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Post by Daidoji Kousei on Jan 30, 2014 21:41:16 GMT
Hanashimi puffed up with pride at being described as a valorous warrior, and then blanched as he realised the full implications of what was being suggested.
"Ah... While of course I would be happy to offer Kousei-san to help pick suitable men, my own responsibilities... ah... lie elsewhere unfortunately. Otherwise I would of course hope to bring honour to my clan."
Kousei carefully didn't smile.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jan 30, 2014 21:56:37 GMT
Deliberately she kept her attention on the Crane governor. At least, he was not burying her under a ton of euphemisms.
Good! All the efforts our clans are putting into defending the Empire are well used, Hanashimi-san. Please... Why don't you report your intentions to help to Doji hatosenshi-san? He's in charge of the Crane negotiations with other clans about those things. As for me, yes, Kousei-san is an excellent person to command an unit... if your clan is in accord.
Keeping a serious and assertive, but amiable tone, she completed.
Hanashimi-san, I think I'll not forget you so soon!
Now, please, don't forget to talk to Doji Hatosenshi-san. she repeated once again, to make sure that, in the case the Daidoji was interested in get rid of the obnoxious governor, where he could get his chance. She wouldn't force, if it wasn't of his will.
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Post by Daidoji Kousei on Jan 30, 2014 22:12:35 GMT
"An excellent suggestion, I think I will! Kousei-san, wait here for a moment and entertain the good General while I speak with Hatosenshi-sama. After all, as the poet Razan said, err... kindnesses are often repaid one thousand fold. "
With that, Hanashimi hurried off. Kousei raised an eyebrow. "I fear that entertaining you on such an occasion may be beyond my capacity, Satomi-sama." He waited a beat, then continued. "If you don't mind me broaching a delicate subject, what happened here? I would have thought Winter Court a safe environment for warriors like yourselves?"
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jan 30, 2014 22:37:55 GMT
She lowered her voice, but kept eye contact:
Kousei-san, as you are a soldier and had been in the Wall, I won't either spare the truth or choose my words: maho-tsukai, tainted people... This castle is a nightmare, with breached security, corrupted forces everywhere. All experienced help is needed, and people around seem to either ignore the iminent tragedy, or be too panicked to be of any help.
A brief pause, and she continued.
Sahai... had been here. She spoke to the Empress and nobody could do nothing. You'll find information within your clan as well. My husband wasn't the first and probably, will not be the last... If we don't fix it now.
She never had met a Daidoji who had been in the Wall that wasn't able to understand the full meaning of such big thing.
I hope "governor" can make sure your talents are well used in benefit of all the Empire, Kousei-san.
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Post by Daidoji Kousei on Jan 30, 2014 22:51:04 GMT
Although his face remained impassive, Kousei's gut tightened. Maho-tsukai in the Imperial Court... Shahai herself?! He had never heard the like.
"Satomi-sama, if you need my assistance, you only have to call. Although Hanashimi-sama may take a little getting used to, he is still a loyal servant of the Empire, and I'm sure that he can make other arrangements regarding his security if necessary."
Although the situation sounded grave, Kousei's heart quickened. Could this be the opportunity he had been waiting for?
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jan 30, 2014 23:03:15 GMT
Keeping the same assertive tone, Satomi assured: Sure, I think Hanashimi-san can be assisted by other valuable yojimbo. Right now, your experience is more important elsewhere, and though I can't speak in behalf of your superiors, I know they'll think the same and soon you'll be reassigned. I mean... I'll make the possible to have your help in this matter, yes.
Thank you for volunteering yourself, Kousei-san. Now I know all I heard about you is true. She nodded.
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Post by Daidoji Kousei on Jan 30, 2014 23:15:55 GMT
For a moment his On slipped, and Kousei grinned fiercely. He bowed deeply to the newly widowed Crab in front of him, and when Hanashimi returned to usher him away there was a spring in his step that hadn't been seen for a year.
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Yasuki Odai
Rogue, Ruffian, Rapscalion
Crab Clan
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Of course I have what you need...
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Post by Yasuki Odai on Jan 31, 2014 3:37:44 GMT
For the most part, Odai kept to himself during the proceedings, seated as far away from the main party as his status would allow, as the normally jovial Yasuki was deep in his own solemn contemplation. Maho... And at the Empress' Winter Court, no less... Interesting times indeed...
Once the formal proceedings finished, he slowly made his way to where Satomi was barely holding off the tide of well-wishers and consolation, both genuine and those simply wishing to curry favor by being seen at what was, predictably, being made into a social event. He waited off to the side as she met with a few Crane, whom he took care to avoid, though one Daidoji whom Satomi seemed to take an interest in caught his eye. Was it familiarity, or...
Once an opening presented itself, he approached his friend with a somber look that was rarely seen from the charming, arrogant young governor and bowed low. "Satomi-san, my highest condolences, Shigekazu-sama will be missed dearly. If there is any way I can assist you, you know all you must do is ask."
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Bayushi Satomi
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Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jan 31, 2014 8:29:47 GMT
Thank you, Odai-san. Unfortunately, this story is far from the end, unless we take it as personal duty...
Having little time to talk, as not only the ceremony was taking longer than needed, and because she had too many things to do to ensure the REAL rest of her husband...she spoke directly, .
Do you remember our little adventure beyond the Wall, uhn? It involved Lion-san, the one responsible to supervise the building of Kyuden Meyo. Now, we find this chaos, breached security, maybe even secret passages serving not to the lords of the castle... There's this Lion, Ikoma Katanubo... He knows a lot. I've heard about Scorpion's involvement as well, but I'm not sure. Anyway... Odai-san, maybe you can find more information?
In the case I don't travel back home during the day with the rest of our delegation_you know, Reiha-sama cannot be exposed to it while she's waiting our Champion's first son_ I wish to help you on it.
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