Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Aug 16, 2014 23:49:00 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg You must be kidding me…
Satomi smirked and lowered her tone, although not long after she scratched her eyebrow… an old habit for when she was truly taken aback. So, you don't recognize me? Aren't ten years enough to allow me to change? What do you think? That I should be frozen in the eighteens? What do you wish to listen, Izo-san?
But well, now she knew what he wished.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Aug 17, 2014 0:00:08 GMT
Izo lowered his tone as well.
"Satomi I have seen and dealt with things that make people cringe. Stories and rumors of imposters that I make sure stay that way. Can you blame me for being paranoid given what I do? Please answer the other questions." It was masked well, but it was something he had to know. To be sure of, almost a bit desperate in fact. In its own way it spoke of the horrors he had faced in his decade away. His mind and heart made of jade and stone as he wielded steel and strength against those that would oppose him.
"The final song before we last parted." he finally answered, no intelligence was that good..
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Aug 17, 2014 0:40:32 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg She frowned, trying to remember. If not by the glimpse of despair she saw in his eyes, she'd make him eat all those porcelain teaware before subjecting to answer his absurd questionnaire. Her voice softened, and she looked up to him after a while: That was a so sad day…And you are so cruel...
Leaning forward to his ear, Satomi sang the song, the one Izo used to sing since they're children and that, after izo got his throat lacerated when he was 12, he couldn't anymore. She was almost whispering, in fact. Not interested in having their "password" revealed to the indiscreet eavesdroppers.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Rings: Earth:5 Water:4 Fire:3 Air:3 Void:1
Scorpion Hatamoto
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Aug 17, 2014 1:11:32 GMT
"I am what I have to be at times.." he replied softly. She leaned in close and he took a small breath to hide his anxiety from a multitude of sources. What was she doing? Is she who she is pretending to be? Could I kill someone that looked like her if she wasn't? He doubted he wanted to find out the answer to that last in combat..
When she sung whispered into his ear he felt his eyes burn and his chest tighten. Memories of more innocent times, fonder times. and little planned for their own future save to serve the clan. When she finished he touched his cheek to hers, briefly, deliberately but if anyone was watching it would be hard to spot exactly just what happened.
"Thank you..." his visage had softened noticeably and he looked as though he had been relieved of a great strain on his body.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Aug 17, 2014 1:42:04 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg So am I that different, yeah? She whispered, before leaning back. Though, in this same movement she reached his hand in hers, and dedicated some time looking at it, studying, playing with his fingers… So offending people is your new way to ask a song?
Touching him was indeed a scandalous action, but after she knew he wouldn't be shocked (or at least the old Izo wouldn't). Like he said once, he looks as though he needs it: You are not well. What happened?
After exposing himself that much to her, she'd like to know if he would retreat to the armored self again... she wasn't a spouse or someone to whom he should appear unswerving all the time... However, she wasn't a geisha either... What was she? Some would say she was a Scorpion.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Rings: Earth:5 Water:4 Fire:3 Air:3 Void:1
Scorpion Hatamoto
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Aug 17, 2014 1:57:54 GMT
Made a light amused sounds as she asked how different she was. If he had to answer he would have had to say both yes and no.
His time away from the Crab had made his hands no less rough if she was to dissect him using that feature alone. Tell tale lines spoke of faint scars and he returned the gentle playing with a gentle gesture unlike the strength hidden in his hand.
"In your case it was to see if you were who you really were. It is hard to fake someone's anger."
He watched her a moment as she asked and shrugged lightly.
"I am unsure how to answer that question without more specifics then that. It has been a long time after all and to speak of all my tales would require quite some time." he smirked as always with the good side of his face. His statement was true, but he was aware he had dogged her inquiry entirely without meaning too. "I was not sure we would ever meet again." he replied n a low voice.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Aug 17, 2014 2:16:57 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg Me either.
And that was, maybe the reason she once did what she was doing tonight, offering a bit of solace, though to other man, the man to whom she had a child. Very well. She sighed, respecting his concerns. Just be silent if you wish… Gone is the day when we had absolute trust in each other… she thought.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Rings: Earth:5 Water:4 Fire:3 Air:3 Void:1
Scorpion Hatamoto
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Aug 17, 2014 2:51:53 GMT
Frowned briefly and squeezed her hand before shooting a glance to one of the walls and smiling to her warmly as he shook his head slightly as if to tell her it was not her, but those that might be listening in. He turned her hand over in his and ran his thumb along her knuckles.
"I would not leave you fretting over the nature of what ails me. Tonight it is simply the great relief of seeing you doing so well and alive, also to remind you of ones dedication such that is normally spoken of only in plays at special occasions." knowing she would get the reference to the play he had acted in and the messages contained.
"My plan is to stay in Kyuden Seppun for awhile at least. If it pleases you we could take the opportunity to become reacquainted with one another?"
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Aug 17, 2014 3:33:52 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg Satomi nodded showing she had understood, but said nothing about that. After showing up that late in the night with the only urgency of seeing her, by the morning even the farthest Scorpion province would have an opinion about Izo's motivations. Still keeping her tone low and her glance to his thumbs rubbing her knuckles, she brought the topic to something she could tell: I don't know how much time I'm going to stay… I have things to do up north… But seems I'm completely entangled by other important matters here… Though I wouldn't mind leaving as soon as possible… There's something strange happening in this castle…
And she briefly told him about the incident in her room some days ago, when someone took snatched her journal and she woke up under Miya Gensaiken's concerned glare.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 245| Likes: 75
Rings: Earth:5 Water:4 Fire:3 Air:3 Void:1
Scorpion Hatamoto
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Aug 17, 2014 3:53:13 GMT
"Is that so?" he listened to her tale and hmmed softly "You always seem to be in the thick of it don't you? Did you want me to look into it or are you perhaps asking for help in escaping this palace of flowered bars? Or are you just trying to run away from your old friend Izo who causes even more chaos in peoples lives then you?" As ever he never lacked grim humor.
He gave her a lighthearted smirk. Sure the Scorpion provinces would hear of him, then look into his track record.. then wonder if he was worth the trouble of even attempting to blackmail.
"If you ever want my help do not be afraid to ask."
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Aug 17, 2014 11:24:37 GMT
Well, while you look around for a Standing Invitation maybe you find my journal and whatever attacked me... She smiled.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Rings: Earth:5 Water:4 Fire:3 Air:3 Void:1
Scorpion Hatamoto
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Aug 17, 2014 15:32:52 GMT
He hmphed softly in amusement.
"Do you have a place for me to start or shall i pray the fortunes guide me into your favor?" he smiled back, mostly cause the multitude of ways that statement could be taken and gave her hand a squeeze before taking a deep breath. He had an idea.. a terrible idea, but it was an idea..
"It might prove beneficial to both of us if I met your Champion." he would travel across the burning sands and back for Satomi, but even he had his own plans to set in motion.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Aug 17, 2014 16:04:59 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg Satomi softly laughed at his question, mainly because both parts of it had only one possible and honest answer: Well, I guess you should start by my room… Finally Satomi withdrew her hand from his. And, about meeting Sunetra-dono, well, I think I can try and arrange that, I think she'd like to meet you in the case her matters in Kyuden Seppun are not taking too much of her time… another one only possible answer for him. Should I include myself in this appointment to my Champion, or not? She looked at him, curious.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 245| Likes: 75
Rings: Earth:5 Water:4 Fire:3 Air:3 Void:1
Scorpion Hatamoto
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Aug 17, 2014 16:37:22 GMT
Laughed in turn at her response.. oh boy..
"Did you expect me to start my investigation now?" bold perhaps, but he was never one to dance around things unless it was beneficial for him to do so. Trying not to look disappointed once her hand left and he took a long sip of tea.
"You can always relay that it might be beneficial in moving matters in Kyuden Seppun forward to have a helpful Chief Magistrate hanging around." he chuckled "Of course unless you think I might embarrass you. Which is entirely a possibility." a possibility, but they both knew when he had a plan there was very little he wouldn't do to ensure success.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
Posts: 1,080| Likes: 322
Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Aug 17, 2014 17:08:41 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg Very well, I'll try an appointment for you, if possible. She advised, though: Just don't forget she's not content on how the Scorpion clan was depicted by the Crab in the trial… Satomi thought he would know by now, how things developed in Yasuki Yashiki. She'll not forget this offense. And well, although I have the laziest servants my clan can supply at my disposal, I believe you shouldn't be surprise in what you will see there… She shrugged. Not even a hidden door is much of a novelty for you…
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