Post by Shiba Kaigen on Jan 8, 2014 0:47:19 GMT
The encamped First Legion went about its daily routine, already preparing to move on to its next assignment.
But not all assignments were created equal.
Shiba Kaigen eyeballed the letter with something akin to a smile on his face... it didn't quite make it all the way, but it was clearly trying to be a smile.
'Shiba Kaigen-Gunso-
It has come to my attention that you have been invited to attend the Winter Court of Empress Toturi II, Long May She Reign. This is fortuitous, as there is a task I believe you can assist with that would not be out of your way. As you may be aware, the Lion have been moving Heaven and Earth in an effort to make Kyuden Meiyo worthy of the honor to be bestowed upon it. However, complications have arisen with the peasant laborers they have conscripted. I wish for you to go with your men, and insure both the completeness and security of the construction. Use any means you see fit, so long as the task is completed.
Daidoji Tsimaru
Taisa, First Imperial Legion'
Kaigen rolled the letter back up and stuffed it into a scroll case, which he absently handed off to Yoshi, an illiterate but highly loyal and skillful budoka.
"What is the order, Shiba-sama?"
"We go to Kyuden Meiyo."
"The Legion?"
"No, just us."
"Whatever for?"
"If I read the intent correctly, we go to tweak the Lion's whiskers."
"Sir?"
"Politics, Yoshi. But never mind. Put the word around. We should leave immediately."
And if I am supremely fortunate, we will not make matters worse... well, not much worse.
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But not all assignments were created equal.
Shiba Kaigen eyeballed the letter with something akin to a smile on his face... it didn't quite make it all the way, but it was clearly trying to be a smile.
'Shiba Kaigen-Gunso-
It has come to my attention that you have been invited to attend the Winter Court of Empress Toturi II, Long May She Reign. This is fortuitous, as there is a task I believe you can assist with that would not be out of your way. As you may be aware, the Lion have been moving Heaven and Earth in an effort to make Kyuden Meiyo worthy of the honor to be bestowed upon it. However, complications have arisen with the peasant laborers they have conscripted. I wish for you to go with your men, and insure both the completeness and security of the construction. Use any means you see fit, so long as the task is completed.
Daidoji Tsimaru
Taisa, First Imperial Legion'
Kaigen rolled the letter back up and stuffed it into a scroll case, which he absently handed off to Yoshi, an illiterate but highly loyal and skillful budoka.
"What is the order, Shiba-sama?"
"We go to Kyuden Meiyo."
"The Legion?"
"No, just us."
"Whatever for?"
"If I read the intent correctly, we go to tweak the Lion's whiskers."
"Sir?"
"Politics, Yoshi. But never mind. Put the word around. We should leave immediately."
And if I am supremely fortunate, we will not make matters worse... well, not much worse.
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