Bayushi Izo
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Jul 27, 2014 14:33:07 GMT
He was a bit embarrassed when the news came that both his parents and the parents of his wife had successfully lobbied to make him an Emerald Magistrate. True his track record was quite respectable when it came to his work. It would have been a time of great joy for both families it it hadn't been eclipsed by Aki's death in childbirth. Izo found himself wherever Satomi was stationed asking around for her.
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Bayushi Satomi
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jul 27, 2014 16:09:38 GMT
During this time, Satomi was truly occupied digging her success through the ranks of Crab military, with was not a small deal. Within a couple of years a taisa due own merits, though not on the wall, but in the Eastern Fronts, she found difficult to have a son to her husband, but care little about this duty as well.
When she heard news of her long missed friend Izo coming to see her, Satomi rushed to meet him. Not really knowing about his promotion, or the recent death of his spouse, as they had little opportunity to see each other now, she didn't know what to expect.
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Bayushi Izo
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Jul 27, 2014 16:37:14 GMT
He had arranged for them to meet in a nice Yasuki run establishment, a bit higher end as far as quality of food were concerned. When she arrived he stood "It is good to see you again Satomi-san. Please join me for a nice meal or at the very least a fine drink. I believe both the tea and sake is of excellent quality if the patron is to be believed."
They both knew the Yasuki had a tendency to up sell on everything, but he had confirmed the quality of the place with more then one source.
"I heard you are doing well in the military. Have you had the opportunity to add to the Kaiu family yet?"
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Bayushi Satomi
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jul 27, 2014 16:55:41 GMT
Grinning at the realization Izo was some inches taller than the last time they had met, and to his emerald green outfit, Satomi agreed:
Likewise, my friend Izo-san! I see you are doing well! I'm very happy you are now an Emerald Magistate! And I couldn't deny this generous invitation!
In the best of her humor, she always finds amusement in food and drink, therefore soon she was surrounded by a dozen of dishes of appetizing appearance. She didn't blink when he asked about her supposed progeny:
Not yet, I'm afraid. Husband travels a lot, other duties claim his attention elsewhere but home. And you?
After some food chewing, still impressed on how a man can grow differently from a woman, she noticed the signs of mourning in his outfit… She got serious suddenly:
Ahh… Izo-san… What happened? Are your parents well? What are those signs of mourning?
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Bayushi Izo
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Jul 27, 2014 17:12:51 GMT
Grinned at Satomi's good humor and healthy appetites as always. It was quite the variety and at the very least the quantity would prolong their short meeting together.
"You could not deny it for I would have simply dragged you here if I needed to." he would reply in good humor. Nodding at the mention of the progeny on the way. Then she asked the same question in kind and he had planned for that somewhat.
"Hiruma Aki is with her ancestors now. She died in childbirth." his tone neither particularly happy or mournful. Accepting the death for what it was. "We both know my parents will probably outlive us both." unable to help a smirk.As with all their meetings he always seemed to have the telltale signs of a few more scars, a bit of his former Hida anger channeled to more useful pursuits.
"I did not come to speak of matters of death however, I came to see how my friend Satomi-san was doing."
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Bayushi Satomi
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jul 27, 2014 18:50:36 GMT
"Hida" Aki, you mean. A bit surprised , she decided to not go further in this thoughts or she'd become more empathetic to the dutiful spouse dying while trying to give birth a child to a man who didn't even consider her part of family, than to her friend.
I'm sorry to hear that. However, you still can marry again…
When asked about herself, she said simply:
I'm doing well, it seems. Their recent endeavors against the forces of Hantei XVI, defending Ryoko Owari under the Hida Yasamura's command, and fighting against her own clansmen, was a day to not forget.
I was made taisa recently, so it seems that I receive less complaints than praises…
Probably because soon her troops learned that being loyal to her was better than earning her enmity.
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Bayushi Izo
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Jul 27, 2014 19:15:23 GMT
"Of course, perhaps in due time I will find another wife." was all he would say on that for the moment. He listened to her with rapt attention as he ate.
"Taisa? Figured you be Daimyo by now." teasing her a bit perhaps and then "Fortunes, how things work out hmm?"
He reached into his obi and pulled out an orb of jade with the symbol of magistrate and set it on the table.
"I have been Dutiful as well." shooting her a smile. "It is the reason why I was allowed to see you. It appears I have missed some of your promotions so we shall have to celebrate accordingly! Shall we have Sake or shall we stick to fine tea for the crusty taisa?"
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Bayushi Satomi
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jul 27, 2014 20:21:28 GMT
What?! Magistrate, please pay me the best sake they have in this house! She grinned, happy for him, when he showed her his badge.
Uhn… or does it mean I'm being arrested?
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Bayushi Izo
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Jul 27, 2014 20:39:50 GMT
He would indeed order the best sake the place had! Smiling a bit more before it faded at her question. The first response that came to his mind caused him to clear his throat with a chuckle.
"Why have you done something naughty?" in his best faux parental tone he could manage given his voice. "I am sure I can invent some charge to keep you around for a few days if your that desperate to get away from being Taisa Satomi."
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Bayushi Satomi
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jul 27, 2014 21:24:38 GMT
She stifled a laugh.
Please, Izo-san, be my guest, your duties permitting. When everyone is either your superior or subordinate, and your house is empty but by the servants, sometimes is good to have something to take care of the scolding. About doing naughty things recently… I have only my own word to attest, but I'm innocent!
She was feeling like teasing. The mere fact they're having a meal together was enough source for gossip, of course.
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Bayushi Izo
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Jul 27, 2014 21:48:34 GMT
Izo never much cared who was saying what unless it pertained to his job, otherwise he tended to live in his own little world of pursuit and destroy which no doubt caused his mother no end of grief and in that gave him endless smiles in private.
"I do not believe you! Unfortunately I have known you too long to know you are no Kami. I may have to subject you to torture to get the truth from you. Which is well within my right. Confess to your not so recent misbehaving and I will be lenient." he nodded as though it was very serious.
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Bayushi Satomi
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jul 27, 2014 22:25:06 GMT
Now, this badge means you'll be around the Empire, politely telling people they need to confess under the same prerogatives you're applying right now, or you can act like the old Crab magistrate?
Exchanging the topic for less dubious conversation, Satomi meant to not regret the meeting in the end of the night. The teasing was exciting, however doing it with a friend can be too dangerous.
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Bayushi Izo
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Jul 27, 2014 22:38:38 GMT
He hmmed a bit in amusement.
"yes.. politely.." leaving it ambigious for a moment "We both know I have grown beyond that somewhat. I already have some inclinations on what I wish to do with my time as a Emerald Magistrate. A certain someone told me to be ambitious once, so ambitious I shall be."
He took a moment to enjoy the fine food and drink.
"Besides it is not often a crab is made an Emerald Magistrate. I intend to make our clan proud and other clans wish they had a magistrate as good as me." unable to help a joking grin.
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Bayushi Satomi
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Jul 27, 2014 22:51:55 GMT
After your example, I'm sure other Crab will be perceived as worthy to this honor. She said sincerely.
So, I've been in some courts since husband has a talent for making buildings a source of political advantage for our clan, but never been in the Castle of the Emerald Champion.
How is it like?
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Bayushi Izo
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Jul 27, 2014 23:06:12 GMT
"Indeed." at her question he thought for a moment "It is strategically placed to see the land around it for miles. The interior is rather impressive as well though not so grand as some Kaiu castle's." granted the Kaiu kept remolding castles for centuries even after they are built.
"The feel of the place is much like our halls where everyone has a defined purpose, but of course there is always some politics involved with an audience chamber perhaps your husband could arrange to have you view it sometime? It would be worth the trip and you could see it on a trip to the capitol."
After a pause
"I do not think I will be returning to Crab lands for sometime after I leave Satomi-san. After receiving whatever training they see fit to give me I intended to spend some time in the Dragon lands." no coincidence at all it was about as far from the wall as one could get.
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