Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Aug 31, 2014 23:24:10 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg Uhn…I can't fathom what reaction Tsuruchi Kasumi would have if seeing me naked and asking for food, but she is an Emerald Magistrate and it matches your criteria… Probably would cover me in the Tsuruchi arrows of her before I could blink, but maybe I should try it just for fun. After dressing, she grabbed the rest of her things. Now, I'll talk to Sunetra-sama today. I'm kind of entangled in this investigation about Shosuro Mai's demise, so I don't know how long I'm going to stay, as I said. Then she turned, and faced him. But Hida-san, I never said you I was travelling to Dragon… Only three persons know it, so you will tell me who told you that.
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Bayushi Izo
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Sept 1, 2014 0:15:12 GMT
"I would only allow such a situation if you both were naked, for my own enjoyment of course." he would almost take an arrow for that sight.. almost.
"You look beautiful as always." he would remark as she finished dressing. His own adornments almost complete as he finished up his armor.
"Sounds annoying. What is so special about this Mai anyway?" he really was not up to snuff on the politics of the recent times. At her question he simply reached into his kabuto and retrieved something hidden away in there showing it to her. Plain and small save for the seal of the Clan Champion on it the rest of the letter had quickly been burned.
"I have been asked to assist due to my extensive time there. That and having an Emerald seal to get through checkpoints without paperwork will assist in the nature of it." that and he was sure to make the Champion pay dearly for his assistance.. though now it sounded like he would have to get nvolved in the investigation just to complete his own business. Annoying bureaucracy. There were evils to be squashed and conspiracies to unravel. The latter of which the Capitol of the Empire had entirely too many of.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Rings: Earth 4 * Fire: 5 *Air 3 * Water 1 * Void 3
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Sept 1, 2014 0:32:38 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg That was a set of unfortunate phrases Izo threw at her, being topped with the view of the Crab Champion's seal. From all the persons in the world, Kuon needed to pick Izo. The Fortunes must be joking. To your first remark, I'd say that's one of your most stupid ideas. For the second, Shosuro Mai was Sezaru's bride-to-be, and her assassination may cause a political shift neither the Scorpion nor the Empress are interested in. And for the third… I must say I already arranged things for this travel. I have a Dragon to guide me. This, and the fact that I won't go anywhere in a group of three. Bad luck.
No way Izo was going in this travel. Was Kuon thinking she was going to change her mind about their deal, and not deliver Takai as agreed? was that the reason he was trying to send a Crab with her? Izo?
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Sept 1, 2014 0:47:30 GMT
"Well we both knew it was a stupid idea, but it had to be said regardless." he smirked. The conversation still eluded him as to who Sezaru "Wait the Wolf's bride to be?" gods above what sort of mess did she get herself embroiled in.
"It was a direct mandate and personal favor from Kuon-dono. One I intend to make him pay to full effect. So either we find or fourth,lose your other second or get over silly superstition. My hands are tied on this Satomi. He simply fears for the safety of the mission." obviously referring to Takai in that regard and if it is one thing they both knew Izo would die before failing any task he accepted no matter how much he despised the man. Regardless the stubbornness of the Crab was legendary for a reason and their Champion was no less an example.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Sept 1, 2014 1:11:52 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg Knowing it was a waste of time arguing with him, she shrugged, showing displeasure. Personal favor you intent to make him pay in full, uhn? However, she kept her thoughts about Kuon and his maneuver to herself. You go find a fourth, I'm not being responsible for taking unnecessary people to Dragon's. Neither I'm losing Kurizumon Te as I was the one who asked him the favor.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Sept 1, 2014 1:56:50 GMT
Frowned a bit and pulled her into a hug.
"Now no getting grumpy. It is not as though I have a choice in the matter just remember that hmm?" he had no idea where he was going to find a fourth. Truth be told most of the people he knew were too far out of contact and what choices he did have he wouldn't want to take them on a mission like this..
"Just try to have a good day pretending to be a Scorpion hmm? I will do my best at playing a Crab." smirking to her as he let her go.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Sept 1, 2014 2:29:54 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg Not later in the day Satomi had the opportunity to have a meeting to her Champion. It turned out to be entirely differently of what she expected. By the afternoon Izo received two messages from Satomi. The simpler of them, saying simply: Dear Hida Izo,
"My Champion says she only receives the Shogun or Yasuki Kaneka. Any other Crab, Crab diplomat or envoy must request an interview with her advisor, Karo and diplomat for anything Crab related, which is this humble samurai. I'll be waiting your visit to the Scorpion Embassy by the end of the day.
Bayushi Satomi.The other message was a more refined version of the same content, probably written by a skilled diplomat.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Sept 1, 2014 2:42:42 GMT
Typical and completely expected of a Clan Champion. Always wanting someone to play hardball or lobby for favor. The fact he had to deal with Satomi now instead made him rub his eyes. Oh well the game would be the same either way. Still best to be presentable. He spent some free time to go take a bath and clean his armor up nice. Which didn't accomplish much with its matte black finish and under it his finest kimono and accompanying Emerald Mons.
His business concluded in the city he went to the embassy, preparing himself for this laughable matter of diplomacy. He doubted the woman even accepted the Shogun unless she had good reason too. Arriving at the Embassy he stated his name and waited for whatever official there to do their job. His eyes keen and alert for any trickery.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Sept 1, 2014 10:34:03 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg After a while he was greeted formally and then taken to where Satomi was waiting. Satomi was dressed as a true Scorpion, this time, and not only in her typical black kimono with a Scorpion embroidered on it. Her robes crimsom as blood, the typical fit of a revealing Scorpion female outfit. In the room with her, some secretaries and the indefectible presence of Bayushi Paneki, playing his cards as someone very busy with some letters, in a corner of the room. She bowed, mimicking the lessons Sunetra gave her personally earlier. My old friend Izo-san, please be welcome to the Scorpion's embassy. Our Chief diplomat is attending other matters, but sent you his compliments.
Inviting him to sit and make himself comfortable, she offered tea, introduced Paneki (which nodded to Izo in acknowledging of his presence), and then turned to Izo once again, asking in a direct manner: It was a surprise for my clan that you had matters to address to our Champion. As you know, she's a very busy woman, but since she decided I'm now responsible for dealing with the Crab as diplomat, I hope it's not much of a matter for you to address them to me.
It was a day of intensive lessons about how the Scorpion wished the politics with the Crab happen from now on.
Now, how can the Scorpion clan be of use to the mighty Crab?
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Sept 1, 2014 15:09:22 GMT
He had to say he enjoyed the view the Scorpion outfits attired their women in and despite his new intimate knowledge of what lay underneath the garments of this particular woman he still enjoyed it. He returned the bow with a practiced one of his own, having dealt with his fare share of lofty Samurai in his investigations.
"I feel most welcome and it is most understandable. Please offer him my humble regards as well."
Izo had expected the snuff, however Satomi playing the diplomat would make things either easier or far trickier.. whatever the case may be. He took a seat and briefly his eyes flitting across his surroundings. Well at least there is an audience.. Offering a polite a nod as he could manage to Paneki, whom seemed familiar somehow.. ah well.
"I would have wished to present my proposal in person to the Champion, but as tense as the relations between our clans have been I can understand her priorities lie amongst the other clans." sure it was a heavy handed way of calling them out, but Crab had to be a bit bold if nothing else to maintain appearance.
"I also realize a diplomatic visit outside the purview of the Yasuki may come as a bit odd. The exact reasons for my Champion picking me are a bit of a mystery, but he inferred that given how tense matters have been he wished a fresh face to proceed." mostly truth but he didn't need to say that out loud.
"In that vein the Crab would offer their support to the Scorpion in support of a consort for the Empress." he hoped that dropping a bomb like that in the open Embassy would cause the Scorpion to reassess just how highly placed Izo's diplomatic powers went. He was no lone Crab trying to curry favor to find a Scorpion bride (yet) or an Chief Emerald Magistrate going through diplomatic channels for information on an investigation. Instead he was on a personal task for the Crab Clan Champion and any other clan would have taken being handed off to a lower diplomat as an insult. Izo just used it as part of the grand game.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Sept 1, 2014 22:25:09 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg So the Crab thinks the Scorpion does a better Imperial Consort than the Crab itself?
Kuon's politics didn't surprise her, as in fact she knew him more than Izo did, and in retrospect, even Izo's choice as "diplomat" makes entire sense in the current political moment.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Sept 2, 2014 1:42:56 GMT
"The Crab already have the position of Shogun and there is a decided lack of Scorpion wisdom present amongst the highest circles of Rokugan." he smirked behind his mempo. By the time Kuon hears about what he has set into motion the man wouldn't have any choice, but to say it was his idea in the first place. True it wasn't often one played his own Champion, but drastic times called for drastic measures.
"The Empress is a keen warrior, but a warriors skill alone is not enough in the conniving courts and the Crab can think of no Clan better suited to consort the Empress then the Clan of Secrets. Certain elements in both our Clans work together despite the times political misgivings, a lesson of cooperation that should be strengthened in this dynasty to ensure a strong Rokugan."
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Sept 2, 2014 3:41:35 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg The Crab Clan judges the Empress unable to deal with court affairs! Hida-san, I've never expected to her such a thing from a Crab "diplomat". This is a moment to remember. She sneered. Now, about cooperation… For centuries, when the time is dire, we cooperated. In the last Winter Court, when I was in the place you are today, proposing cooperation, the Scorpion attended the call. A new Shogun arose, supplanting other strong candidate, Lord Kurohito. If the Scorpion didn't retreat the support to the Khan, Kuon-sama wouldn't be a Shogun. Rokugan, instead, would have a Crane as Shogun, neh?
Satomi thought that Izo, being away from the Crab for so many time, and of course with no access to how things happened in the bas fond of the politics in the Winter Court, wasn't aware of how she worked to get this position for Kuon. Being the less laconic of Crab generals, and with the help of a young and charismatic Yasuki with no qualms to do what needed to get what he wanted, the Crab obfuscated even the Crane and their massive amount of money and feathers in the run for the Shogun, and in the Winter Court in general. Ensuring a Crab spouse for Kaneka was a maneuver created to weaken his claim as Shogun if he had the Lion supporting him. As the Crab clan wasn't the sort of gossipers, most of this information was of the knowledge of a few. Maybe it was the reason some of them thought Satomi was becoming too influent … They had the moment to get rid of her, and used it. At least it was how Satomi used to think about what happened. Hida-san, your master knows we Scorpion don't seek glory. Be "amongst higher circles". We aren't that vain. Therefore it isn't the way the Crab has to fix relations with our clan, if it's truly their wish. However…
You are right. We indeed have the person which will be exactly what the Empress need as consort. Now tell me. Do you Crab really wish to support our candidate, before and after the becomes the Imperial Consort?
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Sept 2, 2014 4:23:16 GMT
Let out a soft hmph of a chuckle.
"Do not twist words into something they are not. The Empress is more then proficient in handling court affairs, but the correct choice of whom will help generate an heir will allow Rokugan as a whole to stabilize and the Totori Dynasty its continuation." nobody wanted to deal with choosing sides in a war between her brothers. He relaxed into his chair, the conversation proving far more amusing then he had anticipated.
"It is precisely the fact the Scorpion adhere to their duty as inglorious as it is at times that only furthers the pragmatic approach of our two clans allying in this venture and hopefully many more in the future." at her inquiry he let the question stand for a few moments as he regarded her.
"The Crab wish to enhance the relationship between our Great Clans both before and after our support of the Scorpion candidate should yours feel the same way." it was clear he was lobbying for long term support more akin to an alliance in support of one another for the long term and not some half-ass support to be withdrawn at soon as it seemed convenient. If his audience was any indication things were poor between the two clans indeed and on a personal level Izo felt that would not do in his long term planning.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Sept 2, 2014 12:17:29 GMT
rokuganee2.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/sat-scorpion.jpg Her smile widened. Hida-san, your proposal caught our interest once again. We are in advanced negotiations with the Crane, defending the Jade Champion, Asahina Sekawa, their candidate to Imperial Consort. So you can join us in our preference, of course.
She expected a reaction not only from Izo, but from Paneki as well, who had been lobbying to be the Scorpion candidate to Husband of his beloved (if some rumors were to be taken in account), the Empress. The brief moment when his pen left the paper was enough to confirm he was shocked with his Champion's decision.
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