Post by Aurus Higuko on Jul 20, 2013 3:00:51 GMT -5
The forge in the restaurant was a surprise to Aurus. The notion of a blacksmith chef did seem unusual. The man was obvious a blacksmith, he was built like a wall.
Aurus reached out to shake the man's hand. "Aurus...or Kitai, which ever you prefer. A pleasure to meet you." shaking the man's hand further exposed the coat of arms on his arm. Aursu had seen a similar one before, one on some of his father's old clothing.
As much as he wanted to ask the man about his coat, he refrained from it. He knew his father didn't like to talk much about Noxus unless it was some heroic story of his. This man might be the same.
Post by Tao Fei Long on Jul 22, 2013 19:45:36 GMT -5
Tao walked in to the restaurant side to pick a seat. Micheal took Aurus' hand in his vice like grip, shaking it firmly. He looked the man over as he tightened his grip just slightly.
"Nice to meet you as well boy. I trust your treating the old man with respect, because if you don't, we will have issues."
Micheal released his hand and gestured behind him with his thumb.
"Grab a seat and I will get you and the old man some food. Mind the forge though.
The blacksmith went back to the forge area, where there was a stove and such tools for cooking sat and began to cook up some food for his guests.
"I will show you how little age means."-Tao Fei Long
Post by Aurus Higuko on Jul 22, 2013 22:18:27 GMT -5
The man was huge, taller than Aurus by a few inches. He crushed his hand when they shook, his arms very built from years of smithing. Aurus tried not to let his discomfort show.
After his hand was safe from being crushed, he joined his master at a table, waiting for their food.
"Pardon me for prying, but there seems to be a story here." he told him, curious of the relationship between the two.
Post by Tao Fei Long on Jul 23, 2013 17:37:39 GMT -5
Tao nodded at Aurus.
"Our tale goes back to the Ionian/Noxian conflict."
He gestured towards the forge.
"Micheal was a Noxian captain, his orders were to attack and secure a certain village. This village was where we were keeping some of the war orphans , though he did not know this fact."
He turned towards Aurus again.
"After some fighting, he realized this and called off the attack and we started negotiating a truce. Well a nearby Noxian platoon heard of this and ambushed us, aiming to complete the orders as they were given. Micheal jumped in and cleaved the commanders head right from his shoulder, ready to sacrifice himself for the children. Seeing this I couldn't stand idly by and watch a good man die like a dog."
Micheal came up to the table and placed two heaping plates of pancakes, eggs and bacon in front of the two, as well as a pot of tea.
It was a hard fight, but we ran them off of the village. The old man here saved my skin. Afterwards you can say I took Riven's lead and stayed here, till Noxus becomes a place I can be proud to call home again."
"I will show you how little age means."-Tao Fei Long
Post by Aurus Higuko on Jul 23, 2013 20:38:58 GMT -5
The tale was all to familiar to Aurus. A Noxian soldier defying his superiors to do what he thought was right. His father had never told him why he left Noxus, only that he no longer believed in their cause. He didn't have to guess what that was. The invading soldiers made that obvious.
The food was different to him. Maybe this was some kind of breakfast eaten by the people of Noxus. But he ate it all the same, his hunger trumping his curiosity.
The mention of the Exile piqued his interest. His father had told him that she was the poster-child of the Noxian military, someone who came from nothing and proved her strength to rise to the head of her own company. She too had left Noxus, the atrocity of the Ionian invasion making her leave. How many other Noxians were also in exile, waiting for the rise of a new Noxus?
"Do you think it's possible?" he asked the cook. "Could Noxus be changed?"
Post by Tao Fei Long on Jul 29, 2013 2:41:54 GMT -5
Micheal looked at Aurus and shrugged. He looked out the window as he spoke, remembering the times long gone. "I don't know lad. Maybe...just maybe, but I don't see it happening for a long time. What of it kid, you think they can change. The old man here thinks so."
Tao looked up from his meal with a gentle smile.
"Anyone can change my friend. They just need to possess the will to do it."
"I will show you how little age means."-Tao Fei Long
Post by Aurus Higuko on Aug 1, 2013 5:18:17 GMT -5
The younger man's brow furrowed in thought. "People can change...but a whole nation? Only if the leaders of Noxus were overthrown could I see a possible change. But such a thing would throw Noxus into anarchy."
As much as he wanted such a thing to be possible, he knew it would not be. From what he had heard from the Placidium, the Noxian High Command was absolute in Noxus. No one dared challenge them for leadership.
With all this talk of the world, Aurus realized how little he knew about most of it. Having spent so much of his time hidden, the affairs of other city-states eluded him.
"Master, have you travelled anywhere outside of Ionia?"
Post by Tao Fei Long on Aug 6, 2013 23:56:35 GMT -5
Micheal nodded at Aurus' words and stood up from his seat.
"Wise words kid, and your absolutely right about that. But some part of me believes that there could be another way, but who know in the end. Enjoy your meal, if you need anything I will be in the forge."
Tao gave a short wave and a nod to Micheal as his mouth was full of food at the moment as the larger man left. He turned his attention to Aurus and chewed his food for a moment in thought then swallowing before answering the younger man.
"I have, been to a few places on the main land, including Bilgewater. Visited Demacia, Piltover and even the institute of war itself. That last one was to pay my respects for those summoners that fought for us in the League rematch against Noxus."
The old man looked out the nearby window at a small bird before it flew away.
"You never realize how small you truly are until you leave your nest."
"I will show you how little age means."-Tao Fei Long
Post by Aurus Higuko on Aug 9, 2013 1:49:26 GMT -5
Aurus nodded in agreement with his master. "I understand what you mean. I've lived most of my life at the Monastery. The Placidium seemed enormous to me. And Ionia is small compared to most of the other city states."
"Seeing the world would be wonderful. And even if I didn't think that, I am still honour bound to try." He motioned to his blade. "To take up the blade is to be an eternal student, a task I fear I won't see completed. Even with several life times of study, there is still so much I don't know, most of it are styles not found in Ionia."
Only a few holders have left Ionia seeing out other styles. Something I hope to do as well."
He finished the rest of the meal. He enjoyed the food, despite it different taste. Being full was a strange feeling for him. He learned to live off of what was given to him at the temple and eating to his fill felt much different. He felt satisfied, but sluggish. He let out a sigh of relief, hoping it would get rid of this heaviness now in him.
It did not. He was not looking forward to running again.
Post by Tao Fei Long on Aug 10, 2013 15:21:34 GMT -5
Tao finished the last of his food before leaning back in his seat patting his stomach.He smiled at Aurus before covering his mouth, muffling a belch.
"There is nothing stopping you from trying Aurus. All you need to do is put one foot infront of the other."
He motioned to the blade as well.
"But you are slightly mistaken on your statement though. We all are eternal students, no matter how much we master, no matter how much we learn or see, there is always more out there. And I believe that you are starting to see that yourself."
The old master stretched and looked out the window for a moment.
"Let your stomach settle, then we will continue our journey at a much more leisurely pace."
"I will show you how little age means."-Tao Fei Long
Post by Aurus Higuko on Aug 11, 2013 17:45:30 GMT -5
Aurus nodded at his teachers statement. A rest would be nice, but only a short one. He was eager to continue on this journey.
"Have you had many students train under?" he asked him. A simple question, but one that he was curious of. Tao was old, so he must of had many students.
Post by Tao Fei Long on Aug 20, 2013 23:31:13 GMT -5
Tao stroked his chin as he considered Aurus' question about how many students he has had.
"In the broadest sense, I have had a countless number of students. For I am a teacher for any who is willing to learn anything from me, from advise to martial arts."
The old master smiled.
"But in the sense of how many students I trained at my dojo, they number around 150 individuals that have completed their trained since I started the school. I am very selective on who I teach my art too, for improper use of chi can lead to permanent damage to yourself and others."
"I will show you how little age means."-Tao Fei Long
Post by Aurus Higuko on Aug 23, 2013 23:14:31 GMT -5
Aurus nodded his head at his master's words. Any teacher training others in martial arts would have to carefully select their students. It reminded him of one of the reasons he had stared this journey of peace. Master Yi would not train him while angered still ruled him.
He wondered how he would find peace on this journey. What was the old man planning? How would he do it?
Aurus found no sense in thinking it over. He would know when the time came, not when he wanted it too.
He felt his stomach relax as the food began to digest. "Shall we continue? he asked, seeing if he was ready to restart their travels.
Post by Tao Fei Long on Aug 26, 2013 2:02:00 GMT -5
The old man watched Aurus face as the younger man dwelled in his thoughts for the moment. when he asked about continuing the journey the old man nodded as he stood, laying some gold on the table.
"Yes, it is about that time I suppose."
The old man waved towards the owner of the establishment but he was bust at the forge, but Micheal was able to give them a brief nod in farewell. As the left and traveled down the road the master looked over at the young man.
"No need to run this time around. We walk and enjoy the scenery till we reach our destination, hopefully without surprises. "
"I will show you how little age means."-Tao Fei Long
Post by Aurus Higuko on Aug 30, 2013 1:55:32 GMT -5
Aurus took in all the sights as the two continued on their journey. This had been the farthest north he had ever been, with each step taking him another step further.
He watched as the familiar southern landscape shifted. The land become less mountainous and more flat, giving way to plains and forests.
But as Aurus took the sights i, he was bothered by something. Tao had told him another lesson was inside the blacksmiths place, but he hadn't told him what it was. What would he have wanted him to learn?
The man...Micheal was Noxian. Or, he used to be. But even then he had no reason to hate him. He lived his life in peace, doing what he wanted to. A friendly Noxian in Ionia...
Aurus laughed to himself. "That's the lesson." he said, so Tao could hear. "Enemies don't have to be enemies. Even Noxian soldiers are have morals and feelings."
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