Nakahama

"Don't want to presume, Moto-san."

At the distance, the Unicorn's rental was coming closer.

"Is that your steed?"

''Damn right it is'' she replied with a degree of amusement ''I thought you'd remember it''

Ichitaiyo gently slowed in gently, not pushing her brakes or balance much until they made to a still.

"Wow.. I've never seen a bike like that before. It's so bold and.. curvy." Beat and grin came up. "Much like the bombs you like to ride?"

In a total power move, Shiwahime just stood up from her seat while the Dragon was slowing down. She was tall enough to reach the ground and let the motobike pass under her, allowing the Unicorn to walk the last few meters beside Ichitaiyo

She replied with a grin ''Bombs come in all shapes and sizes, Kitsuki-san.'' She mounted her own rental now '' You should see the one I have a home.''

Ichitaiyo was well scared for a moment, her handlebar waving side to side until she stopped and realized the Unicorm had simply stepped down. After breathing out the last of the fright, she replied.

"Oh, do tell then. How're they like, Moto-san?" She allowed some casualspeak.

Shiwahime opened her mouth but...her mind went blank. That was the end of the road, so to speak: no amount of dirty subtext could make up for the fact that...in reality...she did not have that much experience with said subtext

She could talk about her true steed though.

''Hum'' she cleared her throat ''Mine's a beast: equipped for off-road travel and endurance. She can take a beating and still go for miles.''

Wait

"Wow. And guess you must be even more relentless to push them to their limits like that~" Ichitaiyo doubled down on the teasing, picturing this imaginary stallion of a partner.

''I got a hard job'' she thought back on some of her cases ''I used it as a battering ram more then once'' she confessed

''Tried to but a large gun on it but it didn't quite fit so I had it removed for balancing issues''

Okay, the Moto had steered the conversation away from the double entendrés, and let another chuckle.

"Then.. it would have to be big and hefty, no? Lile those highway bikes with the huge fronts."

Shiwahime was somewhat relieve to have left those waters. She really was not that much of a sailor.

''Yeah...mine's a bit bigger though. It's repurposed military. I'll have to shoot with my hand but we had thought about a stabilizer to help with the aim.''

"What's stopping you from getting that? Are they very expensive?" she asked woth curiosity. "I've met a Kaiu flashcrafter that apparently is a genius in the field here. I could hook you up with."

''Oh...I don't think fleshcrafting is needed. I can shoot a heavy support rifle one handed, that's not the issue. It just need some bracing...which some do-dads can do when put on the vehicle''

She frowned, unsure of the exactitude of what she just said

''Or something to that effect? The engineer was piss drunk when I asked...and so was I by so I'm not sure my intent was understood''

Ichitaiyo tilted her head and hummed.

"Well, then I know a local mechanic. Never the less, I think the issue wouldd be the hinge upon which it is turreted and controlling it without using yoyr whole arm. Sounds like a job for a remote control, but those can be imprecise, you'd be relying on tracers to aim."

''Heh'' she chuckled ''Unless I can drag the local mechanic with me to where my bike is in unicorn base then any mods will remain a dream for now.''

She sighed

''I just wish I could bring it on my journeys''

"Here's to the dream for the position where they give you the honor." Ichitaiyo offered. "I've seen Courtiers carry far bigger loads than a single bike. I think it's possible, eventually."

"Maybe...alas for now I am but a grunt on vacation." She revved her bike

"Speaking of, how was your stay? Did you manage to find what you wanted?"

Ichitaiyo slowly moved her bike over to the Moto's by diaperwalking it over.

"That and some more. I think I feel freer than ever. How about you?"

Shiwahime smiled brightly ''I am glad that you found what you needed Kitsuki-san.'' Her bike repositionned and was ready to take the road

''I made a few new friends and that is plenty. I can count them on the fingers of my hand but I've never had a lot to begin with so I am quite grateful.''

"Friends, a future and freedom. What's more a samurai can ask for?" Ichitaiyo agreed. "To hell with the rat race, I'll improve myself, and be better for other, not for the climb."

''Damn right'' she gave a solid nod before starting moving ''When I die I would like to stand before the Shi-Tien Yen-Wang with my head high and not with a bent back!''