Walking through Town

[Jin Reno]

Jin walked along one of the streets in Hyrule Castle Town, Lisa sitting upon his head as his shield and bucklers sat upon his arms and his back. A while back, he was a relative unknown, but over time, his position as one of the Human Wardens became almost common knowledge among certain groups.

In truth, it was the fact that it was a man with long black hair, three shields, and an orange and brown tortoise who was the Human Warden. That meant that Jin often had to deal with people pretending to be him to get free things, and more often then not, he had to hide himself from people believing he was the impostor.

He had a cloak over his body this day, the hood even covering most of Lisa, her head popping out from the very top. It was a very interesting thing to see, to say the least, but Jin didn't want people mistaking him for an impostor of himself. Today he had a simple plan. A plan that nothing would ruin or tarnish.

Jin would go and get some cheap food and drink at a near-by pub and relax the day away, and as he entered the pub, he made his way to a table and sat down. He placed his order, a simple loaf of bread and a glass of rum, as well as a side order of greens for Lisa. Maybe later, he'd get himself some desert.

It was when a large, fat man walked in, followed by a group, that he knew his day wouldn't be as simple as he first thought, for the man seemed to wear three large shields, have short black hair, and a badly painted red-eared slider. The fake Jin demanded a table, rudely ordered himself some meat and ale, and even treated a waitress like she was nothing more then an object.

"Well... let's see how this goes first..." Jin muttered, taking a piece of the sourdough bread he had and eating it, a slightly sour look on his face.

[kahz]

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Just another day. Nothing out of the ordinary.

The same day as always. Nothing new, nothing exciting. This seemed to be the life of a constantly wandering swordsman, and although you would think otherwise, the young man seemingly had nothing of interest to stir up his daily routine. A bodyguard for hire, a messenger part-time, a helpful individual making his way across the countryside and doing whatever tasks he's able to handle.

It's a simple life, nothing interesting, nothing very adventurous.

After spending quite a few days in the streets of Hyrule Castle Town, you'd think he's just about seen and done it all. No, Kahz was growing bored of this day to day hustle and bustle, even if the man remained humble to whatever employers or kind souls he helped in their lives. The routine remained the same; venture into town, look for work, do whatever he could, make just enough rupees to pay for his evening meal, then find a place to rest up for the night. Rinse and repeat.

Today however, Kahz decided to break his routine for once, to rest up after a long day of errands he'd done the day before. The young man made his way through town, looking for that same cozy tavern he was becoming a regular at each evening. Passing through the hurrying crowds, weaving his way carefully past everyone rushing along with their busy lives, the you man finally found his way there.

Entering calmly, taking down his straw hat and maneuvering around the group of men that entered just before himself, Kahz waited by the bar for a moment to collect whatever change he had on him at the time. Lucky for him, it seems the good deeds had paid off these past few days, leaving just enough for a small meal and some refreshments. Nodding and pardoning a barmaiden for a seat, the young man ordered his short meal and watched the woman walk off out of sight.

For a moment Kahz thought he heard someone speaking quietly nearby, but ignoring the idea and waiting silently at his table, the young man just kept his mind from wandering too far. It was none of his business, he wasn't involved, so no point in seeking out something he had no reason to be apart of. Taking in the savory smells of the food being laid out on other tables, Kahz's mind drifted off with the anticipation of his own meal to soon arrive.

Just another day. Nothing out of the ordinary. Right?

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[Jin Reno]

Jin kept his head down, sipping his rum before looking over to the side, glancing at the table with the false him acting like a jerk. He had a few people who had simply acted like him in order to get a few things to eat, so that was fine since everyone needed to eat, but to soil his name like this...

He uncoiled his hand around the piece of bread he held and looked at it for a moment before taking a big chunk out of it. He chewed and ate it before Jin looked over at the other table once more. The fake pulled the barmaid into his lap and started to try forcing her too kiss him, the group he was with laughing loudly.

That was it, the last straw. The man was rudely abusing his name for his own personal gain and soiling it even more so. In fact, each action he did caused Jin to grumble and hate the man a bit more, but he got to his feet and walked over to the group. They looked up at him, their laughing stopping, though the fake was still trying to steal a kiss.

Jin threw what was left of his sourdough bread demi-loaf at the impostor, striking him directly in the face. The bar went quiet, people fearing what the 'Human Warden Jin Reno' would do to this cloaked stranger who had assaulted him. The barmaid struggled free and went back into the kitchen as the false man got to his feet, standing at least a foot over Jin, leaning over the table.

"You have guts stranger... do you know who I am?" The Impostor Jin asked, grinning a slightly angry look. Jin just chuckled beneath the hood, "A Fake." The Impostor's face faltered for a moment, but he gained his footing back and threw a punch at Jin's face. A ring went through the bar as Jin blocked the attack with his left forearm.

The Impostor pulled his hand back, clutching it while his face was contorted with pain. "W-What the hell..." He started to say, but Jin had moved forward a few inches and struck the fake in the stomach, sending him flying back into the wall, cracking the wood a bit. The man wasn't fully unconscious, and Jin moved close and kneeled down in front of the Impostor.

He moved his head in close and moved his hood back a bit, Lisa looking down at the fake. "Never steal my name again." He said, his voice filled with a frightening anger. Jin stood back up, Lisa looked around the bar and looking at everyone with interest, and he placed her on his table. The tortoise went right over to the plate with the greens and started eating, and Jin sat back down.

"Waitress... can I have a slice of apple pie please?" Jin asked, a smile on his face as the four men the Impostor came in with were unsure how to react.

[kahz]

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No.. perhaps there was something out of the ordinary here today after all.

Kahz watched the cloaked men carefully from below the rim of his straw hat, just as he got to his feet to deliver a swift blow to the disgusting moron across the room. They both looked similar, in clothing alone perhaps. The cloaked man far better built than the other, and his armor of the finer genuine than the man he slugged in the jaw.

Smirking almost, it seems he caught just a little of the situation here; an impostor. Smirking, but watching only just a little as the man placed down what looked like a tortoise on his table, it seemed like this was definitely one of the more unique people Kahz had seen in his travels. 'Interesting.' He thought for a moment.

At last the man returned to his seat as the crowd accompanying the fake stood a tad bewildered. Honestly, they looked like more like children than thugs; standing there in both shock and confusion as if someone stomped all over their toys. It was amusing really, something Kahz tried hard not to laugh at. Ordering a nice dessert after that little show? Nice touch.

As Kahz looked away from the young man and his companion, it seems the waitress finally arrived with his own meal. Grinning widely as she placed the food before him, Kahz finally took down his hat and placed it at his side. "Thank you kindly, miss." He said warmly, she smiled back and walked off, leaving him to his steaming bowl of beef strew and side of bread.

For a moment he was able to forget about the two men, Kahz then distracting himself completely with the hearty meal. Hungry would be an understatement. Taking little time but remembering his manners, then began eating away with little hesitation. Whatever disruptions could take place in this tavern were little of Kahz's concern, unless he were to become involved, that is.

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[Jin Reno]

You know, that would have been the end of that, but things never seemed that easy for Jin. Hell, nothing was every 'that easy' for him. The fact was, that after given a moment to recover, the impostor got to his feet, his eyes glowing red. Within a matter of moments, all of his skin seemed to flake off as he drew a wicked looking sword and put the shield from his back onto his arm.

He allies followed suit, though they were a little smaller then the one they followed. He raised his blade into the air, his teeth chattering as the weapon came down upon Jin's back, but it simply struck the shield beneath his cloak. However, the blade was awfully close to the left side of his head. "Hmm... I am giving you and your friends a chance to leave. I am warning you." Jin said, as most of the other people in the bar ran out or hid behind tables or the bar.

"You are smart. I am sure that you Ainur's can figure out that I am willing to let you go without any conflict, but if it goes on, I won't hold back." Jin said softly, one hand holding the blade while the other got a pieces of apple pie, which he promptly ate.

[kahz]

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If everything had gone the way this turtle swordsman had planned, it would seem like the impostor and his buddies would have just left well enough alone with shame. That was however, what any smart man would have done. It seems like there would be fewer intelligent people to be leaving this bar today than Kahz would have guessed, but as far as he knew now from the stranger's conflict with these men, this wasn't about to end peacefully.

Just as Kahz turned his attention to the men again, he saw them shed away their disguises to reveal more monstrous forms. "I wouldn't do that if I were you." Kahz spoke out, finishing his meal and finally flicking his gaze to the ex-impostor. For all he knew this other man could be of ill-intent just like the others, but covering up his meaning with kindness and trying to avoid conflict.. no, this wasn't quite the case. Getting involved wasn't really something he'd hoped for, but sitting on the sidelines while innocent people were thrown into a panic? That wasn't exactly his style either.

Turning then, Kahz's gaze met with others behind the tall skeletal swordsman. Addressing then the other beasts behind their leader of sorts, Kahz continued with a short smirk on his face. "I can't condone starting a fight in a bar. I'm sure those fine people who ran out the door might say the same." A handful of men against just one dark-haired swordsman and his tortoise? Nah, that just wouldn't do. Kahz pulled up his hat again to look the other swordsman in the eye if possible, for any sincere sign or reason to aid him.

"Can't we all just take this outside, perhaps?"

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[Jin Reno]

The skeletal warrior stopped and looked over at Kahz for a moment, unsure how to react to the two people who did not cower in fear of their true forms. The skeleton pulled on his sword and Jin released it, the human getting to his feet and staring at the man who pretended to be him. "We do not go by that name, we are Monsters! True Monsters of Hyrule!" The Stalfos said, his mouth snapping at each word.

The other Stalfos shifted a bit, looking at each other and then to their leader for any clue as what to do. "Tsk, we will stay inside, you can't fool us." The Stalfos leader hissed, swinging his sword at Jin again, though this time Jin jumped back to dodge it. "Lisa, Armor." Jin said, the tortoise turning into a bright light before hitting Jin's chest, covering head to toe with armor.

"I am more then fine fighting inside, lets just try to not destroy this place in the process. When I win, you five will leave when the sun sets in your human forms." Jin said, the smile on his face hidden by the magical armor that protected him. "You are more then welcome to help out if you want swordsman." He added, looking over at Kahz.

[kahz]

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Gathering what little information from the swordsman as he could, Kahz took this opportunity to slowly collect his things and rise up from his seat, preferring if only to allow others to make their first move. This stranger was of a caliber Kahz himself had scarcely seen before, and judging by his sudden change into the armored warrior standing before the group of bewildered stalfos, Kahz himself raised a brow before speaking up once again. "Very well. In immediate respect for an ally in arms, I suppose it best to offer my name; I'm Kahz."

Failing to withdraw his blade and remaining silent for a few moments, the young man scanned the surroundings of the bar with quick shifts in his gaze, then turning his attention back to the creatures standing ready to attack just a few feet away. It wasn't Kahz's style to jump into the fray at the drop of the gauntlet, but rather he waited and watched, the man in armor proposing to make the first move if the fools were to follow through with an assault.

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