Kitsune Poxo
Mantis Clan
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Post by Kitsune Poxo on Sept 15, 2011 16:52:38 GMT -5
"Stop your bowing already," Kitsune Daichi barked out at the two women. A tinge of pain from his ribs reminded him of their action and while rage swelled he continued on. "There is no intention to hurt you, just to remove those left behind to the assault."
The sounds of the fighting could be heard getting closer. Blast the line is getting closer, Daichi cursed to himself before saying back aloud, "Grab what you can and be ready to get to the port."
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Post by The Blue Ronin on Sept 16, 2011 5:38:16 GMT -5
Ryumon almost panicked as the children spanked at him. He realised he was extremely on edge. His men had faced no resistance but despite his commander's briefing that the Crane resistance would be slight he couldn't help but imagine that in every door lurked a Daidoji Harrier or a Kakita swordsman. So when these children spanked at him there was a sudden urge to lash out. The anger was replaced with horror at himself. To strike children! By Osano-Wo, he might be no bushido-obsessed Akodo but he was no child killer either. Instead, he replied, trying to make his voice sound gruff and businesslike, the epic frontispiece of his helmet giving it a gruff echo that helped.
"Nobody will be harmed if you behave yourselves. You are prisoners of the Mantis so you are under the protection of me, and ym Lord, the successor of Yoritomo. If I haver your word, Doji-san, that you and your family will behave with civility to me and my men, we will get you to the ships. With luck your Clan will pay a ransom and you will be back in Crane hands shortly. My name is Yoritomo Ryumon, do I have your word?"
He had been briefed iun what to say many times but he was quite glad that it had come out right. He watched the Doji with more stern-ness than he felt.
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Kakita Hiroshi
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Hiroshi on Sept 20, 2011 5:45:55 GMT -5
Kenshin looked at the bushi in front of him, took a quick glance at the one that entered the warehouse, rising to his feat. Quickly, he analyzed his chances and found he has none. He was no fighter.
He lowered his head and said in a sad, but stern voice: “It seems we are at your mercy, Yoritomo-san. We will go with you. But should anything happen to my family, may the kami exert their wrath upon you!”
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Sept 21, 2011 17:16:31 GMT -5
The two woman obeyed his orders without further objections or rebellion, wondering their destinies. Would they be taken to Mantis Islands or what? Kiku, the star of the House of Jade Princess, maybe would lucky to find patronage in another places, instead of never being able to pay Okasan for the real or imaginary costs of her education. But Mei, she had left behind a life of luxury worth of a Doji princess in the ancestral house of Kakita Mitsouko. Once, she was concubine of the kakita daimyo father, and MItsouko dedicated to her a friendship she never thought she would deserve. After the death of Kakita Shinoburo, no one believed that there was something wrong about it. But, who would listen a former geisha, a himin? She finally convinced her friend to allow her to visit Mantis islands to investigate by herself and after various negatives, Mitsouko permitted. She wasn’t sure how to start it, she had thought about hiring someone but the battle started earlier than she expected. She wasn’t able to reach Kyuden Gotei. And now, she was in a Mantis kobune, as hostage. Filling her heart with resolve, she knew she would use this opportunity the kami had put in her way. She looked back to the captain Kiku stroke: Sama, forgive me, almost all civilians already made their way to the fields, there's few left in the city. Noble samurai aren't here anymore, few exceptions, just the bushi. You aren't taking valuable hostages...
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Kitsune Poxo
Mantis Clan
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Post by Kitsune Poxo on Sept 21, 2011 22:17:12 GMT -5
"You are both wise and foolish in that." Kitsune Daichi said. "Contrary to what the other clans might see, the heimen and eta are just as important as anyone else. They are a support that most overlook and will play a vital role in rebuilding after this bloodbath."
Daichi then lowered his voice in case someone was listening, then again someone is always listening. "There is no real hostages, we are evacuating what is left that want to leave under a guise." Then he rose his voice back to normal and continued on. "Come, let us get out here."
Daichi then grabbed some bags himself grunting as pain tinged from his ribs and lead outside to find those who ran earlier had not made it far. "Running did you no good I see, to the boats with you, if you will."
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Tamori Manji
Dragon Clan Mod
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Post by Tamori Manji on Sept 26, 2011 16:11:42 GMT -5
A small skylark flew amidst the battleground that Lonely Shore City had become. Amidst the confusion, it found Kitsune Daichi, gently perched upon his shoulder, then whispered it's minute long message:
Kitsune Daichi-sama, this is Manji. The negotiation with the Kasuga was successful and their representative, Kasuga Shinobu-sama, agreed to help us both with the relocation of the refugees and the supplies. He is also open to negotiations regarding new trading routes, when the need for them arise.
To avoid raising unneeded suspicion, among other problems, our dealings will have to be made through neutral representatives. A merchant friend of mine, called Juunosuke, will meet you, at your convenience, after you leave Lonely Shore City. He'll help you with these dealings and answer any questions you may have. May the Fortunes guide your path.
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Kitsune Poxo
Mantis Clan
Mantis Clan | Shugenja | Earth | Thunder | Kitsune Blooded | Naval | Daimyo | Unique
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Post by Kitsune Poxo on Sept 26, 2011 18:13:11 GMT -5
OOC: I will wait one more day then I am going to finish this thread up as long as there is no objections.
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Sept 27, 2011 11:26:13 GMT -5
OCc: Poxo that was very nice the way it was. Thank you! Your hostages will follow with you for where you wanna take them!
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Kitsune Poxo
Mantis Clan
Mantis Clan | Shugenja | Earth | Thunder | Kitsune Blooded | Naval | Daimyo | Unique
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Post by Kitsune Poxo on Sept 28, 2011 17:39:41 GMT -5
Even though the number of ships had swelled there was only so much they can carry. Before the crab line could reach the docks the Mantis were setting off with their captives. The shugenja return to their ritual to control the storm and the ships pushed out to sea.
OOC: Short and sweet
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