Yasuki Chad
Crane Clan
Crab Clan
*Crab Clan Courtier *Experienced *Samurai *Daimyo *Hero *Experienced *Commander
Posts: 476
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Post by Yasuki Chad on Aug 19, 2011 21:51:41 GMT -5
"The majority of my clan follows the Basterd. The Yasuki don't," Chad states rather bluntly. "We remember his seizure of our lands during the Four winds struggle. The audacity of that man to use the Crabs lifeline as a bargining tool to gather support showed us his true self. A scant few Hida and Hiruma followed me north, but the forces I control number only a single Leigion. All of the Yasuki House guard are here. I left the rest of my men to serve my clan and safeguard the wall and the supplies it needs. My Champion respects Kaneka for his skill and ability, things even I cannot deny. And it is true the crab army will cross the landbridge into your southern domain."
He glances at the Mantis. Few were left in the city and he'd not recognized this one. He'd spent much time in the Court of Kyuden Kitsune however, and had come to respect the honor and simple honesty of it's people. So diffrent then the rest of the Mantis.
"I encountered your Taisa Hiroshi as I was about to retire for the day. When I saw you in the street a few moments ago I figured I should greet you properly.", he smiles showing very white teeth. "But what are you doing in a empty storehouse? It seems soo.... secretive".
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Alesha
Spider Clan
Fallen Crane * Duelist * Bloodspeaker * Tactician * Maho-Bujin
Posts: 418
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Post by Alesha on Aug 20, 2011 4:54:53 GMT -5
*A man arrives and bows deeply* Mitsuoko-dono, Taisa-sama! The Lion's are advancing on our positions! *Alesha's eyes glittered as he turned to Mitsuoko* Mitsuoko-dono, I will have to ask you to take my leave and join my men. Its been a while since I dueled a Lion officer.
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Kakita Hitoshi
Crane Clan
Be more concerned with good actions than great ones
Posts: 306
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Post by Kakita Hitoshi on Aug 20, 2011 6:40:41 GMT -5
My apologies Yasuki-sama, Mitsouko-sama; I merely saw... It does not matter what I saw, my breach in manners was in excusable.
Hitoshi bowed low to both of them and retreated, wishing that the earth kami would open a large hole beneath his feet to swallow him. He was grateful when Alesha walked through the door, as attention was momentarily diverted away from the situation.
This war is more complex than I initially anticipated, he reflected.
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Tamori Manji
Dragon Clan Mod
Demon Fox (妖狐)
?Dragon Clan ?Hatamoto ?Fire ?Void ?Yamabushi ?Tattoed ?Nonhuman
Posts: 922
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Post by Tamori Manji on Aug 20, 2011 7:16:50 GMT -5
Manji utilized all the sudden interruptions to rest his mind, observing the events silently while toying with his hair. After the Yasuki daimyo spoke, Manji bowed respectfully and said briefly It's an honor to meet you Yasuki-sama. There's nothing secretive about this meeting though, I was merely showing Kakita Mitsouko-sama something she needed to witness.
He then turned to the Kakita daimyo and said Kakita Mitsouko-sama, I must say that Kakita Hitoshi-sama does have a point. Although Yoritomo-sama is an influent Captain, all his current guests may be able to collectively muffle his attempts and while a diplomat would suffer no discourtesy from him, the same cannot be said from all the others present in that reunion. When another Crane arrived at the building, Manji fell silent again and watched.
[ooc: I must add something important, as I wouldn't expect you had all seen Manji's description on the Introductions forum. The strangest thing about him is that, not only is he a Mantis in a Crane war camp, but he also has natural white hair. A trained and wise shugenja may be able to link the notion of a Kitsune, a fox, with the white hair, as the white foxes are the messengers of Inari, the Fortune of rice (and hengeyokai), but most people would just find it very weird that someone with white hair is wearing Mantis colors.]
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
::Daimyo::Kenshinzen::Hatamoto of Crane Clan::Paragon of Duty
Posts: 1,952
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Aug 20, 2011 7:48:09 GMT -5
Nor would I show contempt by Kaneka’s skills. I used to admire the man… until the day he showed no respect by his ancestor and claimed rights about a thing that is not to be his. I wish your clan does not take any prejudice about your decision, but anyway, if it can be of any confort, Hachi will not overlook you and you can count us as allies as well. Mitsouko listened and saw how the man was tired of it all. When he mentioned the place they were and the ritual they performed, a thoughtful expression come to her face: I still haven’t made my mind about it. This is Manji-san, bringer of good and bad news. He says Mantis clan lost his champion in the sea just by the dawn, and now the clan is split by Hantei loyalists, the ones that prefer follow the Shogun and a part that is neutral. But I can’t condemn them as I can’t condemn you. These things are hard. Some of them, led by Yoritomo Masamoto, are right now offering an alliance to Crane, and he asked Manji-san here to act as envoy and maybe get a representative of Crane and Cab to his ship, to a parley... You know the honorable Mantis clan better, maybe we can discuss it a bit, if you don't mind in join this talk... you are my guest in the officers quarters at Crane garrison. Then she kindly turned to the gentle shugenja, and she thought, able envoy. She was curious and worried about Masamoto, but she knew right now it wasn't time to a meeting with Mantis. Masamoto need a bunch of hour more. Please Kitsune-san. Do us all a favor. Maybe you can help in your task coming back to the ship of capitain Masamoto and then, making sure the tongue of venon Kenpachi, the Monkey veteran, has will not make Hantei loyalists a great harm. I know that man and I know how this kin can be stubborn and inconveniently rude defending their truth, even as guest. In spite being the last Sadane Master Champion all I saw of him was raw rudeness. I do not wish Masamoto to throw Monkey from the ship; it would surely make the things worse. When things calm down to your capitain, Kitsune-san, Crane can consider a parley… maybe Crab sama can go with me and try to understand how we can work together, if we can at all. I am interested, but I still don't know what Mantis has to offer. I really appreciate your efforts in keeping loyalty to what is right. I am sure also, your help is needed at the side of Hantei loyalists. Maybe you can send me your friend falcon with news, when the hour is come. I will make sure you have no harm until you reach the port... Before they can continue, Alesha arrived, then she interrupted the talking when she saw he was departing to fight when he was now needed: Ah yes of course Alesha-sama. Kill a bunch of officers in my name please. Yasuki-sama, this is our taisa, Kakita Alesha, he has a crunch for dueling Lion officers! I still don't understand how they can fall in the same trick over and over... Lion officers can't really carry some skilled words and always get themselves dueling with a Kakita! she winked at him, playfuly. OCC: Thank you very much Manji-san I will use the information better next time. Fellas, Iwill be out for the weekend, so please dont stab me in my absense! Edit: some of my usual typs. I never find all of them. but I try.
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Alesha
Spider Clan
Fallen Crane * Duelist * Bloodspeaker * Tactician * Maho-Bujin
Posts: 418
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Post by Alesha on Aug 20, 2011 8:23:27 GMT -5
Departs into the thick of the fighting.
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Post by Bayushi Hiromitsu on Aug 20, 2011 16:36:15 GMT -5
Behind the Kabuki's mask disappointed eyes were looking, once more, in search of hope. A hope that maybe never come. The bushi lifted the white and red mask over his forehead and took a deep long breath as his steps draw him closer to his destiny.
The Western Gates of Toshi Ranbo.
His face was a rather young one, well drawn by the fortunes, or maybe was the blood of the scorpion that made him look sometimes good, and sometimes "dangerous". As his voice were lifted in the air to the gate's keeper, he raised his hands, showing a letter with the mon of the crane sided by the mon of the asahina family.
-I have a letter for Asahina Yukihime-san, shugenja of the Crane!
The Gates opened swiftly, and even more so, the bushi entered Toshi Ranbo, obviously scouted by some guards. The walls was becoming even more well guarded than the last time he was there. The capitain, a bushi with wide shoulders and a less than friendly face examines the letter, and agrees, it was authentic.
-I am Bayushi Hiromitsu, Bayushi Bushi, student at the Wet Rock Dojo in Goguri, third son of the Magistrade of the Bayushi Family, Bayushi Tenshi-san and the courtier of the Seven Sting Keep and Gokenin Bayushi Miyu-san.
He bowed in respect to the present samurai, and he was escorted near Asahina Yukihime. Hiromitsu introduce himself once more, and again bowed in respect to Yukihime.
The letter was delivered (OOC: finally)
"Asahina Yukihime-sama
Your family greets you.
Our honored Asahina Daimyou is still fighting and researching the plague, saving lifes as we all should do. Therefore, in the name of our Daimyou, Asahina Timaru-sama, I write you now. May this letter bring you ours deepest wishes for your, and our family's, success in these uncertain times of Civil War.
In response to Phoenix's request, Asahina Timaru-sama, upon the agreement of our champion and Daimyou Doji Yoshi-sama, is assigning Asahina Yukihime-san to the position of Crane Embassador to the Phoenix.
With this position comes also a great task. This family fully trusts Asahina Yukihime-san's astrology and divination skills. It's now time for the new Embassador to take her place into Phoenix lands. Please travel to Pale Oak Castle as aid is needed there.
The Phoenix is summoning sages and seers to decipher the falling stars. It's now, for the durations of the phenomena, your task to find answers about the crying sky.
Have a safe trip. May the blessings of heavens fall over us all.
Asahina Heisen writting under the will of Daimyou Asahina Timaru."
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Post by Asahina Yuuto on Aug 20, 2011 17:51:47 GMT -5
Strange smells greeted Yukihime's nose as kettles bubbled in her ears. The bubbling is assisted by the crash of water from bucket to tubs by an elderly gentleman as he tireless toils with his task to bring water from local wells.
Filled tub soon finds feet on fire and crackles of protest leaves the unwilling water to bubble and steam. A quiet woman in her years of silver, perhaps the loyal wife to dignified husband, with little hesitation uses this display of the elements to wash dirtied bandages and clothes, leaving them wet and hanging on the hangover above.
The odors of herbs finds Yukihime to the next room where dutifiul shugenja methodically and meticulously bottle finished alchemical experiments -- soon to be distributed to those in the fight on the frontline. A hohei, noticing her presence, directs her through the entrance to the next room.
As she enters, filled beds flank her coronation to the end of the room. Here, shugenja use magic to muster support for the mundane healing arts. Wetted strips of cloth dignify the heads of the fallen, while candles and incense flicker faintly to the chants and rituals of those blessed by the kami.
A soldier, with markings of the Daidoji on his removed armor, wrestles in pain as arrow head is expunged by delicate hands, the speed of the procedure augemented by his screams. The consequences of those who play 'war' so casually.
At the end of the room, Asahina Yukihime finds Yuuto's bare back facing the entrance as his wounds are salved. The brush's touch shutters him entirely, as his own hands use mirror, comb, and water to wash away the filth in his hair from the day. As his caretaker finishes the reapplication of bandages, her realization of Yukihime's presence drives her away from the scene.
The mirror in his hand, soon finds Yukihime's reflection, his shoulders releasing a burden, What news do you bring, sama?" The mirror glimpses a frown before finding safety next to strapless quiver and muddied water bowl; a hanging robe is quickly removed and belt tightened. Facing his superior, "I was just preparing to bring my scouting report to the tacticians."
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Tamori Manji
Dragon Clan Mod
Demon Fox (妖狐)
?Dragon Clan ?Hatamoto ?Fire ?Void ?Yamabushi ?Tattoed ?Nonhuman
Posts: 922
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Post by Tamori Manji on Aug 20, 2011 19:35:12 GMT -5
The increasing number of high ranking officers and important samurai was making Manji ill at ease. They would all probably have pressing matters to attend to and it wouldn't do to linger longer than needed. He deftly took Mitsouko's cue and said, Kakita Mitsouko-sama, I will do as you ask but I wouldn't want to deprive you of any man or woman during these trying events. I'm sure a simple letter of passage, provided by you or one of your officers, would be enough to lend credence to this mission and keep me safe until I reach my destination.
He added in a solemn tone, It's been both a great honor and a pleasure to talk with you, my Lady. Once I ascertain the situation of the Mantis fleet I'll ask the air kami to carry my words to you. May the Fortunes smile upon you and guide your blade, offered her a ceremonious bow and then turned to the Crab Yasuki-sama, it's a shame we couldn't have met under more auspicious circumstances and talk for a longer time, but I'm sure Kakita-sama will inform you of the situation. I know how it pains the heart to stand against one's own Clan and I wish for the Fortunes to guide your steps and grant you wisdom, he also offered him a bow and said may we all live to see better days and meet again.
Then, Manji awaited politely for his last instructions, before departing Toshi Ranbo.
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Yasuki Chad
Crane Clan
Crab Clan
*Crab Clan Courtier *Experienced *Samurai *Daimyo *Hero *Experienced *Commander
Posts: 476
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Post by Yasuki Chad on Aug 20, 2011 19:52:03 GMT -5
"I'll see to it your aren't bothered within the city, Manji-san. A white haired mantis should be easy enough to remember, even with tempers as they are ", he said giveing a sidelong glance at Hitoshi.
He didn't really understand the images in the bowl, but was sure the Kakita Daimyo would brief him if he was ment to know. He wasn't sure how to arrange for friendly mantis ships to enter the port while keeping unfriendly ones at bay. Too much of a risk of infiltration that way.
(ooc: Sorry to pick on you Hitoshi! It just makes too much sense for me at the moment.)
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
Posts: 750
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Aug 21, 2011 8:23:18 GMT -5
Yukihime was on her way to the infirmary when she saw... what was that? A prisioner? Surounded by Crane bushis...But... seems like a Scorpion, not a Lion... Yukihime found weird to see the Scorpion walking around, even if scorted, and even more weird when becomes clear that he was coming to her.
She briefly bowed to the other Cranes and then to the Scorpion.
Yukihime heard Bayushi's words and introduced herself politely in return.
The letter on Bayushi's hands would momentarily change her face. She kept her eyes low trying not to think of the worst.
As the Scorpion handed her the letter she checked the seal. Now she was clearly stunned for a few seconds. It was an authentic letter. A letter from the Shinden Asahina, from her own daimyou's attendants. The seal was original and intact but she felt a spell in there had been broken. If someone had opened and took a look on the writtings, it was a very clever job. She was unable to locate any rupture on the seal or paper... if it wasn't bye the spell... and, whatever was the spell in it, it was gone.
Yukihime set a discrete askance look upon the Scorpion, but said nothing, would be useless to ask about it.
As she unfolds the letter the scroll revels itself to be decorated and written with perfect calligraphy.
She had to read it twice, and was still not convinced.
Bayushi-san would mind to tell me how does this letter came to your possesion?
Of course she was still suspicious.
Yukihime invited the group to walk along with. She seem quite busy as it is not usual to have these conversations on the go. As she waited to hear from the Scorpion while heading to the infirmary.
Her steps made a sudden pause on the entrance. Going into there was never easy, it always makes her afraid of what she could see or who she would find.
Yukihime step ahead and her worries fades out as the needs of others replaces it. Fortuitously every thing is working as a clock, in harmonious perfection. Finding Yuuto-san injured made Yukihime worried, but there was no more time to deal with it. She had made a decision already.
Asahina Yuuto-san *Yukihime bowed* it is the wish of our family that I leave Toshi Ranbo as soon as possible. For this reason, I would like Asahina Yuuto-san to be now in charge of my whole unit, as gunso.
Asahina Yuuto-san already know five of the best shugenjas on this units. We have two other nikutais, Asahina Haku-san and Asahina Mizuki-san, each of them leads six hoheis. I'm going to inform both of them of my replacement, I'm sure both Asahina Haku-san and also Asahina Mizuki-san are going to put their best efforts in accomplishing whatever is requested by Asahina Yuuto-san.
That leaves nineteen shugenjas under Asahina Yuuto-san direct command. Fell free to reorganize those units as desired. Please, take good care of them, and of everything else when this battle becomes heavier.
Yukihime bows longly and with respect to Asahina Yuuto, it was all changing too fast. She was really unconfortable by leaving everyone behind. But this was the place where there are needed, acctualy, under such circunstances, she would like to stay.
Can I be of any help before leaving? Otherwise, Asahina Yuuto-san is free to carry his duties as desired.
(OOC: Sorry for huge post, had no time to double check spelling yet but I don't want hold the story back o.o And, Yuuto-san, I like the way you write descriptions ^^ )
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Post by Bayushi Hiromitsu on Aug 21, 2011 15:42:23 GMT -5
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Tamori Manji
Dragon Clan Mod
Demon Fox (妖狐)
?Dragon Clan ?Hatamoto ?Fire ?Void ?Yamabushi ?Tattoed ?Nonhuman
Posts: 922
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Post by Tamori Manji on Aug 21, 2011 16:18:23 GMT -5
Manji thanked the Yasuki daimyo, said his last farewells and excused himself from the room, leaving the other samurai to their planning. Outside, the war camp bustled with activity. Command shouts, cries of pain, the whistling of arrows, the distant clangor of steel and the whinny of horses all blended together to create a dissonant symphony, the music of war. The night air was thick with the smell of fire and blood and he thought pensively I can't dawdle here, there's still much to do. I hope it isn't already too late, as he crossed the encampment, amongst units of Crane ashigaru and a few Yasuki ones. The Kakita and Yasuki daimyo were good on their words and he had no trouble passing through the check points established across the city. He went to the Roar of the Origami Lion one last time, to gather his few belongings and change out of his fine shugenja garb, after all, the road was no place for flowing silk. The battered and worn cotton of his travel clothes brought him a familiar and much welcome feeling, one that reminded him of wind, morning dew and open spaces. Manji had been for too long within the confines of a city and longed for open spaces again, devoid of the stench and fake scents typical of large human settlements. He had always been wild at heart and this feeling had only increased after his time with the white fox. After he finished packing, he went down the stairs and paid his dues to old Shinnosuke, adding an extra sum for his hospitality; the innkeeper had a kind heart, despite his penchant for jests and complaints. When he reached the riverside docks, the cool temperature and distinctive wet smells served to ease his mind a bit. Manji stopped one last time, to send a message to Yorimoto Masamoto, before embarking on the small vessel that would lead him to the Mantis fleet. He said a short prayer and lifted his right hand, for a delicate wagtail to perch upon, murmured a message to it and sent the air kami to herald his coming. [ooc: the actual message will be posted on the Mantis topic.]EDIT: I just lol'ed at your post Hiromitsu-san, good job.
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Tamori Koichi
Dragon Clan
Dragon Clan * Shugenja * Earth * Void * Yamabushi * Duelist
Posts: 228
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Post by Tamori Koichi on Aug 21, 2011 22:04:26 GMT -5
A samurai bearing the Mirumoto mon yet carrying the standard of the Tamori daimyo arrives at the Western Gate of Toshi Ranbo, flanked by two towering monks on both sides. His armor is battered, some wounds evident on his body and his face weary from the travel, yet despite his condition he refuses to rest until he has delivered the scroll for the Kakita daimyo.
Inside the scroll it reads:
"Lady Kakita,
I apologize if this letter comes without any eloquence that a letter to a Crane should have. Duty calls and it has no time to give idle thought to flowery words.
I write to you to ensure you that the you will not find the Dragon's support for the Hantei as nothing but empty words. This letter would have come with the Dragon's best troops to bolster the defenses of the Imperial Capital. I trust that you will find purpose for our Flame Archers. Use them as you see fit. They have been given orders to coordinate efforts with the Capital's defenders, and give their lives if need be.
I have also sent advance guards both to Permission City and Lonely Shore City. I pray that they might suffice while I prepare to mobilize the bulk of the Dragon's army.
Until then, crush our enemies.
Hold the line.
Stay alive.
- Tamori Koichi, Tamori Daimyo"
The messenger is still kneeling down before the Kakita daimyo, awaiting for her command.
(ooc: Mitsuoko, Tobushi wants to RP this part right? He can continue from this post on. Have fun.)
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
Doji Daimyo - Courtier - Otomo Twin
Posts: 687
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Aug 22, 2011 1:18:42 GMT -5
Mikado was in Toshi Ranbo for about a couple of days or so. She was accompanying the Kakita daimyo and being a courtier she had found herself in a "tight spot" being in a city that was besieged. Her other simbling, Doji Naetaru was with the Emerald Champion's forces carrying over the logistics, from messages to resource management. She hadn't ever been in a critical situation but she decided to do the exact same thing. In times of war, the courtier was to be stationed either in his Clan's holdings or battling their enemies in the appropriate courts. However, there was no reason for the courtiers to reside in the Imperial holdings other than to help. At these times, groups of courtiers would form a chain of command, handling over letters and moving information, assisting everyone from scout to daimyo. The rest was...war. Thus Mikado had been exhausting herself over moving from the daimyo's tent over to the barracks, from the watchtowers to the sake houses and even from the city gates to the Imperial stables. Today though it was different, the Lion had brought the situation in a chokepoint and right at the moment, it was at the hand of the duelists to handle some of their own "management".
"Kakita Alesha...dispatched, Kakita Minori....dispatched, Kakita..."
There had been some time since Kakita officers had asked the daimyo's permission to join the fray in order to duel some Lion officers. Up to the time Mikado kept a list, checking off the individuals responsible...this was some sort of competitive bloodbath which they seemed to enjoy... She had just finished categorizing the scrolls regarding the official meetings where a scribe was present. She was certain to provide wealthy assistance to the Kitsune "ambassador", whose face reminded Mikado of her cousin Doji Aotora, and thus she had archived the scroll as a confidential one. No one needed to know of his coming except those present. News had come and gone, whispered from mouth to ear, the presence of Yasuki, the Scorpion messenger...and now the message from the Tamori daimyo. She was beside Mitsouko and was constantly working, even when the Tamori letter reached Mitsouko's ears...and what work would it be...checking Kakita names off a list. She paused as she heard the letter, but she did not talk or break the commotion...but she beckoned over to a colleague of hers, another courtier, they were soon to welcome another courtier in their team, perhaps a Dragon. She reached over to her desk beside reaching over to find her dragon stamp, a utensil necessary for certifying messages carried over to a Dragon representative... Then she softly sighed, war never sounded that exhausting to her for those behind the parapets...not even in her grandmother's tales.
((OOC: Forgive me for the long post. If any courtier wishes to RP with me in this war situation please feel free. We can intra-RP with everyone in here, but we can have a "starting point" by playing together.)) ((PS: Hiromitsu lots of kudos! I am still laughing! Now this is talent !!))
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