Post by Shiba Kaigen on Mar 12, 2014 21:13:15 GMT
A Particularly Muddy and Unpleasant Encampment, Exactly Fifty Miles From Anywhere A Sane Man Would Want To Be
Kaigen kept his posture respectful and his expression steely as the new Taisa, a rather well-dressed young Doji, gave them the usual speech.
Yes, Doji-sama, we are honored to be in service to the Glorious Imperial Legions. Truly, we are privileged to be led by men such as you, who have never seen combat outside of training, a few bandits, and the odd formal duel. The myriad blessings bestowed upon us do indeed begin and end with your esteemed leadership, which your ancestors secured for you by meritorious grovelling to prior emperors. Truly, we stand in awe of your unblemished features and soft hands. We are duly impressed by your ability to have servants carry your possessions for you, leaving you free to sit astride a horse looking dashing. I am certain that each and every one of my men is looking forward to watching you soil yourself in the event of actual battle. Oh, goody, we've come to the end... everybody ready?
"... and I am certain that you will continue to uphold the illustrious reputation of the First Imperial Legion in the service of our Empress, the Glorious Empress Toturi II!"
Ready boys?
"Utz!"
I wonder if Yoshi still has any of that pickled fish...
Each of Kaigen's "banzai" was faultless. Once their new Taisa, Doji... whoever... had returned to his tent, Kaigen addressed his guntai.
"Right. Business as usual, gentlemen. Gondo-san, pick three men you trust, see if you can find us a better water source. Jinbei-san- round up some eta for a new set of latrines. Our new taisa, in his excitement at the honor of commanding us, undoubtedly forgot that putting them uphill of Matsu Tsudo-sama's unit is less than optimal. Kodo?"
The budoka bowed.
"Hai, Shiba-Gunso?"
"I just got word your wife had twins."
Kaigen pulled a sake bottle out of his obi and tossed it underhand to the new father.
"No watch for you tonight."
Kaigen kept his posture respectful and his expression steely as the new Taisa, a rather well-dressed young Doji, gave them the usual speech.
Yes, Doji-sama, we are honored to be in service to the Glorious Imperial Legions. Truly, we are privileged to be led by men such as you, who have never seen combat outside of training, a few bandits, and the odd formal duel. The myriad blessings bestowed upon us do indeed begin and end with your esteemed leadership, which your ancestors secured for you by meritorious grovelling to prior emperors. Truly, we stand in awe of your unblemished features and soft hands. We are duly impressed by your ability to have servants carry your possessions for you, leaving you free to sit astride a horse looking dashing. I am certain that each and every one of my men is looking forward to watching you soil yourself in the event of actual battle. Oh, goody, we've come to the end... everybody ready?
"... and I am certain that you will continue to uphold the illustrious reputation of the First Imperial Legion in the service of our Empress, the Glorious Empress Toturi II!"
Ready boys?
"Utz!"
I wonder if Yoshi still has any of that pickled fish...
Each of Kaigen's "banzai" was faultless. Once their new Taisa, Doji... whoever... had returned to his tent, Kaigen addressed his guntai.
"Right. Business as usual, gentlemen. Gondo-san, pick three men you trust, see if you can find us a better water source. Jinbei-san- round up some eta for a new set of latrines. Our new taisa, in his excitement at the honor of commanding us, undoubtedly forgot that putting them uphill of Matsu Tsudo-sama's unit is less than optimal. Kodo?"
The budoka bowed.
"Hai, Shiba-Gunso?"
"I just got word your wife had twins."
Kaigen pulled a sake bottle out of his obi and tossed it underhand to the new father.
"No watch for you tonight."