Two's Journey(Cyrus/Genkumaru.Finished)

[Cyrus]

North of Bern, near a River.
First day of military leave,sunny but partially cloudy.
Beginning of training,sort of...

Cyrus was bummed,he though he could finally have a nice stationary post with the occupation force but because of his weak abilitys he was just recently forced to take a "vacation". It was more like a journey to train elsewhere and not being a bother or more like a embarassment to the rest of the Illia's army...Its not that he was weak and frail...Well yes that was one of the reasons,Cyrus knew that but it can always be worked on though it din't help him on feeling any better.
Cyrus also had to work on his will to fight but body first then the mind,that was what Cyrus though to do but he was throwing rocks in the lake,making slow swing with his arms.Cyrus felt tired to throw rocks at the river,it wasn't making him any progress and he felt pretty stupid when one of the stone he threw,carelessly too hard, splashed his face and wipe his face with the side of his cuff.Cyrus looked in the reflection of the water,trying to find courage in himself.

Boy...what am i going to do...

[Genkumaru]

Genkumaru's first day in Bern and he was already lost! The land was nothing like Sacae, intact he had seen nothing but hills, paved roads, and the remnants of battle fields; Oh how he missed he beautiful plains of his homeland. But alas he trudged on aimlessly towards what appeared to be a small river. Gene's sword swaying with each motion as he walked, that fierce look in his eyes showcasing his determination.

As he grew nearer he saw a man clad in armor throw a stone into the river only be assualted by it as it splashed his face with water, that the man then subsequently dried. Gen still wary of Non-Sacaen's studied the man softly as his left hand rested on his blades hilt. After deciding he man was no more a threat to him then himself he approached cautiously. The last thing he wanted was to startle this man into a needless fight. After all Gen had seen he mans spear and knew he would be at a tactical disadvantage if something broke out.

[Cyrus]

First thing first,how was he supposed to train,espicially alone?Where should he go too? North to Sacea? It would be difficult and complicated,there isn't many citys,if any,there and to go back to Ilia will be humiliating if he ever saw someone he knew there. Going west would be a possibility but he shouldn't go to far from Bern though.
Cyrus grabbed his head with is right hand while having the other one on his spear,he din't think this through and he will waste a lot of time just thinking about this. Thats just when he saw a young man walking toward him,his clothes were obviously betraying him that he was from the nomadic people of Sacae and one of their many,Cyrus wasn't sure one that one, tribes running on the plains.It was a golden opportunity to try to act like a trainned soldier.Cyrus din't pay attention to the fact that he had a hand on the hilt of the sword,being used to see people with weapons in hand.
Cyrus stood staight and tryed not to shake.

"H-halt!Your are on Bern's territory,actually under the occupation of Illia,s-state your bussiness."

Cyrus wondered if he spoke the correct words and tryed to convince himself that he almost did it perfectly,thought it was what he was trying to tell himself and not showing as he was actually shaking and had a unassured look on his face,while being completly stiff,

[Genkumaru]

Exhaled deeply as the man stood at attention, thinking to himself, "What a bother...", he would scratch his head with his right hand as he continued to look down on the man with distrust as he responded to his questioning, "If it wasn't for my tribe and its brothers and sisters, Illia would have no claim here, nor would Berns people be destitute. So as for your questioning, I am here because I am a Chieftain and I choose to be here. Why are you here? At this river, and not holed away in some fort.", he didn't mean to be so harsh, but eversince those bandits twelve years ago, he distrusted any who were not Sacaen. Gen tightened his grip on his blade in case this man decided to engage him.

Gens cold eyes were still locked on to the mans frame continuing to inspect him, noticing his slight shaking, his nervousness. Even his speech gave away his unease. Which lead to Gen beginning to feel remorse for beinv rude, although hat was quickly snuffed out from the sudden memory of his fathers mortal wound.

[Cyrus]

Cyrus was stunned,he could have annoyed a really importent person and got himself in a terrible situation,if of course the person in front of him was telling the thruth. He then just decided to quit the act and sighed,he though he had it this time and his mustache was so well combed too.In any case,he felt more realived now that he din't have to act like a good little soldierm,though the idea of the man in front of him being a chieftain so far away from his tribe looked odd to him...Oh well,if he had to be away he probably has his own reason and giving the circumstances Cyrus wasn't on any given ground to go on asking questions here and there.

"Oh...i'm actually...hmmm..."

Cyrus felt soe anxiety growing in him,he din't felt like telling him why he wasn't assigned on a post and doing daily survey of the area. What would he look in front of that swordman.He would look like a chump or worse,he could be told that he was fired,oh the horror,that would be a terrible catastrophe he Illia never wanted him back in their ranks.

"Well actually,i am on a special mission,yes thats right,i'm supposed to gather...No no,it wasn't that...i was tasked to retrieved,no still not it...Oh wait,why should i tell you that anyway,its not like its any of your concern.

Cyrus was quite proud of the last few words,though he did sounded arrogant it wasn't very convincing with what he said before...

[Genkumaru]

Absorbed the mans words carefully as he viewed upon him. Gen was not one to judge or lie, he was Sacean after all.... but he still did not trust this man. Especially after he bumbled over what his assignment was. And so Gen answered him copecetically, "I suppose that it is not exactly my buisness, but it is customary in my country to ask others intentions if they ask for yours. Why did you choose to be a soldier? As you seem.... Not quite suited for it.", True... the last part of his query was.... bluntfully honest, but as a Sacean he knew no other way to talk.

Gen began fiddling with his blades sheathe as he waited for a response. This man was.... different. Illian's had interesting facial hair styles and speech patterns as compared to his people. And they wield spears, a weapon that he was quite unfond of. How old was this man he wondered? Gen was twenty-eight but this man could not be that much younger could he? As the water flowed down river, it had a nice cascading effect and sound that helped ease Gens mood. That, that sounded like home.

[Cyrus]

Customs,thats a word Cyrus couldn't fondly reminicense in the very moment,Cyrus's father had some customs that he tryed to teach to his son but never quite got the hang of it as a dagger made out of word pierce the Ilian soldier.

"You wound me witout even needing a sword sir,you words are as painfully as a blade...Cyrus though he looked enough as a fool for now.He felt like it would be better to just talk like a normal being. "As for why i am a soldier,oh, how rude of me..." Cyrus though he looked enough as for now,he would look better if he told the thruth.He took a salut stance " I am Cyrus,member of the third platoon of Bern's occupation army." Cyrus tryed to take a more casual stance,he still was unsure what that man wanted from him,in any case it was good speech pratice for him and Cyrus liked how this was turning out.The swordman hasn't made any agressive act toward him and their discusion was civil.
"I'm currently on vacation...as you can see."Pats his torso "I do not wear the standard Ilian blue armour,though high ranking officer doesn't wear the standard color of the foot soldiers,yadabata,thats trivial information,sorry. Cyrus though for a second.
"Oh yes,the vacation,well yes,i wanted to come back to the platoon stronger and show that i wasn't lazy and that i can become stronger..." Cyrus ended there,he told the reason why he joined the army,so that he could become stronger and not only being a weakling.

[Genkumaru]

As the man slowly explained himself Gen smiled. So all he wanted in life was to better himself eh? Not a bad goal Gen thought. Perhaps he could make an exception to his rule for this one. As he contemplated he took all but a few moments after Cyrus stopped talking to answer him, "Hmm... I apologize if I offended you. It was not my intent. So Cyrus of Illia, you seek only to better yourself? Well then you and I share a goal. Albeit siding with the Illian occupation force was a bad idea. I predict it will be he rebellion that wins this war. And I think you mayhaps agree with me Cyrus. I am Genkumaru Chieftain of the Kaelas tribe. It is an pleasure to meet you, Cyrus of Illia.", Gen then preformed a soft bow as he moved to sit down by the waters edge, next to the mans former spot. Cyrus's brief flare of courage having put Gen at ease.

After a few moments Gen spoke again, "So, why the spear? ", it was a very short question but such a weapon that was Gens antithesis intrigued him.

[Cyrus]

Genkumaru showed kindness to the clumsy Cyrus,something he wasn't used with,espicially since his companions of arms mocked him back in platoon 3. Cyrus did make it seems worse than it is,Cyrus still enjoyed the life in the army.Cyrus took a stance and grabbed his shield. Well,apologies accepted sir Genkumaru to tell you the truth, i don't handle well swords and axes are too heavy for me and this." Made a slow stab in the air with his spear. Are easyer for me to use and i feel better to fight at mid distance then at closer range." As he said when making another stab to demonstrate spears to Genkumaru.

[Genkumaru]

Gen nodded as he waited for Cyrus to finish, finally answering him after a moment or two, "That is good though, your choosen companion should be one you are comfortable with, and trust. Me and my blade have been long time companions, and I would never use another weapon other then a sword.", he then thought for a moment before he splashed some water softly. Gen had then unsheathed his blade slowly as he held it out for Cyrus to take hold of. It was light weight so perhaps Cyrus wouldn't find it as much of a bother, "When did you get your first weapon?", Gen of course was raised how to fight and so questioning a foreigner about that custom would yeild an answer that would intrigue him.

[Cyrus]

Cyrus nodded slowly and offered his lance " I am honored that you would lend me your sword so i shall offer you to let you wield my weapon too. Cyrus borrowed the sword from Genkumaru and gave his lance to the swordsman,it wasn't a bit lance,but still,it was a lance and Cyrus was now holding a sword.
Cyrus took a couple of step out of Genkumaru's perimiter and slashed horizontally with one hand and finished with a downward slash with two hand,he wasn't graceful and Cyrus wasn't apreciating the feeling of using a sword.

[Genkumaru]

Smiled at the offer as he accepted the spear and bowed, holding it wrong probably, but he didn't care. He walked back a few feet as he twirled the spear around him and nicked himself once or twice, smiling brightly as he played with the weapon. He then finished as he walked towards Cyrus and bowed again, offering him his spear back. Gen spoke softly, "Thank you for allowing me that experience. Its a more elegant weapon then I previously thought.", as he remained bowing as he waited for Cyrus to return his blade and take his spear, twenty or so nomads charged in with a black stallion with a white mane following them. They stopped just behind the two as the lead nomad spoke, "Lord Genkumaru, we found the group you were looking for. We can make it in a half day if we ride now.", Gen would answer the captain of his guard softly, "Thank you Leonin. We shall leave immediately then. Ser Cyrus, if you are ever in Sacae. Look up the Kaelas. You will find friends there.".

[Cyrus]

Gives the sword back and take his spear.He was actually impressed to see this much nomads coming so fast."I am happy to have met such a person like yourself Lord Genkumaru."Cyrus quickly though to switch to a higher respect speech pattern,he might be a fool sometimes but he would not show disrespect towards him and his position as chieftain.
"Thank you for those words,i wish you good luck in whatever you will do in the future.Thus i will be taking my leave,fare thee well." Cyrus does a small bow and quietly leaves.

(OOC : with your next post i'll mark finished on our thread.)

[Genkumaru]

Bowed as he clambered onto his horse, saying once seated and beginning to ride off, "Same to you Ser Cyrus of Illia!", and with that he was off with a smile, his nomads following suit.