[i]As the giant of a man continued to study in awe at the design of the Dojo and the natural beauty of the courtyard, a silent figure entered without a murmur or introduction, as they walked straight towards the cherry blossom in the center. [/i] [i]The figurine was...unique, to say the very least. It appeared to have been a female, with the femininely lean body and slight strut added to her movement towards the tree. She was about seven feet tall in total, although she was still about two feet shorter than the giant within the courtyard before her. Her body appeared to have been muscular and strong in some sense, so that was certainly a similarity. [/i] [i]Upon her body was a suit of dark gleaming armor, the previous top layer rusted and a darker color. Yet, it glinted a little, a flicker of gold shining through the rust and wear of the suit. The helm was shaped like the growling head of a ferocious lion, it's teeth barred as a slit between it's teeth was present so that one could see through the metal structure. A deep purple plume descended from the back of her helmet, the royal color gleaming in the sunlight. [/i] [i]She bore no weapons over than an eight-foot long spear, the weapon clasped tightly within her hands. The cross-like weapon was of medieval design, although in a similar fashion to the armor - it was black with wear and rust, although faint shimmers of gold was still visible. She stood before the tree, before kneeling and beginning to speak.[/i] ---------------------------- "...Anri. Yuria. John. Ella. Kara. Irina. Meredith. Nathanial. Samuel. Celon. Uncle Smough...Balthazar... Mom, Dad... ...I pray for all of you. For each, and every one of you. I pray that your lives are fruitful and filled with joy and prosperity. I pray...that I will meet each and every one of you again...so that we can celebrate, and laugh, and love each other once more.." [i]The woman fell silent, continuing to pray..[/i]