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[ It's ok, he would let her. He likes being less intimidating during Sanguis, even if, emotionally, he's strung tight like a bow when it comes around. But he's definitely a dog-type, it might be part of why he doesn't mind bringing up his changes at all. ]

There is less danger here. His enemies are not in this world.

[ Does he technically need a bodyguard then? Yes. Yashiro is the type who gets into trouble no matter where he is, which is why Doumeki only says "less." ]

He is a very particular person. [ Eccentric, some might say. ] I have taken precautions, but if he orders me to give him space, I must do as I am told.

[Well, being somewhere with less enemies sounded... good. Admittedly, this might be when she's supposed to worry about what kind of person this boss of his was, since having enemies didn't always happen because you were a good person, but... This fellow in front of her right now seemed decent! So she'll give the boss the benefit of the doubt, too.

So she'll take a bit of her own dumpling, chewing for a moment as she listens... and then smiles around a mouth full, speaking but at least polite enough to cover her outh with her hand.]

Doumeki-san sounds like a samurai right now!

[Very loyal... !]

[ Thank god she's meeting Doumeki first rather than Yashiro, because meeting Yashiro is an Experience. But he's not a bad person! She would just understand why so many people want to kill him.

Definitely more than a bit like a sassy lord with a loyal samurai. Doumeki nods in agreement. This is quite the compliment! ]

Thank you. It is similar, in some ways.

[ That's the yakuza for you... ]

I guess that's why samurai with no lords hire out as bodyguards, huh?

[If she looks weirdly proud, it's because she actually is. Look, she has a lot of trouble connecting modern people and their work, hobbies, and experiences with her understanding of how the world works, so every little victory is worth celebrating and feeling a bit smart over. (Even the most smart person from the 6th year of Genna would feel stupid here, right? Right?)]

I guess that means if any of those weird monsters show up you might know what to do... But you don't have to worry about any fighting here, at least! Just planting, and weeding, and bug picking, and harvesting, and hauling the produce to market, and selling...

[That list goes on for a while as she counts it out on her fingers...]

[ Doumeki nods. It makes sense. So much of the yakuza is tied up in the old ways. Even if most don't adhere by the old codes of honor, Doumeki sure does. Plus you have to admit, it's kind of cool to be likened to a samurai. ]

I can defend myself and protect others if necessary.

[ He nods. It'll be nice to have a break though. A break from his thoughts it more like it... Even just being here, surrounded by simplicity, is helping ease his mind somewhat. It's a nice change from the busy life he's accustomed to.

He does wait for her to finish before bowing, seiza style and everything. ]

I look forward to lending my aid to you, if you'll have me.

[Look, Konoha will admit that. Well, if they're talking about the samurai as they're supposed to be and not... the sorts that took way too much pleasure in shoving and punishing "disrespectful" villagers when the lord's retinue traveled through. They don't count!

As casual as Konoha liked to keep things in her private life, growing up in the 1600's near the bottom of the social ladder taught her a healthy dose of respect for rank, and that included shows of respect, so she knows... that's a good bow!]

You're more than welcome here!

[Try first, handle later is perfectly fine with her. So with a smile, she shifts slightly more towards him (admittedly a slightly awkward movement for a half ton centaur), fingertips lightly touching the floor between spread foreknees so that she can return the bow, straightening back up with a smile.]

So how about I show you around... and then next harvest, I'll put you in the message with the rest to call you for work!

[ Hm, yes, let's not think about those samurai because there's definitely yakuza like that too. But they... count more than Doumeki, actually. He's the weird one. ]

You have my gratitude.

[ He nods, pleased to see her return the bow (which is no small feat given the centaur thing, wow.) It's so nice dealing with people who get it, even if they're from the 1600s! ]

I would like that. [ He bows his head again, this time just for a few seconds. ] I am at your service.

[Japan world solidarity... !

Konoha is more than happy to welcome another helping hand, especially if it meant that she'd not only get to have someone else around who required less context and explanations when she spoke, but also... maybe she could help him in turn. She might not be Sanguis herself, but she'd learned well that it was helpful to have an outlet for all that physical energy.

So next stop... A thorough tour of the farmstead before she waves him off until his first day of work!]

[ooc; welcome to the team?! I'll add Doumeki to this list if you don't mind! If there's any particular tasks you'd like him doing just let me know and I'll note it /o/]

[ Doumeki follows along. He's looking forward to the opportunity—anything to take his mind off of his anger will be helpful, and if he can do something productive then all the better! ]

[ ooc; sounds good to me! Doumeki is a hard worker and he's done some construction work in the past so he knows a thing or two about manual labor. He'll probably be best at carrying heavy things and taking care of mindless work. Give him anything with too much finesse and he'll mess it up... he's just a big lug with a heart of gold. ]

Edited 2020-07-05 05:57 (UTC)

[ooc: added! ♥]

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omg

well, deertaur

that's cute...

ur cute

🥺 no u

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gently wraps up? <3

o7

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