Ryizen just groans.
"Rumi stop."
"Hey my name's Ajax Nozami and I'm gonna
find the legendary sword that Nelazaru Kimmegona had!" Ajax declares to Ishida.
Ishida straightens face , unreadable.
"Nelazaru Kimmegona's sword you say?"
Ryizen's scowling eyes narrowed.
"Yeah. Why? Have you heard of it?"
"What a stupid tale. It's not like it'd be anything special." Ishida says.
Ryizen bristles.
"Not any special?! It's one of the most powerful weapons in the whole damn country!"
Ishida snorts.
"And yet there's no proof it even exists."
"Hey you take that back." Ajax says suddenly standing up.
Ishida raises an eyebrow.
"Why? Because you're attached to a fairy tale?"
Ryizen grips his sword hilt expression darkening.
"Sorry it seems I've stirred quite the situation. If you want a fight I'm more than willing to kick all your asses. However I don't use any weapons. Nor do I want to get this suit any kind of scratched." Ishida says, taking out a package that looks like some type of gum before popping it in his mouth.
Ryizen scoffs,rolling his eyes.
"Oh please. You think we'd have any trouble beating a pampered little butler like you just because you don't use weapons?"
"But my what a fine lady you got here. I assume she doesn't belong to either of you. Ishida says ignoring Ryizen.
Ryizen blinks, then glances at Rumi.
"Uh what?"
Rumi smirks, raising an eyebrow.
"Excuse me?"
Ishida tilts his head.
"I'm simply stating facts. Unless one of you claims otherwise?"
"Hey she's a part of my Kabukimono you can't have her." Ajax declares.
Ishida raises an eyebrow.
"Your Kabukimono, huh?
So you're serious about finding this sword stuff huh? How exquisite." Ishida says
Ryizen scowls.
"Damn right he's serious about it. And we're not gonna let some smartass butler make fun of him for it."
"Yeah but didn't you say you had some master. His name was uhh Ean wasn't he?" Ajax says changing the subject.
Ishida smirks slowly, chewing his gum.
"Yes. Master Ean. Though I doubt you would know of him."
"You're right, I don't have a clue who he is." Ajax says deadpanning.
Ishida laughs, eyes glittering.
"Of course not. He's a rather private man. I wouldn't expect anyone from the slums to recognize his name, much less meet him personally.
Sadly the old geezer isn't as cool as he
sounds out to be." Ishida says spitting out his
gum
Ryizen blinks, thrown off guard.
"Wait, you just dissed your own master?"*
Ishida shrugs deadpanning.
"Well. He's not here right now, is he?"
Rumi bursts out laughing.
"Damn. That's ballsy."
"See, I like this guy.? Hey, you should join my Kabukimono!" Ajax offers.
Ishida snorts but he smirks.
"And why would I do that?
I ain't got no interest in joining some rogue Ronin to find some lame ass sword no one's seen before. I'll pass on the offer." Ishida says
Ryizen scowls.
"Lame ass? Just because you're too lazy to go look for it, that doesn't make it lame."
Ishida rolls his eyes.
"Oh please. If it even exists in the first place, you'll just spend your whole life looking for something you'll never find. It's. A. Waste. Of. Time."
Rumi snorts looking amused.
smiles alright then but the offer still stands
Ishida sighs but he almost looks amused.
"I'll keep your 'generous offer' in mind.
Anyways like I said Master Ean wanted me to check in on you 3. Plus he wants to talk to you three. So follow me." Ishida says, walking out of the room.
Ryizen hesitates then glances at Ajax and Rumi.
"Well? Are we following him or what?"
Rumi shrugs.
"Might as well. Could be interesting."
"Of course we're following!" Ajax says springing to his feet.
Ryizen exhales,shaking his head but follows.
Rumi walks beside him, arms crossed.
"I still think he's hot."
Ryizen groans.
"God. Focus."
The trio ends up following Ishida stepping out into the morning light.
"So Ishida you're a butler right? What does that even mean?" Ajax questions.
Ishida smirks, not even glancing back as he walks.
"It means I clean things. Fix things. And occasionally handle things."
Ryizen raises an eyebrow.
"Handle' things?"
Ishida finally looks over his shoulder, eyes sharp.
"Yes. Handle.
Like when unwanted guests overstay their welcome."
"Hah. Got you shitty Swordsman. Thought I meant killing people didn't yah?" Ishida chuckles at Ryizen and continues walking.
Ryizen bristles.
"H-Huh? What the hell's that supposed to mean?!"
Rumi snickers.
"Seems like the butler's making fun of you, too."
"Woah. I'm not much of a clean freak. But if you're a butler that must mean you're extremely good at it." Ajax says.
Ishida smirks, almost looking smug.
"Why, of course. Cleaning is my specialty among other things."
"Like being a total ladies man." Ishida says continuing his walk
Rumi laughs and Ryizen scowls.
"Shut up."
Ishida chuckles almost in amusement.
"You seem rather jealous, no?"
"Man butlers must be so cool. I mean he gets to wear a suit. While us Ronin have to wear armour and stuff constantly." Ajax says slightly complaining.
Isihida snorts.
"Trust me. A suit isn't that cool. And it's certainly not easy to keep clean."
He pats his coat.
"Besides we're here." Ishida says
Ryizen scowls still seemingly irritated.
"Finally. This better not be a waste of time.
"Hey Master Ean. I've got the guest you wanted. So hurry your old ass out here already. Ishida says slightly annoyed
A deep, smooth chuckle echoes from inside the dimly lit room followed by the slow tap of a cane against wood.
"Now now, Ishida. Manners."
Then he steps into the light.
Tall. Broad shouldered. Silver hair pulled back into a loose tie. His dark eyes gleam sharp as a blade.
"Welcome," he murmurs, smiling faintly.
"Hey, I'm Ajax Nozami. This is my two members of my Kabukimono Ryizen and Rumi." Ajax says
Ean's gaze flicks between the trio expressions unreadable.
"Ah yes. I've been expecting you to show up here."
Ryizen stiffens.
"You...have?"
"Woah, that's soooo cool." Ajax says.
Ean raises an eyebrow amused.
"Is it?"
Rumi smirks.
"Ohhh, he's got a nice voice too."
Ryizen groans.
"Focus, damn it."
Ishida pours Rumi some tea.
Rumi smirks while taking the tea.
"Well well. Such a gentleman."
Ryizen rolls his eyes.
"We're not here for tea."
"Shut up. The lady can have as much tea as
she'd like." Ishida says
Ryizen's eye twitches.
"H-Hey!"
Rumi laughs while sipping her tea.
"Damn right I can."
Ean watches amused.
"You three are certainly... entertaining.
End of Chapter