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Fudou the Mountain	The banks of the Yellow River are usually fairly active. It's not strange to find the colorful denizens of Great Forks out here in various scattered groups and gatherings here and there along its beaches and embankments and so the gathering of one particular crowd might not seem all that unusual. But of some interest might be the discussions taking place. "So he just walked in??" "Said he'd found something he wanted to retrieve." "A ship? How! Guy's -huge- though.." "I think he's one of the Congregation of Victory fighters." "An Exigent?" "I have no idea!" And so on and so on. The river itself seems unwilling to yield any answers at the moment.
Radiant Heart Princess	One would think that being this far out of town is unlike someone like Radiant. Truth is she actually felt like relaxing after a long few days work. Between her business and training she could use it. Plus some of her workers suggested the area for such a purpose.
Fudou the Mountain	"Have you come to place your bets on if the man is going to drown, milady?" asks one of the bystanders upon noticing the approach of Radiant Heart Princess and clearly identifying her as someone of noble note given her dress. "I doubt he'll drown. I doubt that very much.." notes the mans companion as he points out to the river. "Look!" Further out the top of a mans head begins to slowly crest the top of the water. A faded purple head wrap clinging to his skull and matted dark brown hair and the rest of him emerging bit by bit ... He's appears to be walking and is far enough out that such a thing would not be feasible for any normal individual so he is quite inhumanly tall..and as more of him crests upwards out of the water..the scope of his actual physique becomes more and more apparent. A fully roided out Yeddim would not be so thickly and heavily muscled as the sinew hangs off of him in vast collections of bulky flesh causing the water to drain off of him as he emerges like waterfalls rushing down the sides of mountain ranges. To those who know the sight, the identity of the bruiser is clear. "The mountain!" shouts some, taking in the way to huge body of Fudou as the goliath moves closer and closer and the earth itself begins rumbling. All of this spectacle contrasted by the giants bemused expression and the glasses on his broad nose. "Everyone can relax.I just went for a little swim and to get something that was lost." he rumbles out as he draws nearer to the shoreline..bass voice deep and booming and the very ground trembling slightly as his feet touch on more solid land. His body looming up and up and up and the people backing away more and more and more. Of note, slung over his shoulder is a gigantic rope of absurd dimensions as well, its full length disappearing behind him back into the river.
Radiant Heart Princess	She would raise an eyebrow. "Oh no he's not going to drown. Pity I got here too late, I might have won some jade." She said in a amused tone that clearly indicates she is joking before waving to the Mountain. "Hello, Fudou. How have you been?" She still is not sure if he's a solar or lunar. Exigent maybe? From what little she was told of the Sidereals he lacks even the tiniest bit of subtlety they'd go for. "Soo...what's with the rope?" She said immeditely mentally slapping her self in the face at saying that outloud.
Fudou the Mountain	"Well hello! I was wondering when you'd show up again!" Fudou gives Radiant a big full toothed grin. "I have a colleague for whom I have done favors for from time to time. A ship of his sank by some accident." He lifts one arm up, gesturing with its tree trunk dwarfing girth as he adds, "No fault of mine for once." So he's sunken ships before? .. Probably. "Anyway.. I intend to retrieve it and hold it over his head in order to obtain a favor in return." He then considers how that sounded and then adds, "Well not -literally- hold it over his head." The implication being that..he could. "Not fish, if you were wondering luv. My tastes have been to refined by the fish of the Dreaming Sea!" He braces his body, leaning back some. Creation itself seems to groan as the titanic man pushes upon it to steady himself. The muscles of torso and legs seeming to rapidly inflate in size ever larger as strength surges into him. One can almost imagine the sound of his sinew and bones creaking against one another like the stretching of industrial leather. Maybe one -can- hear it. For all of the display, Fudou's, the giants, grin remains unphased as he begins to pull on the rope in an epic tug of war, one hand and then the other as the crowds gape at his antics. "I would love a well cooked delicacy of Volivat right now.." he rumbles, still addressing Holeyn as causally as if he were just seated next to her and not towing a sunken yacht up. "All seasoned and spiced up to melt right in my mouth. Oh yes.."
Radiant Heart Princess	Of course,Radiant tries to look shocked. And by try we mean actually kinda Is shocked. She's met a few strong types during her training after she joined the Silver Pact. But they were mostly newer full moons. Still figuring it all out. "Well I'm not exactly a expert of Dreaming Sea cusine but I think I might be able to put together something." She said nervously. Likely hood of Fudou being a Celestial is very likely. And if she messes this up he can probably crush her.
Fudou the Mountain	Even experienced Full Moons might be shocked at this. It's one thing , for example, to be experienced but the gifts Luna affords her champions are varied and many paths can be taken. For this monsterous mountain of a brute.. it seems he's dedicated himself wholly to the art of brute strength and size and at the ease at which he pulls this off seems to imply this is just the tip of the iceberg. He notes her nervousness, merely continuing to grin at her. His eyes are hidden behind his spectacles but there is mercurial mischief in his expression and broad bearded smile. "So you cook?" he rumbles, bemused. "Is that your business? Cooking?" It's hard to tell if he's exerting real effort per se but then again his freakish body is pumped up even and ever larger as his sinew piles on mass and veins the size of shipping ropes stand out on his massive arms and shoulders even if his words are languid and amused. "You never did tell me what you were able to do well, luv. Aside from eavesdrop..." His grin becomes more 'knowing' as well. Meanwhile, behind him, almost absently, the beginnings of what looks to be a water logged yacht starting to emerge.. Dragged up dramatically by the behemoth as onlookers start clapping and cheering. No galleon but still huge. Big enough to ship cargo up and down the Yellow River. The yacht continues to be dragged shore ward with the giant backing up now..and then finally dropping the rope as the vessel teans awkwardly to its side.
Radiant Heart Princess	Radiant shakes her ehad. "Nah. I just had to learn while I was getting off the ground. I'm involved in alot of things, but I'd say the one I'm most involved in is trading, mostly jewlery" She looks at Fudou. Surprised. Did he see her Tell? If so she needs to figure out how did he find out it was her. "Wait how did you know?" She said trying to keep her cool.
Fudou the Mountain	He gives her a long, long look, cranking an eyebrow up above his glasses and then he looks around and bellows, "Alright! Show's over! You can oogle my body in the arena soon!" The mortals seem annoyed but also they seem inclined to not test the giant for though he did not sound cruel or intimidating there is a clear aura to his words that would suggest defying him is not in their best interests. Clearly he wants privacy to investigate his recoverd wreck. As they move off, Fudou turns his attention back to Princess and then crouches down to be nearer to her as he peers at her. "How did I now... 'what .. exactly?" he prompts.
Radiant Heart Princess	She is weighting her options. Letting him know is a risk. But she's backed into a corner. She could run but she doubt she'd get far. "Before I say anything, I want to ask you something first. Since noone else is here...how much do you know? And what exactly are your intentions?" She said cautiously
Fudou the Mountain	"Oh come on. I know you were there, close enough, to be listening to me and Raullaur." Fudou taps his ear and grins slowly, "I have very, very, good senses... It's funny what you can hear and then not hear when you're on guard. You got a thing for Lionmen, eh luv?" Fudou's smile fades slightly as he inclines his head and peers at her. "If you have something to hide I can guess at what it probably is..in a place like this.." He gestures absently to indicate Great Forks, "Obvously nothing mortal is worth hiding.. And..this place is friendly to spirits and supernatural beings. Exisgents and those seeking the gift of the exigence are not an unusual or unheard of sight nor are the Dragonblood. SO waht could I possibly 'know' ...or risk 'knowing' that someone might be afraid to reveal to me? Furthermore..if I were mere mortal..should I not be afraid?" He muses on this for a few seconds and then says, "Anyway..I won't force your secrets out of you but...you may as well reveal them."
Radiant Heart Princess	She would actually blush pretty brightly. "I wouldn't say I'm not interested in someone..." She said before dodging the question. "I guess if you could figure out there's no way to avoid it. So here it is." She would breathe in. And a small silver crescent appears on her forehead
Fudou the Mountain	"I would say...you were somewhat obvious." says Fudou, tone even though his smile remains. He doesn't react in shock or overt surprise..but..he does nod his head somewhat. "But that's in hindsight. It's not like I guessed that sepcifically. But I knew you were not..normal. A normal mortal would not simply gravitate as you did towards us. You were interested..and yes..your interest in Raullaur was plain from the moment i saw you. You immediately took to him and sided with thinking he'd simply dominate the battlefield over even me..." He grins and then thumbs at the yacht wreck behind him. "Hopefully I've given you more...perspective?" To add to his point, the full moon drifts into view on his brow as he reveals himself to her. "There. No no more need for games."
Radiant Heart Princess	"Well....that's a shock." She said breathing a sigh of relief. "And you certainly did. I guess reintroductions are in order. Radiant Heart Princess, Changing Moon Caste. Sorry still two years fresh from training myself. You're actually the first Lunar I've seen in a little over a year." She said sincerly. "And for the record, yes backing Raullaur might be a tiny bit of bias on my part." That part is insincere, it's entirely because bias.
Fudou the Mountain	"Now you've got me curiouss ..but I won't pry." says Fudou, knowing full well he probably will pry at some point. "Cheer for whom you will luv. We've all got our crushes. Even me!" He spreads his massive arms wide and then says, "Anyway..Fudou the Mountain will do for me. or Fudou. I still go by that around these parts.. I've had other namnes but I discarded them. I suppose i am a little older then you, so far as how long I've been chosen.. But you should know that there are others like us around here. You will meet them soon. It would not be prudent for me to divulge their identity without their permission but with your permission I will pass your name on to them. Fair?"
Radiant Heart Princess	Radiant would smile and nod. "Deal. I won't try to step on yours or anyone elses toes. Besides I'm not even a whole decade into this yet. I wasn't kidding when I said I might embarass myself if I tried fighting in the tournament. Since my big offensive stuff would be obvious Sorcery and probably not even be allowed in it. And even then I am green there"
Fudou the Mountain	"I don't think that would be a good idea." Fudou looks amused and then laughs. "The Congregation of Victory is certainly fascinating but we would be foolish to assume that there aren't those involved who want to try and draw out beings such as ourselves so it's good to not be sloppy or careless. Great Forks offers great opportunity to us due to the lack of a Realm presence and the Wyld Hunt but certainly while there are those here who welcome us there are those who still see us as anathema. So be careful. I wouldn't worry about steppign on anyones toes though. We all seem to get along well and are mostly on the same page. Mostly. You will learn that as you meet more of us.." He spreads his arms wide and nods, "As for me? I am 'disguised' as an Exigent. Fudou, The Mountain, chosen of a south eastern great god of earthquakes, mountain ranges and strength. I can disguise my essence displays and hide my mutations so I can operate with some openess but still .. Care is needed from time to time.."