Toturi's Camp - readying to march (RP Open)

[Kuni Kaymar]

(ooc - since Toturi has decided to march, it seemed appropriate to open up a thread indicating the camp getting ready to move. That and there has been a disturbing lack of Crabs in the threads here, so time for one to show (painted) face.)

The wind whipped Kaymar's travel clothing as he made his way into the camp with his small retinue of yojimbo and retainers. News of the approach of a handful of Crab had obviously been passed along to the guards on duty, who were no doubt checking the group for any Yasuki mons as they went through the checkpoints.

The camp seemed busy. Too busy. Kuni Kaymar looked around, catching the signs of servants and samurai alike packing up the camp.

Toturi must be ready to make a move, pondered the witch hunter. Bold actions - better than sitting and waiting, creating doubt and speculation within those who have joined to his cause I would imagine, he thought.

Kaymar shrugged, and continued moving towards the centre of the camp and the command tents. He had never met an Emperor before. Then again, it wasn't that long ago he had met the likes of Elemental Masters for the first time. First major duty after becoming a Damiyo - go and pay the Clans respects to Emperor Toturi. Kaymar wondered again just how much Setsuro enjoyed making him squirm.

[Kuni Kaymar]

Kaneka was a great man. A man of power, both bold and with phenomenal leadership qualities. He was also reasonably easy to read - at least in his attitude to holding court. Or that was what Kaymar thought after his meeting with Emperor Toturi.

It had gone well, with both sides playing their part in the gift ceremony. The Crabs had presented face, and any apology about Setsuro not attending in person were dismissed out of hand. After all, the Champion was leading his armies in direct attack on Kaneka's foes.

The Kuni did wonder if the insults directed to Kaneka by the former Kakita Damiyo had been a catalyst. He also wondered about how long a game the Crane, Kaneka and Naseru been playing. But such speculation could lead to madness - and he had enough insanity to deal with when persecuting maho users.

Pulling his robes tight around himself, the Kuni Damiyo made his way through the biting wind. Most of the forward and scouting elements were on the march now. Rumour was that the force were heading to reinforce the Lion, particularly now that the Emerald Champion was attacking them with several of the Imperial Legions. Interesting times indeed.

"Saddle the horses, we make back to Kyuden Hida." muttered the witch hunter to one of his guard. Almost lost in thought, he began to mount his ride.