Tamori Manji
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Post by Tamori Manji on Aug 18, 2011 14:03:29 GMT -5
Manji followed Yukihime silently through the streets of Toshi Ranbo. An "honor" it may be, but he disliked talking with leaders and heroes as they usually prized more their own titles and positions than the people under their command. And it was dangerous business too, one wrong word could turn into a imagined slight and spoil everything. He sighed and emptied his mind, to avoid judging before knowing, that was always unwise. He let himself observe Yukihime during their walk to the gates. He felt empathy towards her but she puzzled him, in a curious way.
He walked always one step behind her and when they arrived he observed silently. It was impressive how the Crane managed to look regal even amidst death and war, with their impeccable blues and whites. He let his mask of amiability fall and donned another of seriousness and courtesy, keeping his hands well away from his daisho.
When invited to speak, Manji did as Yukihime and first bowed to each of the Cranes, in turn, and greeted them respectfully. Then, he told them his tale.
Afterwards, he said if you so wish, noble leaders of the Crane, I may show you what I speak of, with the help of a bowl of water and the water kami. The images are devoid of sound but would serve to warn you of what to expect of my proposal. If you decide to send an emissary representing your noble Clan, you may either send me along as a guide and guardian or keep me here, as a guest and willing soldier to protect the Emperor. I am completely at your disposal.
[ooc: Manji tells everyone the same tale he told Yukihime, a few posts ago. I felt it would be unnecessary to repeat the story. As for the spell, it is meant to show everyone what is happening aboard The Sun's Gambit, so, if you choose to allow me to perform it, you may act as if you'd seen what's happening in the post "The Mantis Fleet near Toshi Ranbo"]
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Yasuki Chad
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Post by Yasuki Chad on Aug 18, 2011 20:26:14 GMT -5
(ooc: Moved here from "In Defence of an Enemy") "Welcome Hiroshi-sama. It is good to see another friendly force", The Crab Daimyo sports several fresh wounds, it is obvious the fighting around the western fortifications has been fierce in the past few days. The wooden palisade surounding the camp is damaged in more then a few places and peasent work crews constantly seem to be repairing damaged spots as Tamori shugenja manipulate the earth to be more suitable.
"Your men would have the best vantage point from the top of the Gatehouse. The Yasuki-house guard are stationed at the gate and to either side. If the gatehouse or walls are breached you and the dragon will set fire to the camp as you retreat to the city proper, the Yasuki will cover you."
The Crab lord sighs heavily.
"Truth be told Taisa, the fortifications are ment to fall. But it is too soon. We must hold until the full Lion army has arrived here. The tower is rigged to collapes when a certain combination of levers in the basment is activated. I an my honor guard will perform that duty. The Rubble is ment to trap their lead elements in the burnt ruins of our basecamp where archers on the wall can cut them down wholesale, and also to block them from reinforceing their vanguard or properly exploiting whatever advantage allowed them to take the gatehouse in the first place."
"Good luck Hiroshi-sama."
It may be the wounds or his obvious exhaustion, but you get the distinct impressine the Yasuki Lord does not believe he will survive this. He talks as one who is already dead.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Aug 18, 2011 21:24:34 GMT -5
Well, please show us. She smiled, gently. A movement of her hand and an ashigaru was at her disposal to have her requisitions attended. After her commands, he ran to get the things needed.” I think we should find a more private place to see this…” Mitsouko looked around, and searching for a better place where they wouldn’t be interrupted, but she saw Yasuki Chad coming, from the most oriental part of the western gates.
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Aug 18, 2011 22:38:23 GMT -5
Asahina took a look to the higher parts of the wall, looking for her hoheis. One of the riders was probably outside the gates because Yukihime could not locate her.
Yukihime had some urge to go back to her unit. Was also waiting to hear from Asahina Yuuto-san, who went outside the gates early in the morning.
But there was some animosity around, she brought the Kitsune shugeja here, the least she could do was guarantee Kitsune-san would remain as safe as he was before her intervention.
The winds and clouds were rolling fast high in the sky. Something was surely about to happen.
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Post by Bayushi Hiromitsu on Aug 18, 2011 23:13:33 GMT -5
After a long walk, his tired steps caught him close enough to Toshi Ranbo to see the attack from behind the Lions Lines. He stoped for a moment and drawed a long circle with his wooden sandal. As the Geta made the full round, some scouts surrounded him. Of course, he was sought, as anyone who got so close to the battle. The scorpion didn't look scared; the Lion's warriors were equiped with heavy and fine weapons, had a better training in the arts of war than him; but he was prepared.
He had all things he needed, and that were two things: Wishfull thinking and a bottle of sake.
-Who are you, and what do you want? -asked one of the scouts, his heavy armor shined a bit in the sun. The yari drawn, getting closer and closer to his neck.
Even if one of the scorpion's hands and feets got closer to an Iaijutsu stance, was the sake bottle that he aimed for the amusement of the surrounding scouts
Another one of the lion's scout smiled behind his mempo and said: -A lonly scorpion, what fortunate winds indeed. Slay him, I say, for he is not one of our allies, he MUST be one of our foes.
-But I am most definitly not alone, lion-san. - Said the tired scorpion bushi as be removed the kabuki mask what was lying in his head to cover his face once more. - I am with you all. After all, how otherwise could I win if I had nobody to fight with?
One of the Lion's bushi had just enough, he moved behind the intruder. With a quick strike in the back of the scorpion's head with an Ono was enough to make him fall and become more prone to answer properly their questions.
But in a blink, the scorpion moves, getting near the attacker and splashing the sake in the Ono's iron head. The porcelain bottle breaks, and his shards adorn the ground. As the liquid begins to fill out the circle drawn on the ground as the scorpion reaches even near the scout. Too close for a Katana's strike for sure. It's not common to draw a Wakizashi first than the Katana. But... He didn't thought much in that as the strike was followed by the pleasing bump of the scout's body on the ground.
-KILL HIM!!! DIE COWARD!!-shouted one of the bushi, as the scorpion dropped a small black egg in the ground, that bursted into flames and smoke and ignited the liquid beneath them. That was not sake, but some kind of liquid combustible.
-As much as I would like to stay here and die, I can't. You can take me for your foe, becouse my actions are hidden from your understanding, I am not. In all this confusion, I didn't had the time to introduce myself. I am Bayushi Hiromitsu. And I have a letter to deliver. Yes, that's right, I am Bayushi-Sama delivery officer.
The scorpion was nowhere to be found. Not that any of the now heavily burned bushi was in fact looking for him. His shade could be seen right next to Toshi Ranbo's Wall if one was really good sighted and well informed.
-I deliver.
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Post by Asahina Yuuto on Aug 19, 2011 1:12:49 GMT -5
The trot of horse hooves heralded the appearance of an entourage of three horses on the outskirts of the Gates of Toshi Ranbo. The wind flows through a tattered and ripped Asahina banner, signaling to action the walled observers perched above the fields below.
Three weary horses, muscles burden with heavy obligation, inch along the road towards safety. Caked mud on disheveled hair and clothes, crimson stains to contrast, identifies the lead rider and his actions today. A broken quiver strap dangles pride less from his shoulders; an unconscious and bandaged comrade finds haven between his arms steering steed towards safety. The ripped remains of tattered banner shield his wounds.
Following close behind, tempered hohei guides her horse with wounded comrade in hand. Her eyes give away her desire, as she looks forward to leader and splendid city before him. She clasps leash tightly in hand, a guide to the horse behind her that carries bundled life lost, and potential to not be seen. Daidoji markings the only thing to identify a scene that will soon be all too common.
The gates creek and pop as they usher the exhausted entourage in, and quickly envelop their exit from the field of battle. They make for the infirmary to tend to wounds, and ease their comrade’s cocerns.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Aug 19, 2011 8:00:54 GMT -5
Well Fitsu-sama, Alesha sama, maybe you can talk with our precious ally Yasuki sama while I check this Mantis proposal a bit deeper. Sometimes there are things that are just urgent enough to allow us a breach of etiquette. I come back as soon as possible, it should not take long I think. Please, Manji-san, come with me. She made a gesture of hand showing him the way to a emptied building near the walls. Hitoshi followed with them as well, and she was glad the duelist was being so prestative. Knowing him better would help her to decide how Hitoshi should serve the clan better. Some ashigaru were preparing the place for the Alliance soldiers, and as soon as they noticed the arrival of the Kakita daimyo with her guest, casually some got their way out, but not before Mitsouko ordered one of them to bring the necessary objects Manji-san required to perform his spell.
Please forgive if the place is not the most propicious, Manji-san, but surely both of us have hurry in made this done. My Crane heart is ashamed to guest you in such vapid manners and places. Anyway, I admire your good will and courage to come alone to bring us such offer. I guarantee you that you impressed me. For that, I assure you have no need of be afraid among us. You bring word of your clan and will be treated as ambassador. Even if we can’t get an agreement, Crane is pretty civilized to neither mistreat nor offend the integrity of an ambassador. You have my word, Kitsune-san.
As soon as the ashigaru prepared a table with the itens, Mitsouko gestured to the Kitsune shugenja performs the spell that should show her the deck of the Sun’s Gambit and what this Masamoto Capitain, newly credited to be the next Yoritomo daimyo and champion of his clan, was doing.
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Asahina Yukihime
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Aug 19, 2011 13:02:36 GMT -5
Yukihime felt kinda lost with the group so quickly disbanding.
Thus seeing Asahina Yuuto-san and his hohei coming back from the fields was reliefing. They were fine, and those they were caring for would sure be fine soon too.
Yukihime bowed to those leaving, she was about to follow with the Kakita daimyou and the Kitsune shugenja, even without being requested, it seemed like the proper thing to do. But once the Kakita daimyou had given her word guaranteeing the safety of Kitsune-san her presence wasn't really necessary anymore.
When the meeting is done, Kitsune-san is welcome to meet me and the other shugenjas on top of the wall, if so is desirable.
Kakita-sama, if I can be of any help, just let me know. If I may, I shall now return to my units, Asahina Yuuto-san just brough some injured bushis back inside, I'm going to check on the situation. If I can be excused...
The Asahina shugenja bowed before leaving, when allowed to.
She quickly went back to check on her hoheis and the newly arrived nikutai. But those weren't easy steps.
Trust is hardly given to strangers, specially in times that friends are falling all around you.
The Kitsune would be fine while in the company of Kakita daimyou, but there was no guarantees that everyone else would be so understanding with his presence here. The air kami should be fast enough to make Asahina know if any intervention becomes necessary.
Once at the infirmary...
Asahina Yuuto-san - she bowed briefly before taking a look on the situation around.
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Tamori Manji
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Post by Tamori Manji on Aug 19, 2011 15:44:23 GMT -5
May the Fortunes guide your path Asahina-sama. We'll meet soon, if they so allow, he made a courteous bow as he parted with the Asahina shugenja, then followed the Kakita daimyo and her clansman into the indicated building.
The place was as empty and quiet as one could hope for in a war camp and the spell wasn't complex, so the materials provided should be good enough. He watched his surroundings carefully and closed his eyes for an instant, while the Kakita daimyo was speaking, to calm his mind and better feel the kami. Kakita-sama does me a great kindness and honors me with her words. I'll make sure to be worthy of your trust, he bowed solemnly to Mitsouko and moved closer to the bowl of water brought in by an ashigaru. Someone wiser than me once said, that in difficult times, we do as we must with whatever we have available. This will serve our purposes well enough. I must respectfully ask to touch your hand, Kakita Mitsouko-sama, it is necessary for me to maintain direct contact with anyone who wishes to share the water visions. Kakita Hitoshi-sama is also welcome to hold my other hand, after I finish the prayer and the kami are set to their purpose, he bowed slightly and gently offered his right hand to the Kakita daimyo.
My Lady, please stare intently into the water and relax your mind. Embrace the emptiness and let your thoughts wander. It may take some moments but the visions will surely come. Once they do, you just have to focus on them, I'll handle the rest. Manji murmured a small mantra for a while, then ran his free hand across the water's surface and offered it to the Kakita duelist, while the continuous soft sound of his voice enveloped the room.
As he felt the calm spread slowly across the minds and bodies of Mitsouko and Hitoshi, the young shugenja let the mantra fade away and conjured the visions. The images came gradually, first in the form of indistinct shapes in a misty black brown background, then the ship became distinct, the same one he had seen through Kaminari's eyes, until finally they could see clearly each of the samurai participating in the reunion aboard The Sun's Gambit. Although constrained by the size of the water bowl, Manji shaped the visions carefully and presented each of the samurai he knew to them. Despite the lack of sound, some words could be discerned from the movements of their lips and the bodies of the Monkey and Mantis samurai spoke for themselves, showing clear signs of conflict and tension.
The spell ran its course after five long minutes. When it was finally over, beads of sweat were forming in Manji's forehead, his breathing was accelerated and his perception was jumbled. It was the first time he had shared the water visions with other people and, although he was certain of success, he couldn't guess how hard it would be to keep control of the spell while maintaining their minds attuned. He feebly let go of their hands, closed his eyes for some moments and took a deep breath, seeking to focus his thoughts and regain his strength.
That is the state of affairs aboard The Sun's Gambit, Kakita-sama he managed to say after a while, I hope my services showed you what needed to be seen. The Kitsune bowed again and waited for the Kakitas' words.
[ooc: Feel free to peek the Mantis topic and check how the reunion is going. That is pretty much what we've just seen]
EDIT: changed the structure of some phrases that were bothering me. The text should be clearer now.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Aug 19, 2011 17:51:05 GMT -5
After some of the experiences with Sho in Three Sides River and after, Mitsouko was more than accustomed with that spell and easily let the Kitsune shugenja led their way through the shared vision. That was one of the things she had to learn with her betrothed: to trust that not all magic would harm her. Her eyes get used to the change of light at the deck, the shapes of the crew men and women, the assembly gathered there. Wait! That was… it was not possible? The man talking to the others, the man with a glove… he only could be… Sanjuro. She briefly saw her cousin Hirotomo and also, Kenpachi, and somehow they seemed to be in opposite sides. Mitsouko was pretty aware that Hirotomo rather prefer to expose his kin to annihilation instead of being a wise leader and let the civil war pass far from the Monkey clan lives, but she knew nothing about what he was doing right now. He wasn’t forced to take sides, but he preferred to get some adventure to himself ; some glory perhaps. What he and his father were trying to do? And what the hell was going on to Sanjuro being now known as Yoritomo Masamoto? Surely Mitsouko wasn’t so surprised he was able to get a high ranking and glory enough to be a respected capitain, but anyway she was never given an opportunity to talk with him after the Isshin-no-Oni attack in Three Sides River. He chose to disappear and follow with Mantis. She had even asked Hirotomo if he knew something about his destiny, but her cousin said he knew nothing about it as well.
By their faces the assembly was still divided, the tension was clear and she feared for…Sanjuro. She looked askance to the Kitsune, while her mind works frantically to find a plan. If he succeeds in convince,at least, a great part of the mantis naval force to stay away, it would be very avantageous and should spare time, effort and lives for the Crane. Mitsouko was pretty aware that her clan granaires was a great temptation for greedy men and right now Crab and Lion would suffer with no food supply. Their clans lands never produce enough for their needs and always needed to buy Crane surpluses.But, after the recent war against the Yobainjin, find surpluses in the Empire wasn't easy task. Would really Mantis ravage coastal lines to give everything for free for people that give a damn for them? That wasn't even customers for their trades? Why in the Jigoku they would need a trade route if they would not have a fine court to buy their silk, their trinkets? Would really the allies of Kaneka, Crab, Unicorn and Lion want some of the trades of Mantis? The common warrior wasn't interested in how the war affects a land, and how it impoverishes a province or an entire Empire; but the daimyo and the merchants, the real people that needs to be fed. The common warrior was only interested in honor and glory, while his leader puts a rice bowl in front of him and shoes in his feet. But the country was suffering from a prolonged war and then another. Now she thought he was getting a glimpse of how San...Masamoto was thinking. He was interested in saving people, in saving lives and save the land. With war, plague and starvation, Rokugan would be a easy prey for the threaten coming from the Shadowlands. But maybe... maybe their clans can negotiate indeed. Probably these Crab-Crane-Mantis parley wasn't really to probable occur, unless she'd take Yasuki-sama with her...
Well, this…Masamoto-sama, you said, is right now the man who wishes a parley?
As Crane she was taught, and she knew very well the price of everything in the world.
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Yasuki Chad
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Post by Yasuki Chad on Aug 19, 2011 18:18:48 GMT -5
Yasuki Chad left the Western gate on his way back to the palace. His whole body ached and he wanted very much to just lie in a hot bath and take a nap. Such were his intentions until he saw the Kakita Daimyo and her retinue talking with a.... mantis from the look of the robe. Mitsouko's eyes met his briefly before her retinue scattered or followed her and the Mantis into the building.
Great... no chance of slipping away un-noticed. It would be proper to welcome her personally. In truth he was very glad she was here. It was just, in the last several days, the endless killing and fighting over Kaneka's stupid ambition was getting to him.
He missed the simplicity of fighting the shadowlands.
He entered the building and stood next to the door. Realizing a ritual was in progress he did what he could to not draw attention to himself.
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Tamori Manji
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Post by Tamori Manji on Aug 19, 2011 18:24:27 GMT -5
Manji noticed a small degree of discomfort in Mitsouko's voice but he didn't know if that was an after effect of the spell or something more. He decided it would be wise not to intrude in a daimyo's private concerns and answered her question in a pensive voice.
Yes, Kakita-sama. During the last days of my travels, before arriving in Toshi Ranbo, I saw signs and omens that led my attention to Yoritomo Masamoto-sama. He intends to "save the Empire", those were his own words. I imagine he must also feel the shadow that currently threatens the Empire. We've been through a series of conflicts in a short span of time, without any respite, and if the emergence of the Spiders is any indication, something ill is about to happen. Unfortunately, most bushi seem to be drunk on the desire for war and glory and very few are paying attention to these signs or to the plight of the heimin.
Although I share his feelings, I don't know how to sway my clansmen. Some seem deaf to arguments and blind to facts and I fear the Mantis will stand divided. Still, if you, like Asahina Yukihime-sama, feel it worth to try and send an envoy to this parley, I'll do everything in my power to help you.
He paused for a moment, uncertain of how to broach a thought that had been plaguing him since he last was in The Sun's Gambit. He said, carefully, There is something else. Something you must know, although I don't feel comfortable speaking of it, as it seems to be a secret of Yoritomo-sama. I could tell you now but I would feel better if I could have a word with you alone. If needed be Kakita Hitoshi-sama may safeguard my daisho while we talk.
He remembered a dream and the shadow that stalked Masamoto. He felt its hunger, its anger, when he landed aboard The Sun's Gambit, but what was it? Some kind of possession? He wasn't certain. Manji felt as if he was threading on thin ice.
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Kakita Hitoshi
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Post by Kakita Hitoshi on Aug 19, 2011 19:28:07 GMT -5
Hitsohi felt the visions fade from his mind. He had never partaken in a ritual like that before, and felt quite buoyant at the new experience. Despite this, his mind raced frantically - were the Mantis genuinely split, or was this captain a lone renegade? Without hearing what was said there was no way of telling, but there everyone on board the vessel was certainly displaying a great deal of tension and unless Hitoshi was mistaken there was a smear of blood on the deck.
Listening to Manji's words, Hitoshi frowned. My lady, I would advise caution in going alone with Kitsune-san. Whilst I believe he is of honest intent, and do not doubt your ability to defend yourself, I would be failing in my duties if I did not say that I think it would be impolitic at the very least.
He paused for a moment. Regarding the possibility of sending an envoy to associate with this Mantis captain and parley, we have to bear in mind that he might be acting alone and that his notions of "saving the Empire" are going to get good samurai killed, or at the very least held hostage. As such, I would volunteer my services if you decide to go down this route; whilst I am no courtier I do have a reasonable way with words, and if it comes to it my death would be no great loss to the clan.
Having finished his speech and awaiting a response from his daimyo, his eyes slid across to the door where he made out a figure dressed in the attire of the Crab. He rushed past Mitsouko, glancing behind him to ensure the Kitsune was not attacking, then dropped into stance. Balancing lightly on the balls of his feet, his hand palm up over the hilt of his katana in the classical Kakita style, he glared at the Crab. Identify yourself Crab-san!
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Yasuki Chad
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Post by Yasuki Chad on Aug 19, 2011 21:02:55 GMT -5
Chad grunted in surprise, then rising anger.
"I realize the Crab and Crane clans are on opposite sides of this war, but remember where you are! This is the Imperial City! Do you honestly believe an unarmored Crab rebel would calmly stroll in here and politely wait for the end of the Kinsune's ritual?! Do you really have so few enemies you can afford to threaten every random stranger who approaches you? If you learn NOTHING else here know this; no clan is unriven by this idiotic rebellion. Brother against brother on every side.", this last comment is spoken in a more controlled tone as the Crab visably masteres himself.
Well. Not a good start. Breath. Calm yourself. These people are just as stressed as you are. Breath.....
When he next speaks all trace of anger is gone from his posture, and his voice is calm and even.
"I am Yasuki Chad, Daimyo of that family and Defender of the Imperial City.", he gives a smooth bow to the Kakita Daimyo. "I welcome you to the City and apologize for my outburst. These past few weeks have been a great strain on me.. but that is no excuse for my actions.", this time he bows to Hitoshi. "Please accept my apologies."
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Aug 19, 2011 21:28:29 GMT -5
Ohh no no no! Hitoshi-san, this is the personal mon of the Yasuki daimyo, so this samurai is Yasuki Chad, please don’t be rude. My humble apologies Yasuki sama, Hitoshi was just being zealous and he is proven to have missed the heraldry lessons in Kakita Academy! How fortunate is your arrival! Mitsouko bowed to the Yasuki daimyo, noticing him at the door. It of course interrupted the Kitsune shugenja , but she was sure the Mantis samurai would understand her position as soon as she talked.Even if the stupid rebellion is making us a bit nervous, we surely don’t intend to treat the man who was one of the first to renew his loyalty vows to the Emperor as enemy. She was surprised because she thought Fitsu and Alesha would find him, but right now, the arrival of Yasuki Chad was indeed a good thing. Anyway, he wasn’t looking good, all weary and circles around his eyes. That was comprehensible, the man was there before the arrival of the Crane clan, and was clearly making a good job defending from the advanced troops (or maybe, from the disbanded Lion warriors formerly part of the Imperial Armies, now regrouped and acting like vanguard under their taisa). She used her best smile, welcoming him. We haven’t met before, I surely wished it was in a better moment, but I think destiny is quite capricious… Thank you very much for letting us take care of the Western gates Chad sama. Right now, I was wondering how things are going for you… I mean, I had news: the clan your family now belongs is marching over your land directing to Crane's southern border… In spite of it, you are here, defending the Emperor. I am sure the Empire will not forget this. It’s a difficult position, indeed, but we can work it out. Blood ties are always blood ties.
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