Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
|
Post by Bayushi Satomi on Mar 2, 2014 23:32:29 GMT
Ah, of course. Do you know each other already, right? Kousei-san troops will be stationed along the Second Army, meaning we'll be defending the same portion of the Wall in no time… she smiled. Please, join us. Or… Do you have another matter…? She, of course, wasn't aware of Kousei's liaisons with the man she would like to interrogate.
|
|
|
Post by Daidoji Kousei on Mar 3, 2014 0:08:02 GMT
"Asako Chisato-sama, you remember correctly. I am well. As you surmise, I have some business with Satomi-sama that she may wish to hear in private first. It is most kind of you to offer." Kousei's statements came out in a slightly awkward, stacato fashion. He was slightly unsure around the daimyo of the Asako, and also trying to mix politeness and etiquette with urgency. He briefly wished that he was the kind of Crane you read about in the stories.
Instead, he looked slightly desperately at Satomi, hoping that she would take pity on him and offer them a way out.
|
|
|
Post by Asako Chisato on Mar 3, 2014 0:13:24 GMT
Chisato was also not a fan of awkwardness, and took Kousei's request for privacy as an invitation to leave. Chisato stood and bowed to the crane, "Of course! I'll be... uh, outside."
He quickly stood and departed the room.
|
|
Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
|
Post by Bayushi Satomi on Mar 3, 2014 2:26:55 GMT
It happened very fast, so Satomi just waited Chisato to leave, and asked, motioning him to seat by the table they were playing Fortunes and Winds.
Please, my friend, what happened? She looked concerned.
|
|
|
Post by Daidoji Kousei on Mar 3, 2014 13:08:20 GMT
Kousei slumped down into the indicated seat, carelessly knocking some of the cards aside. "I am sorry to interrupt your game, Satomi-sama, but I bear news that I think you would wish to hear immediately. It concerns... it may concern... Reiha-dono. I understand that you have been investigating certain matters surrounding her?"
He paused for breath, trying to gather his thoughts and work out how to proceed before deciding that honesty was the best policy.
"I met an old friend that discovered more than he should have. Upon pursuing an investigation, he found himself in over his head. His reputation has been destroyed but he kept going and found out... Do the words 'sleeper agent' mean anything to you?"
He was tense. It came to him that there was one way to make absolutely sure that Reiha was the main suspect rather than Satomi. He forced himself to relax so that he could move swiftly if needed, making those subtle shifts of weight so that he could be ready to enter combat if needed.
"Or the word 'Bazsuth'?"
|
|
Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
|
Post by Bayushi Satomi on Mar 3, 2014 13:17:53 GMT
"Baz-what"? Is it "gaijinese"? she made up a word.
She sat down, frowning. Realizing quickly what Daidoji Kousei was saying.
Wait a minute... The person you are talking about... How do you know I'm investigating that? And, for the Fortunes... Her eye captured his movements. Are you testing me?
|
|
|
Post by Daidoji Kousei on Mar 3, 2014 15:50:58 GMT
Kousei's voice came back flat and quiet. It was a side of him that Satomi hadn't seen before. "Would you not do the same if you were in my place?"
He stared at her for a moment and then relaxed, rubbing at his forehead wearily. "I am sorry Satomi-sama, I had to be sure. This person I was speaking of was sure that either you or Reiha-dono was an agent. After further observation they came to the conclusion it wasn't you, but I felt it worth testing the hypothesis."
The Daidoji sighed. "It was this same person who told me of your investigations. I thought that the kolat were destroyed many years ago. It appears I was wrong. They suspected that something is going to happen during the upcoming wedding..."
|
|
Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
|
Post by Bayushi Satomi on Mar 3, 2014 16:16:04 GMT
Oh well. Right. Everything is becoming a lot "conspiratorial" too quickly, Kousei-san... Raising such suspicion upon my Champion is something not only dangerous... it's craziness.
She started to arrange the dice over the table in a pattern, to put her thoughts in place. The news the Daidoji shireikan brought to her only made the need of a cautious, quick and righteous investigation. Sighing heavily, she spoke:
But... a document came to my hands last night. It was a report written by the Asako daimyo, when he was under the service of the Empire as Yoriki. His superior was forced to seppuku after trying to delve in this topic... And this document was lost until yesterday. Chisato-san call "her" The Master of the Twins"... Excuse me, I'll ask him to join us.
She stood up, called a servant and requested Chisato's presence again, then she returned to her seat next Kousei.
So, this man suspects "she", whomever she is, will be active in the wedding?
|
|
|
Post by Daidoji Kousei on Mar 3, 2014 17:13:15 GMT
"Hai. I should probably say now, however, that I'm not entirely sure how much I trust this man. I used to, but the years have changed him and I got the feeling there was something he wasn't telling me. Having said that, without his information we wouldn't have a chance to stop whatever is being planned."
Kousei bowed to Chisato when he re-entered the room. "My apologies Chisato-sama. I did not realise that you were involved in Satomi-sama's investigation. I trust you understand my need for discretion?"
The Crane glanced at the other two. When they were both comfortable he related everything he had heard from Kanjiro. "So, it seems we find ourselves in the middle of something. I have told you all I know. Do you have any theories as to what they may be up to?"
|
|
|
Post by Asako Chisato on Mar 3, 2014 20:38:08 GMT
"Well its rather obvious, isn't it?" He looks between the two of them, forgetting for a moment that not everyone is as versed as he. "I am a student of history, and the kolat conspirators caught throughout the ages have been pretty consistent as to what the goal of the organization is... to destroy the celestial order.
"If Reiha sama is an agent for the kolat her goal would be to do as much damage to the imperial families and positions as possible... at least I think. And if Kousei san is right, then we have just bypassed the need for a champion or the empress to accuse her."
He smiles, "This also means I don't have to die for bringing back the old accusation that killed my former boss."
He stands up straighter, "We also happen to have the means of getting to Reiha sama, in Kaiu san here. How fortuitous!" Chisato is so pleased with himself for putting it all together.
"Bazsuth, bazsuth, baaaaazsuth," he starts practicing the word, "I'm ready to go when you two are." He smiles, for once travel won't be so bad, he can clear this whole mess up with a simple word!
|
|
Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
|
Post by Bayushi Satomi on Mar 4, 2014 0:03:38 GMT
It's not that simple, Chisato-san... First... Reiha-sama is with Kuon-dono, in Kyuden Seppun dealing important business with the Empress. They'll be arriving with Kaneka-sama for the wedding. Second, we need to find who'll say the word to her... or we'll only delaying a problem. Not to count we just have a report you wrote... and... She looked at Kousei. Don't get me wrong... the word of a Crane and a ronin... And my own word... We need contundent proofs, and more than anything, we need to discover the other agents that'll try to get to her.
|
|
|
Post by Asako Chisato on Mar 4, 2014 0:26:29 GMT
"None of that will matter it we don't get the testimony of another champion or the emperor... maybe the shogun's word. The only other choice would be to prevent it from ever happening."
|
|
|
Post by Daidoji Kousei on Mar 4, 2014 1:39:32 GMT
"I think the only way might be to find the person saying the word and get them to confess - maybe in front of the Emerald Champion? It's either that or we let things play out but try and position ourselves in a way so that we are able to stop them?
"Also, if we stop whatever is supposed to happen then how can we be sure that they won't put their agent to use at a later date when we are not around?"
Kousei looked thoroughly confused. "But you are right, Chisato-sama. We will need testimony, and to get that I suspect we are going to have to walk a knife edge of opportunity."
|
|
Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
|
Post by Bayushi Satomi on Mar 4, 2014 1:57:27 GMT
Exactly. We need both things. Enough proof that Reiha-sama is really a sleeper agent, corroborating the report Chisato and Shiba-san did in the past... and the essential testimony of the agent trying to use the trigger word. Can I count on your help, I guess? She looked at them. I can manage to ask help to the clan magistrates to a certain extent, about the agent, and we need to keep an eye on Reiha-sama all the time after her arrival at Yasuki Yashiki.
As for you, my friend... due the frail relation of our clans, I think is better to use your help in the right moment only... But after he amount of information you got from the most unexpected source... maybe you can look within ...other places as well? she said, not directly mentioning his clan. But if Reiha was a sleeper agent, everything else was possible. Chisato-san can hep me interrogating some people who'll respond well to his questioning.
|
|
|
Post by Asako Chisato on Mar 4, 2014 2:59:31 GMT
Chisato nods, "However I can help, of course. I am bound to assist." It is still very clear in Chisato's mind that his own life is on the line. So he is very cooperative. "Who should we interrogate first?"
|
|