Toku Hirotomo
Monkey Clan
Bushi Paragon of Compassion Clan Champion Toturi's Army
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Jul 16, 2011 17:59:09 GMT -5
Chiyuki stood stone faced, but laughed on the inside. She guessed Haruka-sama was up to something and smiled at the woman when she saw her.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jul 16, 2011 18:20:18 GMT -5
"Hello, Riku." Senshi said unmoving, "I'm going to guess you brought me my wife?"
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Bayushi Haruka
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Jul 16, 2011 18:31:31 GMT -5
The horse dutifully bowed its head as Haruka urged him in reverse, and allowed Senshi to come on back out at his leisure, having heard his voice inside.
Haruka was picturesque on her mount, but the vision of it didn't last as she politely dismounted before speaking. She had a grin under her mask that stretched ear to ear, but for once her eyes simply retained their fond gaze as they fell on Senshi. She took the opportunity to bow to both Chiyuki and Senshi, acknowledging her Champion's higher station respectfully.
"It is good to see you again, Senshi-sama. And you as well my dearest Chiyuki-san. Dare I ask what brings the finest of all intruders to my humble abode in the camp of Toturi?"
Considering her steely gaze and rather antisocial position alone before, it seemed strange that Haruka suddenly lit up like a flame before the two, but it was likely that they would hardly notice.
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Kitsuki Yuushahime
Dragon Clan
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Courtier Magistrate Ambassador Daimyo
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Jul 16, 2011 18:32:27 GMT -5
Yuushahime had exited the tent, content her message had reached the Shogun and the scroll would be overlooked. She would trust in his decision when he had taken on board all the information. For now she had other matters to attend to.
One aide came running over, passing close by a ronin swordsman and monk. She recognise the swordsman from the day before and dipped her head ever so slightly to acknowledge him. She eyed his companion more warily as she had not seen him before and he had a look in his eyes that showed a deeper determination that the norm for the camp. Perhaps he had important news. The two were on their way to Toturi's tent, which was behind her. It was well guarded though so she was completely relaxed.
Her aide reported that the Scorpion Champion had been sighted moving around the Camp. Well, that would be interesting. She looked forward to his Clan declaring for Toturi as she was sure her own would after deliberations. Her Lord, Takezo, was a staunch supporter of the ex-shogun and his actions had always been honourable and righteous. He would continue to lead his Clan well.
Nearing her tent she was approached by another courtier, but one she had not seen in some time. She tried to quickly place his name but he thankfully reminded her just as she began to recall it. She did not forget one of her own family though.
"Jotaro-kun, good to see you again. It has been a few years. I am sure you are performing your duties for Shigekazu-san to the best of your abilities. Please, let me see..." she said, smiling as she took the scroll tube from him. She bowed one to him briefly then begun to undo the tube containing the scroll, glad to see the leather was covered and thus not bad to touch.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jul 16, 2011 18:49:17 GMT -5
Senshi walked out happy to greet his wife, "Hello, Haruka san. I did not know my young monkey friend was Chiyuki. Haruka speaks very fondly of you young Fuzake san." Senshi bowed to her, in a far more formal greeting. "The downside of being a champion is that everyone seems to know who you are, but you always know little of the others that greet you."
Senshi looked back to his wife, "I have given my newest guard, Mori, the duty of escorting Chiyuki san while shes here. But I have to admit, I'm here on official business, may we talk in prvate? I could use your advice, Haruka san."
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Bayushi Haruka
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Jul 16, 2011 19:00:45 GMT -5
"Of course, Senshi-sama." Haruka bowed as she brushed past and went inside to speak quietly with him. The tent at least allowed for that much privacy.
Riku seemed to understand the message, as he tossed his head a bit. Annoyed that he couldn't join them perhaps? Instead the stallion seemed to turn to Chiyuki with some curiosity. It would not be the first time he'd seen this girl, and his nature was more inquisitive and gentle than his mate, Rin's.
The Utaku steed took the opportunity to steal some attention as he would actually rest his muzzle delicately near her shoulder, hoping for a stroke or some affection.
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Post by Mirumoto Shigekazu on Jul 16, 2011 20:28:22 GMT -5
When Yuushahime returned to her tent and took out content of the tube she discovered there are three sets of scroll. First, the largest, contained promised Niten. After short examination Kitsuki found that this version was unusually edited, some parts were missing and some words were added, which made it very unique yet worthless as a book. Second was written in numbers and symbols and it was obvious that it is first ciphered message. Third, the smallest set, was two sheets long plaintext with instructions how to cipher and decipher messages. Yuushahime starts reading carefully.
„This cipher is unbreakable until someone gets the codebook. While you can break simple substitution cipher based on fixed numbers, number of combinations that our Niten as a codebook provide is nearly uncountable and therefore unbreakable. As you may see, the ciphertext is written in numbers. Every six numbers ciphers one word. Two first numbers are a scroll number, two second are column number and last two are word in column number. Double zero on one of this pairs means end of the sentence. Ignore any symbol – they has no meaning and are put to confuse possible cryptanalyst. It is fast as we used to read like this and we no need to complicate this more since cipher basis makes it unbreakable alone. When you want to decipher a message you just find a word matching the numbers. When you want to cipher you need to find a word you want to cipher and then write it position in the Niten. Remember it well. Then burn the plaintext by yourself in your tent. Burn by yourself in your tent every message you get from me, both ciphertext and plaintext after remembering it. Do not show my messages to anyone, even the Shogun. Do not say anyone about our correspondence – walls have ears and you never know who may listen.”
Yuushahime decoded her first message quickly.
„Visit shrine twice a week. Network in capital was destroyed. May build it again only with great cost. Not sure what to do next. Advise Lord to stay in mountains at all cost. Find people to cope with Valley Two Generals commander problem. Say how it went. Crab stays at Wall. Attack capital quick and capture highest enemy. Good luck.”
Clearly, Yuushahime will need more incense to burn than ever and will become very religious in coming days.
OCC: If you want I can send you real edited copy of Niten via email and post here only ciphered messages, but it will take time to cipher and decipher them.
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Toku Hirotomo
Monkey Clan
Bushi Paragon of Compassion Clan Champion Toturi's Army
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Jul 17, 2011 0:14:52 GMT -5
Chiyuki was ecstatic that the horse was coming to her. She stroked him on the nose and began to speak to him. "I'm sorry I did not catch you name, Horse-san, but you are very beautiful. I would give you an apple, but I don't want to upset Haruka-sama.
She stroked his back, and he seemed to enjoy that. She never once thought she would actually touch such a magnificent creature as this. She stood enraptured.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jul 17, 2011 10:59:30 GMT -5
After a moment, Chiyuki's new guard would clear his throat. Hoping to pull her from her revelry. He stood only a step away from her, but opposite her of the horse.
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Toku Hirotomo
Monkey Clan
Bushi Paragon of Compassion Clan Champion Toturi's Army
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Jul 17, 2011 12:36:38 GMT -5
"Yes, Mori-san, was there something? she turned her hips to him and gave him a devious smile, "Or are you perhaps jealous?"
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jul 17, 2011 15:48:13 GMT -5
The guard sighed, "Should it please you milady, I would apreciate it if I were called by my actual name. Senshi dono calls me otherwise deliberately. He renames us to help him memorize names of new important political figures. I had the fortune of being named after the new Ox daimyo. I have heard nightmares of my colleagues being called Kasumi or Yuushahime. Before too long, he will go back to calling me Odamitsu."
He bowed, deeply, more formally presenting himself to her.
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Toku Hirotomo
Monkey Clan
Bushi Paragon of Compassion Clan Champion Toturi's Army
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Jul 17, 2011 18:23:45 GMT -5
Chiyuki patted the horse one last time and turned to the Scorpion. Very well, Odamitsu-san. Since you have regained your manners, I suppose I could be pleased by it. I'm sure you cleared your throat for a reason, unless you have a cold, I was waiting for your Lord and Lady to reacquaint, but if you have a more interesting idea for passing the time, I'm sure we could discuss it. She dipped her eyes down on the young guard. He may be fun now.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jul 17, 2011 18:31:33 GMT -5
He tried to ignore her advances, "I thought you had an agenda you wished to pursue. And only thought to remind you, Chiyuki san. Those two may be a while." He averted his gaze as best he could, choosing to instead stare at the tent.
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Toku Hirotomo
Monkey Clan
Bushi Paragon of Compassion Clan Champion Toturi's Army
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Jul 17, 2011 18:44:20 GMT -5
She drew closer. "Well I am here to persuade for Scorpion support. Since your Champion will be some time, then what would you suggest? She drew close to him and slightly touched her obi to his belt. "I promised your champion I would help you learn how the courts work. Don't be distracted now...tell me, where would you suggest we go?
She nibbled on a strand of loose hair while she said this. He was trying to look past her, to the tent. An innocent Scorpion? How delicious.
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Bayushi Senshi
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Jul 17, 2011 19:59:42 GMT -5
He glanced down then did a double take before taking one large step back. "It is not my place to suggest how you should conduct your political affairs, Chiyuki san." He hesitated, not clearly a man of many words. But behaving completely unsure of how to act.
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