Fun, Frolic and High Speed Chases (Ishi)

[Ishi]

Letting out a hearty laugh she hopped onto the horse behind Jo easily and wrapped her arms around the bandit. "Yes Ishi agree's we should definetly be off before we are set upon however Ishi would much prefer a decent bottle of Brandy or port in contrast with the tabacco after all Ishi doesn't care much about the plant more the drink." She said Ishi liked Jo's dramatisism and wished she were on par but for a ninja she was alright.

[Daring Jo Lockwood]

Jo nodded as the ninja climbed aboard, "Whatever it is that suits you." she said and to took the reins of the horse Ishi had taken. Since it was an extra and originally belonged to the guards, she decided to make use of the situation.

Getting back to the main path, she gave a slap to the horses rear and set the animal galloping away. Turning around, she departed in the opposite direction. Jo set upon the road at a decent pace.

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The journey finally came to a halt at an old run down looking building. In it's heyday it most likely served as the home of a fisherman. Since then, it has been occupied by smugglers of a wide variety of illicit goods. Now, it met Daring Jo's needs by providing a safe haven in this part of the land. Finding good locations to lay low was always an essential part of Jo's plans. Allow for some downtime between jobs and her return home.

"Welcome to just one of my many humble abodes!" Jo grinned as the horse slowed to a halt. "Go on in, make yourself at home. I'll be right along to give you the proper tour as soon as I tend to my horse. What's the use in hiding out if you hitch you horse right outside. I might as well hang my wanted poster on the front door!"

[Ishi]

Nodding she wandered inside and found a chair that seemed comfortable enough knowing that Jo would need to hide her horse just as she would need to hide her height again in order to keep the suspicion on her under wraps. Looking at an old fireplace she quickly sets to work at lighting it and grins as the house is flooded with warmth.

[Daring Jo Lockwood]

Once the horse was taken care of, stashed out of the way and out of sight, Jo strolled back towards the house, quite pleased with herself. The day's earnings would fetch a good price and she had some very pleasant company awaiting her. And she didn't want to keep that company waiting.

Upon entering, she removed her hat and tossed it to the side. It landed atop a nearby table and the thief made a bee line for the kitchen. "My apologies for the upstairs. But part of the charm is the run down appearance." she smirked, "Down below we'll have a much more pleasant surrounding."

[Ishi]

Looking around she blushed slightly.

"Ishi likes it so you don't need to apologize." She said sweetly as she followed Jo downstairs to a surprisingly beautiful room.

"Ishi likes this place better though." SHe continued.

[Daring Jo Lockwood]

The path below was a bit of a more complicated affair. The passageway was hidden beneath a bookcase (and what good passageways are NOT hidden behind bookcases?) that led to a small storeroom. Within the room was yet another hidden emterance that led to a rather luxurious looking room that resided below the living room. Several pieces of fine furniture were set up to accommodate Jo and her guests. An expensive rug covered a generous portion of the floor and painting of Venus City hung above a roomy looking bed. Th painting was old and didn't appear to be the modern city, it was today.

"And here we are. One of my finer getaways." she smirked as she took a seat in one of the chairs. A small table stood between it and it's neighboring chair. Two glasses had been left on the table and Jo wasted no time in pouring the brandy.

"Well, have a seat and a drink!"

[Ishi]

Nodding she took the seat offered and a sip of the brandy.

"Ah definetly a warming drink. So to our new alliance Ishi will make a toast." She said and held her glass up in the traditional toasting pose of her tribe.

[Daring Jo Lockwood]

Jo clinked her glass against Ishi's and swiftly drained it's contents. "Ah, that always hits the spot." she said, sinking into the adjacent chair. Folding one leg over the other, she poured another glass. "Now then...what are your plans? Since you won't be convincing this errant ninja of anything, what do you want to do in this fine kingdom?"

[Ishi]

"Well Ishi to tell the truth doesn't exactly know anymore. She can't return home, nor does she want to. But still Ishi had no plans other then taking the stray ninja back with her and the ninja doesn't want to come so Ishi won't force her but still." Sighing she blew on her empty glass before brushing some of her crimson hair from her face.

"Ishi knows maybe Jo could help her decide on something to do." She said her disappointment changing to hope making her eyes sparkle and her ears and tail stand up straight.

[Daring Jo Lockwood]

Jo smirked and took a smaller sip than her initial gulp. This time around, she was in quite the savoring mood. "Hm...well, I might have a couple ideas." she said, "There are a few things I have kicking around. Never thought of adding in anyone else, but a little misdirection never hurt anyone."

She grinned and sipped the brandy, "Someone with your stature is just born for the spotlight! With everyone looking at you, they won't see me taking everything! This stealth act of yours may even come in handy. Oh, you have lots of potential, my dear Ishi, lots of potential. Of course I will have to make adjustments to my plans, but these will be the fun kind of adjustments!"

[Ishi]

"And someone with your talents was made for the shadows. Although your beauty should be shown we may even manage to make some money just because someone gets dazzled by how beautiful you are and not wanting to do anything due to my stature. We could utilize our natural traits in that manner Ishi thinks." She said smiling. Her tail flicking behind her.

"So here's again to a profitable relationship hopefully for a while to come." She said again drinking the last of her glass.

[Daring Jo Lockwood]

Jo snickered a little as took another sip, "My, if thievery was that easy, I'd have stolen my way into the Royal Court by now." she said, "And it will be a most profitable relationship. I can garuntee it! We will have to start off with some simple jobs. Pull off a few highway jobs. Get you a reputation and then, move on to the bigger marks!"

[Ishi]

"Makes sense. Still are you sure that Ishi is ready to start yet? also can Ishi introduce herself as Ishi the crimson cat?" She asked not fully aware of the situation around her.

[Daring Jo Lockwood]

"When I started stealing I was a lot younger than you." Jo grinned, "And I got the hang of it pretty quick. Besides, it's not something easily taught. All you need is plenty of practice! And what better way than to hold up a stage coach full of valuables! Not to mention how much fun it is."

With a laugh, the thief leaned back further in her chair, "Crimson Cat? Not a bad start. Pretty good ring to it, too. We'll just have to make sure you have plenty of red on you!"

[Ishi]

Nodding Ishi reached into her clothing again and took out a revealing red dress that hung close to her body revealing a diamond shape that would when she wore it reveal her stomach and parted at the back midway down her thigh. Giving her space for her tail to have some air. Grinning at Jo she winked slightly. "Hope this is good enough" she said softly her voice tinged with a hint of seduction. "Ishi might need a red hat to go with the dress and her ears and tail" she laughed. Quickly changing into the dress giving Jo a quick glimpse of her soft pink flesh and the bandages she wore wrapped around her chest. "So what do yoiu think?" she asked flicking her revealed ears as she brushed her crimson hair so it rested gently falling down her back.