Iwane-Kaho interaction

(16:31:24) Iwane had been quiet for most of the day, though that wasn't unusual for the Water Mati. Iwane generally went about his business without a word, though would give the occasional simple and easy to understand comment or request when need be. While he had many things yet to do, such as getting dinner ready for their beloved Mistress, the plan for that meal was easy enough to cook up quickly and still be a lovely meal. Finishing up some cleaning left to do by one of the younger slaves, he gave a soft sigh before putting his cleaning supplies back where they went. His eyes glanced about the room, then he nodded. "Kaho-chan... would you care to spar for a little bit?"

(16:37:19) Kaho had settled on doing some laundry and pressing her own suit jackets and vests. It was more important now than ever to look far more presentable in this place. There were other things that needed delicate cleaning and careful drying to preserve them as best as possible. Chest had been wrapped since she'd not yet left to head out and so she busied herself with the last bit of hanging and folding. At the calling of her name she'd finish the last shirt and lift her attention to Iwane and his suggestion for a little spar. With a smirk she would gently set the neatly folded shirt upon the rest and step back from the table. "Dinner is well on its way?" Laundry had been taken care of for the moment. Really, she didn't see why not, they needed to keep themselves sharp given the nature of this place.

(16:41:14) Iwane gave a soft chuckle. "The potatoes are simmering, so I believe they will be fine until we finish. Everything else is just about ready." He nodded to his fellow Kerai, moving to grab a pair of pants to slip on before removing his apron. While Kaho had seen him completely nude before he'd reached this status, it had become a habit to do such in such an order. And besides, that apron didn't do well when it came to fighting. Grabbing up his chest plate, he grinned before making his way toward her. A playful ruffle of her hair was given. "Shall we see if the student has surpassed the master?" Always with the tease, though he still got his butt kicked quite often.

(16:50:20) Kaho took to leaning to peek into the kitchen. Not that she could see anything from here, it was more based off smell, and while she didn't cook often these days it was still something she knew from her time climbing the rungs of servitude. "Wonderful. I'm hungry as it is and you've taken well to fixing things just right." Compliment came with a smile and her eyes focused upon him. Even if he was nude, despite men not being her taste, she was not unsettled. Wasn't all that uncommon for her to parade around nude in the early hours of the morning to stretch and work out in private before running and other activities. As hair was ruffled she'd dip her head and spin about to already strike a pose. Iwane should know it by now. Kaho was ready to defend. She'd already dressed well enough for a spar. "Let's work on your aggressive stance. Hit me." Kaho was very good at avoiding, defending, parrying, and seizing her attackers after disorientation for very harsh strikes afterwards.

(16:55:14) Iwane smirked when his fellow Kerai and teacher spun into a pose, slipping into his own stance. One fist down by his forward leg while the other remained by his chest, his feet shifted swiftly toward her as he aimed a decent strike toward her left shoulder. As for the meal in preparation, he was always careful with the food he made, making sure every herb, every spice, was balanced perfectly to bring out the best of flavor while ensuring the meal was nourishing. But, for now, the spar was what was on his mind.

(17:06:22) Kaho's stance was relaxed, arms up, hands at chest height, fingers loose and wiggling. It was just a matter of time before she'd try to break down his attack. A light step allowed her better position in the room. When the attack came she'd snap her arm and wrist, backhand to the arm that threw the punch, as well as a sharp twist and lean, letting his strike be thrown off just a bit and her own movement let her slip by. A smile did appear and a little more bounce was in her step as she reset. "Getting closer." Only a bit of space between his attacks and her body these days, should they miss, compared to when they had first started! "Again. Be quick. Don't let me read it."

(17:15:38) Iwane gave a light growl at the near miss, but was pleased regardless. He knew he was getting better, and always enjoyed sparring with her. Without missing too much of a beat, the Water Mati shifted his feet once more, his mix of kung fu and tae kwon do leading to a Drunken Monkey-like palm strike toward her midsection. He was getting faster, and should the strike miss again, he would follow up with clenching that fist in an attempt of a grapple.

(17:23:35) Kaho flashed Iwane a grin and awaited his move. Kaho was rather notorious for deflecting blows and driving opponents wild with aggravation before she'd fire off a bit of aggressive execution of her own. Iwane knew this! The following attack was met with circular swing of her arm, moving down, where once more a smack was offered to drive the blow down and away from her body, but it did leave her open to be grappled afterwards, which was seen and her attempt to dislodge was not likely to be all too successful. Instead she'd aim to turn her body into him, using a foot to stomp onto his own to buy opening to escape. One thing she had always taught was that the true danger in an opponent was their desire to win no matter the cost. Honor was for competition. Dirty tricks kept them and their Mistress alive!

(17:29:42) Iwane had a feeling his teacher would go for a foot stomp, and quickly dropped with her, his own grin evident. He knew of her dirty tricks method, and had a few of his own, leaning in to lick at her ear. Eww! But, it likely would surprise her. While this was happening, he shifted an arm around her waist, grasping at the arm left free and attempting to tug it behind her.

(17:45:33) Kaho would curse in her own mind. The boy was learning! This was a good thing and she'd be nothing but proud of his anticipation. It was the lick to her ear that made her brow tighten and she'd not expected that really weird bit. This did give him the advantage and body did fuss a moment too late before arm was bent back leading her to grunt and rise on her feet a touch. "Now you're learning... just don't do that in public for all our sakes?"

(17:49:47) Iwane laughed softly, giving that grasped arm a light squeeze before he shifted his other arm down to scoop her off her feet. In that quick motion, he let the grasped arm go so that it wouldn't twist out of socket. "A dirty trick only used on you." He had such the smart-ass look on his face at the moment, though knew he still probably was going to get the snot beat out of him.

(17:55:56) Kaho wiggled to test his hold but found herself scooped up. A bit of a squeal, the hard looking woman so much more girly when not needing to look as though she'd rip your face off- despite being able. Arm was wrestled free and worked about before she'd shake her head and sigh. "You are a pain." Kaho would grumble before giving him a light punch in the shoulder. "Put me down." A light bit of amusement in her voice.

(18:27:31) Iwane chuckled, taking the punch to his shoulder before letting her down. "I may be a pain, but you trained me to be the Kerai I am for Mistress Masamaki." His two tails gently swayed behind him, the coral coating giving a soft sliding sound on the floor. "And besides... that was fun." He smiled lightly, glancing back toward the kitchen. "I do hope she will like the chicken I'm preparing for this evening."

(20:09:46) Kaho settled down on her feet and rolled her shoulders about before turning around to face him. "I would have you no other way." Kaho assured him with a rest of both hands on his cheeks. Tails would flick about as he mentioned the fun it was. "We always have fun." Unless they really got into a heated fight, but that was rare. Moving hands away once he'd turn she'd look into the kitchen as well. "We'll find out." Kaho would smirk and give him a light backhand smack to his chest. "I'll set your clothes aside."

(20:16:46) Iwane gave a smile to her, nodding softly as he went to finish up the last bit of cooking. "Thanks. Pick out my best, if you don't mind too much." He always wanted to look his best whenever presenting himself to their Mistress. She meant the world to him, of course. Especially when she'd saved him from being purchased by someone who would completely misuse his skills. The water in the pots could be heard coming to a fast boil, bringing all the food to perfection before the scent of the roasted chicken came billowing out of the stove. He gave a grin, then plated the meal carefully. Coming out, he gave a nod. "I'll go ahead and get dressed... the food is keeping warm in the oven, though I do hope she will be expecting us soon. I would much rather not give it to her cold."

(20:27:18) Kaho moved about the table and set aside a few articles of clothing. "Oh, of course." They always did their best to appeal to their Mistress and her tastes. Always looking the best. The best clothing was set aside for him and she went about unwrapping herself to better dress and look appropriate for dinner. "I do hope so. It smells wonderful and I am so hungry." A simple pair of loose pants would be applied after her usual work attire was slipped free and set off into a basket. Then she applied a rather simple kimono, orange, with a stripped pattern, secured with a simple tie around the waist. "Right there." She'd point out his clothes for the evening and then gather up the rest to set them in each of their rooms and their Mistress would have hers neatly put away before she would return.

(20:32:59) Iwane smiled to Kaho, nodding before taking his clothes to get dressed. He always wished to look his best of course. He grinned when she complimented the scent of the food, nodding. "You do know the rules, of course. We're not allowed the food until after she has eaten, or if she gives us permission to dine with her." When Kaho returned, the Water Mati was dressed to the nines, ready to pull the plated meals from the oven to carry over to their Mistress.

(20:55:54) Kaho's hungry stomach had been smelling the cooking meal for quite some time now. The laundry was distracting her earlier, as was the small spar, but now she was focused on it and body wanted something to eat after all the work put in today. "I know." Lower lip was nibbled on as she looked to the kitchen. "I hope we can dine with her today. I like it when we can all eat together." As much as she might seem the total bitch outside this room she was sweet. Tails would futter around and soon work out through a slit in the back of the kimono. "Is everything set for her return?" Kaho turned to Iwane and then looked about the room.

(21:01:24) Iwane chuckled softly, giving his teacher a gentle hug as one of his tails lightly wrapped around her. "I made sure to clean while the food was cooking. So, everything should be in order. The younger ones were a small bit messy, but that was taken care of. They are still learning, after all. Though, I would much rather she not have her ire set upon them." Ever the punching bag, that man. Even in Rei status, the Water Mati proved himself to be able to take any type of punishment dealt. He'd even taken a few licks for Kaho! The male turned toward his fellow Kerai, nodding. "Everything is ready, yes."

(21:20:11) Kaho was smirking once she was hugged. Light hold was returned to him and taills moved and located the one wrapped about her at the moment. "Well... then..." Kaho was looking around a moment and chewing at her lip a few moments. "I suppose we just have to wait then. Make sure it all stays that way." The young ones all had their tasks and it was fairly quiet. "We both had our bumps along the way. It is how we learn, isn't it?" They knew more than most with how often they would fight and train. "Alright!" A lean back and she'd pat him on the chest and wiggle from him to move towards the table. A few placements would be adjusted just slightly. "It's getting late..."

(21:24:37) Iwane gave a soft chuckle to her, nodding. "Indeed." He'd likely had a few more bumps than she'd had, especially when he was being trained to be one of Masa's. But, he didn't mind it. He would still gladly take any lashings even for Kaho. Strange man, but he was lovable. Moving to make sure everything was perfect for their Mistress, he would then give a grin to Kaho. "I can fetch her, if you wish... or if you would rather get her, that is is quite alright with me. Either way, I'll have the food on the table and ready the moment she arrives. We need to do everything we can for her. She's... not been in the best of moods, that I've noticed. Hopefully, we can change that." He glanced to the nearby clock. "It is, yes. Hopefully, she is ready to eat."

(21:34:10) Kaho fussed with the table setting a few moments longer, eyes glued to them, eventually she was still. It was likely Iwane's reminder that she wasn't her usual as of late. "I'll fetch her." A bit of a delay in her reply before she would push a smile to her lips and turn to him. "The dinner is all you today." Tails swept to the side and she went to check the mirror to make sure she was entirely presentable. "I am worried. Are you?" It was a sudden question and a few seconds later she would abruptly turn and set hands together near her stomach. The concern seemed to be shared but was he as worried about her state as she had become?

(21:38:05) Iwane wrapped Kaho in a gentle hug, resting his forehead against the top of her own head. "I am worried, yes. The dinner should be easy on her stomach, should it be a bit sensitive." His own stomach gave a light gurgle, unintentionally showing his own worry for their Mistress. "Don't stress her out too much. If she wishes not to come, please do not force her to. I would rather she be comfortable and happy than to feel that we are trying to pressure her." His own heart ached with how worried he was about Masamaki, that pain evident in his gaze. He really hoped she was alright, that they could help to pull their Mistress out of her downtrodden mood.

(21:44:05) Kaho sighed into the hug and return it to him lightly. A subtle nod was given, glad it wasn't just in her own mind, there was shared concern and that was never a good thing as far as she was concerned. "Never." Kaho would lean back and look to him and chuckle. "If she does not wish to leave I will make sure to remain with her and watch over her tonight. If we are not back within the hour do not let the food go to waste." There would be no good ending to that. "I should probably change again." If she was to be out she had best look as Masamaki wanted her to look. Easing from him she'd head off to change into her usual attire with a touch more privacy. Returning with black pants and a dark purple vest buttoned and perfectly snug, sure to expose the tattoo that was under the subtle stroke of her fingers as she walked into the main room.

(21:50:38) Iwane gave a nod, smiling to his teacher. "If she does wish to join us, please inform her that she shall have my back as a seat. I am sure she will appreciate that." Iwane was always willing to put others comfort before his own, especially when it came to his Mistress. And with her as she'd been recently, the Water Mati was always overjoyed when he could give her the pleasure of putting him in pain. The food would remain in the oven until their return, if they returned. And, if they did, they would find the man standing perfectly in Tatsu. Though, the moment his eyes rested upon his Mistress, he would instantly disappear into the kitchen to retrieve the food, placing it quickly on the table before moving into Inu so that Masa may use him as a seat.

(21:56:43) Kaho bow bow her head to him and smile widely. "I'll do what I can." It was getting late and that was not the best of signs. It may be a long night. "That may be the little bit of temptation we need." Kaho was sure to check pockets for key, her vest pockets for knuckles, and all her accessories were settled and proper before she'd head to the door and open it. Iwane was offered one more smile before she'd exit the room and close the door slowly. It would seem she had some searching to do but there was one good place to start it all off.

(22:00:00) Iwane smiled to her, nodding. "I shall be here, Kaho-chan." With that, he would slip into the kitchen to make sure everything was alright before returning to the main room, occasionally checking back in the kitchen. Couldn't have anything burned, right? Regardless, the Water Mati was patient. Only if Kaho didn't return within the hour would he take the meal from the oven to consume. Hopefully, it wouldn't come to that.