The Dragon Wakes

[Yoritomo Raiden]

A lone ship rolls into port before the storm hits, It is elegant and its features rich and fine. Armed Yoritomo Magistrates are littered around the deck.

Yoritomo Kage stepped out onto the deck, and casually strode across the bridge to the docks themselves. He had a slight smile on his face and didn't turn around to see the rolling black clouds of the storm on their wake.

The port authority hurried to approach but before he could speak Kage tossed a pouch of koku his way. The man caught it almost fumbling the pouch with the sudden toss.

"Im Yoritomo Kage, im here on business. could you please direct me to whom I need to speak in charge of the clan? Also please watch my vessal, alot more koku will be yours as long as it stays the way it did upon arrival. I hear there are many thieves around these days and she is precious to me." He smiled and walked past the authority with four armoured guards with him. "ohh I almost forgot the directions."

His smile cut through the man and he pointed to the elevated keep. Kage simply nodded and put up his hood and walked towards the keep as though all of Rokugan belonged to him.

[Kasuga Shinobu]

The heimin watching the doors to Kyuden Kasuga let the Mantis Captain in without a word. A place is given for the weapons of each Samurai before they are let into the main shell. There was truly no structure like it in all of the Empire.

Once inside, the rain chasing after Masamoto and his guards, a man that looks like a heimin approaches, bowing. He has the mark of the Tortoise on his chest however as he rises. "Konnichi-wa, Yoritomo-sama. It seems you have come to port just in time to avoid the storm. We have rooms, albiet quite humble ones, should you require them."

[Yoritomo Raiden]

Kage viewed the heimin quisitivly, then the surrondings. A dreay place he thought. Just then lightning crashed outside. He smiled wryfully at the heimin.

"Yes rooms would be plesent for myself and my entourage, I was hoping to meet with the Tortise Champion if they arnt to busy. It is a matter of business you see. I am Yoritomo Kage, and I will only be here for tonight. The storm has created an oppertunity for me to discuss some plans with the Tortise Clan." Kage looked over his shoulder at the armoured men he had with him. "Now you have the liberty of knowing my name, may I have the liberty of yours?"

[Kasuga Shinobu]

The man gave a slow bow. "Hai, Yoritomo-sama. I am Kasuga Ran, merely a juusha in Kyuden Kasuga. I fear the champion is not in attendence at the moment, he is off on business in other lands. I could perhaps show you to the Hatamoto, who is in charge in the Champions absence?"

[Yoritomo Raiden]

"By all means, please. I am honored Ran-san in your willingness to help a humble traveler." Kage smiled a toothy smile and began to follow Kasuga Ran

[Kasuga Shinobu]

The older man moved at a slow pace, as if he were really part Tortoise. Finally however he reached one of the rooms on the top level of the domed building. He gave a soft knock before ducking into the room, closing the door behind him. There were soft whispers before the door opened again.

A young samurai stood in the doorway, hair done up and face make-upped like a samurai-ko, but the body was thin, with little curve visible, and when the samurai spoke, it was in a soft, low tone. It gave the impression of unknowing over all. "Ah, konnichi-wa, Kage-sama. I hope you will forgive my informality, I do not wish to inconvenience you for an introduction. Your ship is well known, as it's captain."

The Tortoise's eyes flitted down demurely. "I am known as Kasuga Shinobu, Hatamoto to Kasuga Leigh-sama. I apologize profusely for my Daimyo's absence. He is away on urgent matters." The dark brown eyes glance back up, somewhat shy, but full of an intense curiosity. "Perhaps you would come in? I have had tea put on, and the fire is going strong. Your men, of course, will be shown to another room." Shinobu turned, motioning for Masamoto to enter.

[Yoritomo Raiden]

Kage threw his arms up in a celebratory gesture. He smiled and his hair had a gleam to it reflecting from the fire, from his oiled hair.

With a rather enthusiastic tone in his voice "Shinobu-san! It is a pleasure to meet you. You know when I said that I needed to talk to the leader of the Tortoise I did mean you. We both know that you do more than people know. In fact I cannot remember for awhile seeing the Champion of the Tortoise do much. However you on the other hand Shinobu-san I hear alot about, in certain circles of course. I think you have Great potential. come let us talk, I have brought a very exquisite sake spiced from the islands. My men will assure we have complete privacy."

The smile that appeared on Kage's face frightened Shinobu for a moment and then a gleam of something greater flashed in his eyes.

[Kasuga Shinobu]

If the Tortoise samurai was frightened, intimidated, or scared, it was hard to tell. A blush touched her cheeks as she showed him to a pillow next to the fire in the middle of the room. He sat as well, hands folded into his lap. "My apologies, Kage-sama. I do not drink. My health is so that it does me too much hard when I drink, especially the harder things. Arigato though, it is very thoughtful of you."

She looked up again, shaking her head softly. "As for the rest, you do me too much honor Kage-sama. Leigh-sama does much work for the clan, and the Alliance as well. I am merely a humble Courtier that clears paperwork through and sends letters of news and offer. Still... as long as you are here, I would be more than honored to speak. What is it you wished to talk about?"

[Yoritomo Raiden]

"I see." Kage bowed deeply to show much respect. "let us make sure it is just us speaking and hearing the conversation. If you don't mind of course a man of my station didn't get where he was by being to trusting of his surroundings."

Kage moved casually around the room surveying the room, and opened the window to view outside before immediately closing the shutters.

"Now we are alone." Kage raised his eyebrows and smiled devilishly.

(OOC the conversation if you dont mind we can have in pm)

[Kasuga Shinobu]

(( I don't mind at all ))