Several weeks past, devoid of any unusual activity or notable figures upon the station untill recently.
The atmosphere on Ryuku stirred lightly as things would soon be set in motion, without a single individual oblivious to the upcoming events.
At the bar, the notorious pair of Dragons, Yasuo and Ibisu, take a few hours of R&R after their shift, each of them sipping from their warm sake while exchanging words, their gaze focused on the Shogi board between them.
Yasuo stared at the pieces, uneasy, his gaze darting towards his partner for brief moments ever so often. Upon a single moment while Ibisu looked the other way, Yasuo moved to cheat by switching the position of two pieces upon the board, all while pretending to make a move "Your turn."he mumbled with fake confidence.
Ibisu looked back at the board after a few brief moments. He analised his position and made a move, his pawns still in a strong position despite his partner's trick. "Heard the rumours, lately ?"the man inquired in a low tone.
"Yeah, I've heard a few things. Word has it, there's going to be a meeting here. Senju-sama is attending personally. Guess that's why he's been on the station for the past few days."Yasuo replied casually, yet striving to keep the facade as he felt the strain of his partner within the game. He made a move, what seemed to be his best choice, hoping for the best.
"It's been a while since the clans came together for a council. This isn't just another meesly discussion. The Dragons will be on the move again, and word has it, there'll be some distant friends attending the meeting to follow."Ibisu continued. He then paused after making another move on the board, going for his cup and taking a sip of his drink.
Yasuo scratches his face with his fingers gently as he notices he's being crushed in the game. He sighed deeply while taking a gulp of sake. Once more, he noticed his partner look away, and immediately moved to switch a few pieces on the board, this time thinking he ensured his victory."Oh, a new face joins the scene ? Who is it this time ? Also, check the board. I think we're done here."he smirked afterwards.
Ibisu quirked an eyebrow as he inspected the pieces on the board. After a quick, unnoticed glance at Yasuo, the Dragon took a few long moments to analise the game and made one last move."Nobody new. But word has it The Order is starting to get involved. For real this time. Also, you were right. Shogi, I win."
Yasuo nearly choked on his drink as he noticed he lost again"Oh come on! How'd you get me this time..?"he started whimpering as his partner, calmly replied before sipping from his drink"Your trickery has short legs, easily outrunned by truth and strategy."
