Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Nov 4, 2014 2:08:23 GMT
He wasn't sure what to say to that. "I am walking the razor's edge here Satomi. Failure is not an option." she could guess what that meant at least.
"because she is trying to make a point to me or you.. possibly both.." her appraising eye made him uncomfortable for some reason but he did his best not to show it. "I think the color matches my eyes better, but in all seriousness thank you. You never cease to amaze either."
He shook his head as a silent reply intrigued to know her answer all the same.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Nov 4, 2014 10:48:12 GMT
She ignored his praise as it was just out of education.
She is not a suitable nakodo either. She has qualities, but must decide between her little "Imperial games" and what's of REAL interest and value for our clan. I have my doubts if aren't in fact being pulled by strings by Naseru and serving his agenda. What to say about Sezaru's fiasco. Weren't him a noble man, faithful to his word… Then the Scorpion doesn't have a Consort candidate, giving it to Crane on a plate… It's a shame for our men, men like Paneki, for instance. Ryoko Owari isn't ours.
You see?
It's not easy to be loyal to a leader who doesn't bring palpable victories to one's clan and refuses to get advice from her kin, but do it from her "friend Dragon".
She knew she should be sounding like a spiteful girl fresh from dojo, but she couldn't summarize everything that was wrong with Scorpions current government… they were many. And she wasn't telling Izo she had been talking to Yojiro recently.
And she had been observing the reactions of her clan... One could think she was isolated in that far Keep. But no one is a general as sucessful as her without a deep understanding of politics and how to get -and use- information.
Now, me… I'm using this opportunity and making from her mistake my glory. I will bow to her will…. One last time.
So well, say yes, "she will do it". In fact, "she profusely thanked you, wife, for the opportunity of marrying again to a man like Hachi. She says she's glad she will be borrowing a true Scorpion blood to that weak and forgotten Daidoji lineage… " If you could make me a last favor and be literal and stress the right parts, of course.
She smirked coquettishly.
The grace of having very old and machiavellian grandparents that were able to remember of very useful information…
And, giving my own question an answer... I am giving to you something you can use to proof your loyalty to her. It's my point, and it's in your hands: I will never forget this stab. If he denounced her for her "rebellious" discourse, he could get some points with Sunetra. If not, Satomi was showing how weak Sunetra was as leader. There is a third option, of course...
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Nov 4, 2014 23:43:28 GMT
"To play the advocate in this situation I must point out there has been multiple times in history where Scorpion champions appear to be ineffectual but are in fact quite the opposite. It is my hope she is accomplishing a silent agenda for the good of the Scorpion and Rokugan however it does not mean we cannot prepare for other eventualities."
He gave a simple nod listening to the rest quietly until she finished.
"I would suggest you win your glory. A nakodo would be hard pressed to marry two Champions together. Such a thing is against tradition and against what they stand for. I will do what i can to delay the nakodo, but I would suggest you appeal to Hachi's preferred tastes and then demand the wedding be in Spring or later if you can manage a suitable excuse." that would give him enough time to come up with some plan he hoped even if it meant the death of one Champion or another. Even a Toturi sibling or two if need be.
"I will be sure to relay your words exactly as you intend them if I can't think of nothing better. Though it would suit me fine if Sunetra trusted me enough to give me freedom to maneuver. But last favor? I would like to think you regard me more highly then able to issue you a single favor Satomi.." how he wanted to sigh. How in the Fortunes did he end up in a situation like this?
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Nov 5, 2014 0:00:51 GMT
Preferred tastes? It surely confounded Satomi.
And about regarding him highly or not:
I like you more than you think, Izo. But I prefer to not owe you favors.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Nov 5, 2014 0:49:02 GMT
"Hes got a taste for Crane maidens you know the type.. just play nice until I can figure something out."
At her last he raised an eyebrow a her.
"You certainly have an odd way of showing however much it is you do like me, but you don't owe me anything. Never will."
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Nov 5, 2014 1:06:33 GMT
The realization that she wasn't even attractive enough to the position hurt her feelings a bit. She scratched her eyebrow at it, the salty dampness behind the eyepatch cutting the skin. Will you figure something out? Make up your mind, Izo-sama. Either you are loyal to your wife's commands, or you aren't. Last time I trusted you...You used me to make your way to her. I shouldn't complain: I owed you this since our old times as clan magistrates.
She had enough of it. Are we even now?
OOC Oh here we go again...
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Rings: Earth:5 Water:4 Fire:3 Air:3 Void:1
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Nov 5, 2014 1:24:51 GMT
Izo blinked at her. What did he say? He chewed his cheek a bit thankfully a motion she couldn't see in the slightest. His face suddenly flushed with anger.
"I am loyal to myself and to whatever I believe to be the best choice for Rokugan." the sheer maddening fury of it all got to him the beserker rage welling up in his chest instead of yelling however his voice got dangerously low.
"You know why I left all those years ago Satomi, because I couldn't stand the piece of Soihei you had to marry. Everyone else I have ever tried to love has been killed and you wonder why I act so strange? There, I will live alone with the burden no more."
He part wanted to stab her and the other part kiss her. Which made him even more conflicted cause he wasn't sure which side was him or Shoju even there was a difference in the two.
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Nov 5, 2014 1:45:36 GMT
Every time he towered her in rage she first gasped due his size and sheer force, and then decided if she would delve a blade in his throat or let him kiss her… Well, neither never happened in such situations.
I don't care who else died. I AM ALIVE. Suddenly a comic thought came to her mind, and she couldn't refrain herself, in spite of her state of mind.
She tilted her head and looked up to him.
So... Is this the way you are trying to kill her? By marriage?
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Nov 5, 2014 2:10:47 GMT
Just like that.. it was said and done and she didn't even seem phased.. truly she hated him or was the most uncaring and cruel of all the world he had ever met. Then she had to open her mouth and say something so comically stupid.
"You'll be the death of me." he could not help but laugh "If only it were that easy, but I am no Yogo and i do not love her. Now are you going to let me kiss you or you going to kill me?"
After he said it he said to hell with it and kissed her anyway. Death would be simpler!
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Nov 5, 2014 9:57:30 GMT
After they kissed, the tension (obviously) relieved a bit.
I'm still mad at you and your Lady and yes, it'll be me probably. To be the death of you, I mean.
She escaped from his arms and turned her back to him.
Next time you hate one of my betrothed that much "Shoju", don't flee and hide. Resort to one of your old tricks. Crab history says champion Shoju managed to "save" his beloved Kachiko from her arranged marriage to a Hiruma… It only depends on WILL…
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Nov 5, 2014 23:56:51 GMT
"If you were not mad I would be more concerned then now." better her then someone else.. at least she might feel some remorse about it. At her mentioning Shoju he sighed.
"A Crab education which I received. I do not have a Scorpion bloodline or knowledge and yet everyone expects me to preform great deeds as he when I am but passable with the sword. If you truly wish me to be more like Shoju there are ways.. but I would never be the same again.. if I survived at all." he took a breath and gave a nod "You are right however."
He crept up behind her and whispered in his ear "Just how far are you willing to watch me go to save you? Some paths are too steeped in blood to walk through and come out pristine."
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Nov 6, 2014 0:20:35 GMT
Whatever the name you take, as long as you remember the song…
That was pathetically romantic and worth of a pillow book written by Lady Mai, but she felt like saying anyway. All strong feelings are pathetic by their own, as is the naked truth. How disgusting was to feel that way. Satomi looked over her shoulders when he approached and whispered into her ear. Requesting you something you are not inclined to do by yourself, wouldn't put me in the same level as your lady? I am not putting you into a test.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Nov 6, 2014 0:52:29 GMT
"Until the end of my days be I Emperor or Ronin.."
He chuckled softly at her words.
"No Satomi. Merely suggesting you may see a side of me you had rather not. I can tell you honestly I earned my reputation. Sometimes one is just a dark cloud on a sunny day because it knows not how to be something else besides the darkness that enters people lives."
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Bayushi Satomi
Unwanted Betrothed
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Satomi on Nov 6, 2014 1:11:59 GMT
Now, to live and hope it's strong enough… Satomi said about their strongest bond: shared memories from the past. About Izo being an aspect of darkness... The boy, and the man she knew always bore within him a shadow, something she now could only explain by the burden of his dark past as Shoju.
Were we that dramatic when we were young? Benten, it's scary. She shrugged. Whatever… Marrying Hachi can't be that bad. I've always wanted a family. I just have to survive the inevitable war…Get a truce or kill Kaneka… and, as you gently informed, get rid of a dozen blue chickens to it.
It was part of a tease, but not entirely untrue.
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Bayushi Izo
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Izo on Nov 7, 2014 16:04:07 GMT
"It has to be.."
Not that he would ever admit it aloud, but his connection to her gave him a reason to be the man he was. To commit evil for the betterment of Rokugan. Even a dark cloud needed the sun to match the contrast of ones color.
"Perhaps not me.." he teased right back "Nothing is inevitable or impossible. A warrior that believes strongly enough in something will always accomplish his task. In this case though it may be better to marry Hachi and let Kaneka deal with him for us. Hachi gathering allies will force kaneka's hand one way or another." sure it painted a big target on Hachi's head but better him the the Scorpion. Now he just had to figure out if Sunetra was being friendly to Naseru for looks or there was genuine concern the Scorpion were not unaligned..
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