in the process with his free hand.

He turned to spot the feline figure on the counter, now staring at him with beady eyes.

"When did THAT get right there? I quite literally almost bailed shop after that." Pitiful, being frightened after hearing a sudden squeak.

"Today's... not the best day. but maybe finding Chin will show some valor in me and make him more likely to train me... Oh! He stopped himself in mid sentence, offering a hand out to the girl probably looking confused at the time.

"The name's Elias Thornwall, but most just call me Eli. And you?"

Almost as Kumiko had predicted, Eli chose to speak to her. The girl stopped in order to listen to him and then speak properly, however before she could even so much as manage a turn, something had startled the blue-haired boy and it caused him to nearly tumble right on passed her and out the shop. She raised her brow in response, though her overall expression still seemed as calm as ever. Apparently what had gotten him so worked up was the small fox creature that was on the counter in front of him. It was certainly an odd creature, acting almost as if it wanted to speak to them.

After a moment of talking to himself about Chin Taiken, he then realized that he was still in the presence of the girl that was listening intently to him. He offered a handshake as well as proper introduction. The girl proceeded to accept the handshake. "Kumiko Nishimura.", she finally spoke. Her tone of voice was a little dulled and quiet, though not lacking in emotion either. "If you want to help me find Chin, then I accept the offer. We can cover more ground working together."

After hearing the strange screeches and squeaks from before, she glanced downward to see the blueish tinted fox from before. She was not able to understand it's methods of speech. Although she wasn't exactly bewildered by it, either. What should probably be seen as odd was actually quite normal here on Earth. There were other creatures like this one, but they were capable of changing shapes and speaking in human tongue. While she certainly couldn't say that this type was something she had seen a lot of, it definitely wasn't the most outlandish she had ever heard of, either.

It did seem to possess a higher intelligence than simple random animal. As it tried to present itself in certain stance and outlook. Once again, Kumiko raised her brow in curiosity. "It seems to like you, Eli... Looks like it will be accompanying us.", she finished her observation, then glancing back to the blue-haired boy. With introductions out of the way, she hoped to be able to start investigations for Master Chin Taiken. The longer things took, the more likely it was that someone else would find him, or even that he might return of his own accord.

She didn't exactly want to miss out on the opportunity of getting training. And she assumed that Eli didn't, either. Especially given his previous comments about wanting to be more valorous. Kumiko hadn't thought about such things yet. She only knew that she wanted training, and didn't even fully understand why she wanted it, either. Beyond the basic draws of fame and prize, of course. They weren't exactly high on her list, but she certainly wouldn't refuse the opportunity to gain it, either. "Shall we go searching, now? He couldn't have gone very far from the village, I would think."

Paws to the ground once more eyes looking over the girl for a moment. Jarvis began to wonder if these folks perhaps didn't understand their animal brother and sisters tongue. Given their reaction he was beginning to draw a conclusion that they most certainty weren't understanding his words. Otherwise surely they'd be much more respectful and surely not treat him as comment creature. He would however forgive this transgression as the mortals did not know what they do. Lesser beings with tiny lifespans. He could not blame them for being so strange in their own way. However after hearing they live for such tiny amounts of time he couldn't help but wonder where they emerge from after these endings. Was their a place on earth as in makaii? It'd need to be investigated later as it sounded like jollygood fun to discover the secrets of human death and the game of how they return. 

The small creature would turn its head peering over its shoulder at the though on its fur being peculiar by the blue haired boy. His little beady eyes seemingly staring down like daggers more cute then intimidating. Wondering in his head how the blue haired human would call his blue coat peculiar. A small low growling sound signifying he perhaps didn't like that. Turning its head back as the boy ran off for whatever it was the man called for. Meals left unattended were important after all. Anything that had been purchased possession food goods of any kind were precious. 

For now his eyes looked towards the girl waiting for the boy to return. Staring her down trying to get a feel for her the tiny chest of the creature puffed up and back straight as tail moved side to side in a slow waving motion. Its nose sniffing the air curious since she didn't seem like a average human. Most girls he'd seen that seem to relate to her age seemed giddy and over emotional things. A low vibration of sound like small whines of speech were made but sadly still in fox tongue as he quickly forget his own conclusions and moved on to his new thoughts. ["A fumbling but adorable boy and a overly serious girl both with a eagerness to find a master. If anything you are both proving to be somewhat amusing. My very first human cohorts! I'm positively riveting with pleasure at the thought."]  His stare was dark was as if deep in thought. Lips curling and perhaps giving the closest rendition to a smile a fox could give. His little claws digging into the ground as he sat up straight and dignified as always. As if making his own plans as he kept beady eyes trained to her. 

Serious and prestigious in all manners. That was until the fumbling boy had returned and as he paid him no mind at first he quickly regretted such action when the sensation and surprise of steaming water landed on his animal forms back. The pipping hot broth hitting the thin fur coat and immediately sending heat and burning feeling through his body. The creature letting out a yelp of pain as he was not exactly as powerful as his other demon brothers. It'd seem to shoot as wide eyes as it could shooting off forward in a jolt yelping out as he did erratically.  ["owowowowowow"]

As if in prior games at home his instinct was to seek shelter and cover in some place to asses the situation and his mind was hazed from sensation. In quick bolt he'd make erratic attempt the instinct drive leading him to rather quickly use tiny claws in a non lethal manner. His body as it moved in agile motion around the base of his paws would take on a rather ethereal look almost ghostly in look just at the base likely easily missed by most eyes as he summoned a bit of power in reaction. The attempt being the girl in front of him as with nimble movement he'd shoot toward her legging trying to latch claws in cloth alone then trying to shoot upward up the cloth still yelping upward to her skirt. Continuing as well if quick enough possibly breaking or undoing the securing areas of the skirt as he'd continue past the waistband if the material was not strong enough and try to further up and under the shirt to have head appear at next opening. His fur was not of this world and was softer then any mortal creature one would lay hand on. He would try to be first appearing at the neck of the shirt. If all was successful it'd have happened in a mere few moment ending as his head bopped into her chin shivering within the shirt feeling mortified at such embarrassment of what had just happened. The eternal shame in his soul probably not realizing how much of his way of seeing all this was lost to them. If he was successful and wasn't immediately removed he'd try and remain shivering as if hiding in this new place of warmth reprieve. As well as lightly comfortable surrounding. ["You...you cruel cur you."] It'd say sniffling in fox tongue clearly shaken up and mortified as to wyh the creature would try and stain such beauty and embarrass him as so. A betrayal greater then murder it was he though in his head.

Eli watched as the fox went on a tangent tail spin out of pain from ramen water spraying on it. In a weird display, the thing managed to crawl up the girl's skirt and up to the collar of her shirt. It was a little hard to watch, as he clearly seemed both embarrassed about the accident he caused and nervous that he was, by mistake, looking at a girl like that. His face lit up as he thought about it. He quickly shook he head of the notion and bowed several times to her in apology.

"Sorry! I'm sorry! I'll help or something." He said as he straightened back up, looking at the girl. "I should not be in such a hurry with things... We should get going before I do something else stupid.

He suggested this just before he started digging into the ramen in his hands. He was going to wait a bit and see where Kummiko wanted to search first.