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Post by Isawa Kaida on Sept 23, 2011 14:22:32 GMT -5
"But our clans are enemies at the moment, Akodo-sama. Would it not be best served amongst your allies? Perhaps the Monkey, or the Mantis? Or even Kaneka himself?"
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Akodo Taiyo
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Post by Akodo Taiyo on Sept 23, 2011 16:52:57 GMT -5
I do not doubt that others would benefit from the wisdom contained within these pages. However, if the rift between our clans is ever to have an opportunity to heal, then I would choose to plant the seed for it here and now. If you and I cannot find some common ground, then what hope is there for the remainder of our clans? Please, accept my humble gift, and nurture the seed we plant today.
Taiyo offers the scroll one last time, and bows low before the Phoenix.
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Post by Isawa Kaida on Sept 23, 2011 16:56:43 GMT -5
Kaida bowed, taking the offered scrolls with a smile on her lips.
"Thank you, Akodo-sama." She placed the scrolls into her satchel, hiding her eagerness to read them right there. "I will ensure they do not go to waste."
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Post by Akodo Taiyo on Sept 25, 2011 18:44:53 GMT -5
When this is all over, I hope you will come to visit the Lion. I am sure the Ikoma would be happy to welcome you to their libraries. That would have to wait for another time, however, as they were quickly approaching the Monkey camp.
Walking ahead of the supply train, Taiyo and Kaida entered the camp perimeter. A Monkey samurai patrolling the grounds called for them to halt and identify themselves before directing them to the waiting Hirotomo.
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Post by Isawa Kaida on Sept 25, 2011 20:15:38 GMT -5
"I would love to, Akodo-sama." A faint smile crossed Kaida's lips.
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Toku Hirotomo
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Sept 25, 2011 20:20:28 GMT -5
Hirotomo was double checking numbers, while Nakata was barking orders. Despite Hirotomo's champion status, it was clear that the military leader was the older man. Though he held the rank of the Monkey's Rikugunshokan, he still acted as he did while serving as a gunso.
Hirotomo ran through the figures of the battle, proper allotment of troops to the legions, logistics and the like. He was planning on the placement of the Lion tacticians in his ronin legions, when he saw the approach of the Lion and the Phoenix. He closed his new copy of Leadership and left his desk to greet them.
Hirotomo smiled "Akodo Taiyo-san, Isawa-san. It's early. I hope the morning has found you well."
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Post by Isawa Kaida on Sept 29, 2011 11:53:41 GMT -5
"Indeed it has, Toku-sama." Kaida bowed politely. "Have you partaken of Inari's blessings, this morning?"
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Oct 2, 2011 14:26:49 GMT -5
"Yes, I think Nakata-san must be watching over me. I had food presented to me. I was afraid if I refused, he would wrestle me to the ground and make me eat."
Hirotomo laughed, and handed reports to his Chui. He was still waiting on reports from Toku Torid-e. His letters may have done some good, but it remained to be seen if the majority would choose service to Toturi. He'd rather not look foolish, but he still had to think of his clanmates. Luckily, there seemed to be little words for Hantei. A few dissenters that, hopefully they would come around, but most of the governors seemed to support their champion. Time would tell, but there was still a battle to be fought.
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Post by Akodo Taiyo on Oct 3, 2011 19:26:23 GMT -5
[OOC: Sorry for the lengthy absence. RL no Oni has been beating the snot out of me with a relentless passion and vigor the last few days...but I think I have caught a short respite.]
Greetings Toku-sama, it is good to see you again. This is a most auspicious day! The Lion favor you and your clan, and have brought tokens of our respect and friendship to share with you.
Indicating three stalwart bushi behind him These are Akodo Kenji, Akodo Sora, and Ikoma Takehiro. They will serve you as Gunso until this civil war is over, or you release them from your service.They are highly skilled at the art of war and have spent many years between them honing the skills of our young samurai at the Castle of the Swift Sword. Their lives are now yours to command.
With a singular, precise motion the three bushi shouted out HAI! Toku-sama! and executed a low bow to their new master.But their work would be most difficult to complete without the proper equipment.
As if on queue the three bushi sprang into action, issuing orders to the baggage train, directing the porters into the camp. Cart after cart of armor, spears, bows and rice poured into the Monkey's camp.
Last but not least we come to the matter of our hostage, Isawa-Kaida. I fear I have not been the most gracious host thus far, and would like to turn her over to your custody where she will perhaps find better care. Provided of course that she agrees to honor your authority...?
Taiyo turns to the Phoenix with a stern look...but his composure breaks for a moment as a slight grin begins to creep onto his face.
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Post by Isawa Kaida on Oct 3, 2011 21:45:14 GMT -5
The shugenja smiled brightly, bowing her head slightly.
"Of course, Akodo-sama."
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Oct 5, 2011 10:45:46 GMT -5
Hirotomo smiled. "Wonderful. I'd like to introduce you to Toku Makaze, and Toku Iwamoto. They will be your yojimbo and Goto here will be your servant. Please let me know if you require anything."
Nakata met with the Lion gunso. He knew the men would be of utmost value. After Hirotomo's words of thanks he led them to their new subordinates.
A detail of Monkey hohei began to rush to the supplies and began bringing them to the quartermaster. The Monkey would be able to fight on with the supplies. As he watched the men unloading, he turned to his guests. "Before the skirmishes start, would you like to join me for tea?"
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Post by Akodo Taiyo on Oct 6, 2011 0:55:22 GMT -5
Yes, I would like that very much. Duties will force me to return shortly, but there is time always time for tea with friends.
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Post by Isawa Kaida on Oct 6, 2011 10:42:19 GMT -5
Kaida greeted her two yojimbo with a quick but polite bow.
"I would be honored to join you, Toku-sama."
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Post by Toku Hirotomo on Oct 6, 2011 11:21:33 GMT -5
Tea was brought quickly. A Monkey performed the ceremony, and it was done quite splendidly. Hirotomo allowed the peaceful moment to fill him. These moments were growing further and further apart, and it was good for the soul to have time for the arts.
Once the tea was served, Hirotomo looked at his guests. "A moment of peace in a hurricane can last forever and a moment. I hope the tea is to your liking."
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Post by Isawa Kaida on Oct 6, 2011 13:39:53 GMT -5
The shugenja graciously accepted the tea, breathing in the aroma for a moment. She grinned slightly, still looking into the bottom of her cup, and said, "If life were made of moments, even now and then a bad one ... But if life were only moments, then you'd never know you had one."
Kaida took a light sip, never glancing up from the cup.
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