Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Wow, this weekend was ???
Friday's lunch plans with my new boss were canceled when he remembered about his friend's daughter's graduation, I stopped by before he left and I think I got another employee in trouble with the plans he had lent me to "take notes on" (It involves the boy's bathroom at a high school building site... 'nuff said). I really think that impressed him.

Friday night, I helped my friend throw his going away party (he's off to join the Army) and I finally got paid back the money he owed me (it's nothing compared to the money another friend owes me... at least that was money already spent). Apparently, as I heard that someone said to someone else that I'm something like the greatest Guitar Hero player ever (I have to disagree), because I played through more than half of the game on expert level without a memory card in a matter of an hour (I was the entertainment). I really think this A-kon will be that much more awesome because of my skillz in that game (and being in my ninja costume... while playing it).

Saturday was there... it just was and I enjoyed my sleep. That night I stayed up for a midnight showing of Evil Dead 2 in a theater near downtown. I hadn't seen it before even though I've seen Army of Darkness (part 3 of the trilogy) five times. It was wonderful that the gore was in the three primary colors of light (RGB) - just something I had noticed by the end of the movie.

Sunday was once again there... just like Saturday... I had dinner with my college group friends (as per usual), and I went home to sleep...

Monday was there... It might have been a day off for everyone (including myself this time!), but it was still a Monday. I had dinner with my parents and brother and his wife and her parents. My nephew actually behaved himself mostly (amazing), and I drew a picture of Elmo for him and tore it off the newspaper (I was doing a Sudoku puzzle). He wanted more than that, so he took half the puzzle when he tore off a chunk... ::twitch:: that was a hard puzzle...

Here I am again today - daily grind - no paid holiday... last three days of work. I'm excited and bored at the same time. All I have for you is a new bit of 'Ninja Kai':

Chapter 3: Part 4

The best way to describe Konsetsuo's house was literally to not call it a house. A compound would be more accurate, yet still not good enough. A huge courtyard surrounded by walls more than twice as tall as Kai butted up against a gate that rivaled the design of the one at the front of the village. In the center, a large building rose two floors above the ground and weakened everything with it's regal stature.

"Hello," someone said as Kai stood gawking at the grand architecture.

"Oh, hi. I need to see Konsetsuo's parents."

The older man eyed Kai sternly. "What business do you have with them?" His eyes showed pity towards Kai.

"I was told to return something to them."

"They are busy right now. I would be happy to deliver... What is it, now?" The large man was now blatantly suspicious of Kai.

"Um, nothing. I'm more than willing to come back when either one has returned," Kai offered

"Nonsense!" the man bellowed, "What could someone who could at most be an apprentice ninja have to deliver that's so important? Why can't I hold it for my brother?"

"Please sir," Kai tried to say calmly, "May I wait for one of them to show up?"

"It could be hours, or maybe even a day before they return."

"I can return after my training to see if they are back."

Konsetsuo's uncle now fixed his dark eyes on the bundle on Kai's back. Kai barely noticed how swiftly he had grabbed it, but the bundle was now in his hands. He unwrapped the bundle and the broken blade fell to the ground.

"NO! The sword of Miho!" he cried aloud. He turned his gaze to Kai as he gripped the hilt tightly. "YOU! YOU did this! DIDN'T you?"

As Kai backed away slowly, his gaze followed. "You have brought dishonor not only on myself and my brother's son, but the entire Miho clan! If you wish to live, leave our land now!"

Kai turned and ran at top speed from the Miho compound. He didn't look over his shoulder, but he ran until he was at the steps of the Karada building in the center of town. His breathing was heavy when he turned to listen and see if someone had been following him.

"What business do you have here, Kai?" came a voice from behind.

Kai had forgotten the voice, he guarded himself as he turned to see Gaijinkage's pleasantly unaware face.

"What's the matter, Kai?"

"Konsetsuo's *gasp* uncle *gasp*," Kai said, still out of breath.

"Oh, don't worry about him... Aren't you supposed to be at the academy?"

"I was given permission to *gasp* return Konsetsuo's *gasp* sword to his parents. *gasp* I broke it when *gasp* Konsetsuo attacked me yesterday. *gasp*"

"He attacked you? That boy has to get his head on straight before someone knocks it off. And now it seems Kensei has sworn another blood oath. Damn, if it weren't already too hard to keep this village running..."

"Sir, why does the Miho family seem to hate me?"

"Don't make hasty judgments, Kai. You've only met Konsetsuo and his uncle. The two of them wouldn't think twice about hating you for giving a compliment. I don't intend to give you a history lesson, but the Miho clan holds honor in high regard, and sometimes someone will define honor in a more radical way... Did you say you broke the Miho sword? ...You defeated Konsetsuo in sword combat?"

"Sword combat is incorrect, because I didn't have one, but yeah I managed to break the sword before he could kill me. And when Konsetsuo's Uncle took the sword from me, he did call it the Miho sword."

"Konsetsuo was the heir and he lost in combat? Kai, you must walk with me to the training grounds! Kensei may not have any mercy left for you since he let you run from their house. I can't risk your assassination! Least of all because of acting in self-defense!"

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yep, "danger will robinson" ::flails arms around::
This part had a ton of revising compared to the normal amount... Gah! I've got to check my email!

Questions:

1) What's one thing you would change about the American educational system?
2) What's your favorite kind of uniform?
3) I'm hungry, what should I eat?

Have a great day, and thank you for the comments!
-Krustyknuckles
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