Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
Doji Daimyo - Courtier - Otomo Twin
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Oct 3, 2011 16:57:27 GMT -5
Doji Jirou threw a bitter glance at Hotaru? What was she doing exactly? Dealing with the darkness? He had remained silent for as much as she needed to further push the matter to where she wished, and then he spoke:
"It is a noble notion, the one that you present Kenzo-san." he forced himself a smile.
"However, I do hope that you bear in mind the siege that is currently ongoing in Toshi Ranbo, should you wish it is there that your units shall be deployed. Please do not rush to misinterpret my predicament, but the Crane heavily rely on the Imperial safety right now. Please let this word back to your lords, that the Crane have not considered the deployment of your troops to be at their best priority." he threw a rigid look over the young Doji student.
"The Clan of the Crane has been honored by a visit of one of its kin, and thus we'll be honored to provide you a safe escort on the Imperial highway. We've heard that the road's safety had been compromised nowadays." with a fine twist of his fan he called for the servant to open the shoji screen.
"I bid you safe trip back to your motherlands" he nodded in a solemn approval and after Kenzo's response he exited the chamber.
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Post by kentaro on Oct 3, 2011 18:17:54 GMT -5
"Well, I'm sorry that my offer of untainted samurai under Crane supervision to help fight for the Hantei was unacceptable. I truly hope you are right, and that the loyal forces are better off without these troops."
Kenzo was a bit confused by the remark about roads not being safe, but did not let it show. As a Spider, he was no stranger to threats and veiled intimidation, but this was crude, even by Mantis or Crab standards. He brushed it off as a misunderstanding on his part; no Crane would make a threat that obvious.
Kenzo bowed deeply and graciously to both of his hosts. Seeing that Doji Jirou appeared more than ready to be done with the meeting, "My apologies to both of you for having taken up so much of your valuable time. Thank you for generous hospitality; it has truly been an honor to visit even these lesser portions of Kyuden Doji."
The meeting concluded [OOC - I assume? Will edit if there is more to discuss], Diagotsu Kenzo rose, and followed his escort back the guests' armory, where he rearmed and armored himself, and left Kyuden Doji, and Crane lands as well.
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Oct 3, 2011 18:48:06 GMT -5
Doji Hotaru bowed sparingly to Kenzo. She watched the samurai leaving the room, silently for a while. The Daidoji by the door was ready to follow and guide Kenzo to his stuff and then out.
She was clearly unhappy with that conversation. Once she had already spoken to the ronin she was confident that more could be 'revealed' on this conversation. But she wouldn't dare to go against karo's words.
"Don't Doji-sama think we could have asked where he is going now? He will visit all our allies, who knows what he will say. We could have a letter sent in advance, to have our allies aware about the so called spider.
I thought we we supposed to be able to... make him to talk a little more about his armies, what he have and where it is. It would be usefull ... against them." - She took a look on the older Doji, briefly and not directly.
Obviously Hotaru was eager to share her findings and get some glory but... she needed some findings first, and she was just watching her chance walk out the Palace, and couldn't do much about it.
"Also, someone must inform him that his mother is a ronin, not a Kakita. Seems like we fail to do it. Or did any Crane allowed this former Kakita to marry an ex-Scorpion-Spider and we are fine about it?"
Hotaru was frustrated. She would keep him busy in a long talk for days, preventing him go do harm somewhere else also. She would also retain the Katana if she could, may be even convince him to return it. But, none of it was for her to decide. And once he was asked to leave, nothing else could be done.
"What is done is done."
Hotaru politely bowed low to the Doji karo.
"Seems like I have yet much to learn, I better go back to my readings, if I may be excused, Doji-sama"
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Post by kentaro on Oct 3, 2011 19:05:02 GMT -5
[OOC - Kenzo's suggestion was merely that his mother was a Kakita, not that she still is. And I assume no one is attempting to steal my swords?]
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
Posts: 750
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Oct 3, 2011 19:14:04 GMT -5
((OOC: I got it ^_- But we can't know (yet) if she married, turned stag on the Crane or whatever, and checking that may be a concern for latter (I would personally kill a courtier/match maker that is marrying Crane into Spider . Sodding berk of her to get this destiny AND teach clan-only techniques around Well... don't worry, nothing of this matters in this setting, just my thoughts and powerless NPC thoughts. ))
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Post by kentaro on Oct 3, 2011 19:24:56 GMT -5
[OOC - Well, as you would easily be able to research it: She was cast out of the Crane for pursuing a duel that created difficulties in some minor negotiations. Her marriage occurred after this, upon joining the Spider. Kenzo while perhaps having been taught these techniques without permission originally, never lied about the original source of his tutelage, and has received a certificate of instruction from the Kakita Dojo.
The matter of to whom the sword belongs may be trickier. If it was given to her as a gift, it is then hers to do with as she pleases. No theft would be involved.]
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
Posts: 750
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Oct 3, 2011 19:35:26 GMT -5
((OOC: It depends if it is or not a Kakita blade Daidoji couldn't tell and a courtier can't eighter. But I think Kakita blade hardly leaves Crane lands, it doesn't matter who it belongs too (or, I think it was like this back on 1st ed. I know on the 3rd anyone can have it... I'm mostly an "old school" samurai If you have any idea in mind the NPC Hotaru can go further on her investigations But I don't think we want RP that deep into your background story Your char is fine, he should get a better clan, I mean... get a clan ))
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Post by kentaro on Oct 3, 2011 20:43:09 GMT -5
((OOC: ...Your char is fine, he should get a better clan, I mean... get a clan )) OOC: Ouch. Guess I'll just take my toy soldiers and go elsewhere
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
Posts: 750
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Oct 3, 2011 21:22:29 GMT -5
((OOC: Yap. I would propose a change of colors, but my superiors would kill me if I did... actually, my main character would do so really fast ))
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Kakita Sojiro
Crane Clan Global Mod
When you die, will you be remembered, or will you be just another strand in the tapestry?
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 4, 2011 0:38:52 GMT -5
(OOC: You're just talking to the wrong Cranes, Kenzo Wait.... was that my out-loud voice? Mitsouko's gonna kill me.... )
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
Doji Daimyo - Courtier - Otomo Twin
Posts: 687
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Oct 4, 2011 2:28:22 GMT -5
((OOC: Sorry Kenzo for roleplaying short on the scene! Wish that there will be more scenes to play together! You're a nice RP'er. Btw, Jirou didn't use any veiled threats, he kept it to a polite level to offer escort to a guest! ))
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
Doji Daimyo - Courtier - Otomo Twin
Posts: 687
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Oct 4, 2011 3:03:30 GMT -5
Jirou was hiding behind the screen, he had noticed Hotaru turning over the corridor. She had proceeded further into the palace's hallways and he took a shortcut through the artisan quarters. A moment later they would both meet by "accident".
"Hotaru-san, we get to meet each other twice the same day" he smiled, motioning the guard to stand watch. He beckoned her over to a sculptor's room.
"Please, would you please join me?"
In the room there was a man sculpting a fine statue of the latest Tairo himself. An honorary gift to be given by the Doji. With the sculptor present her honor was intact.
"Regarding your previous questions of endeavor. I understand and concur. However an inquisitive mind cannot offer more undesirable side effects other than embracing it. When an artist dabbles with the paint, he can have his fingers dyed no matter the talent, the willingness, the intention."
He looked at her warmly, the innuendo clear and apparent.
"I agree, more knowledge can prove fruitful, but when even a sculptor seeks to further delve into his arts' secrets, no matter what he wishes he may find himself hitting on cold granite. Surely there is no intention of explaining an artist's meaning even if you wish so."
He motioned to her over the verandah, overlooking the fantastic gardens. Once they were alone he carried over.
"Please san do not misunderstand my predicament. I would like to learn more about their numbers and pure intentions but we can't compromise the Crane's stance. Our ringholders are away. If our short term decisions prove fatal to us what would we say to them? Let him visit our allies. A virtuous heart need not be forwarned by swayed warnings. I trust you understand."
He was not used over to monologues (ironically). Thus he waited for Hotaru to say her opinion. She might have been a student, but her opinion was to be trusted.
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Asahina Yukihime
Crane Clan
Crane Clan Ikazuchi
* Air * Water * Shugenja * Artisan * Asahina Family Daimyo *
Posts: 750
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Post by Asahina Yukihime on Oct 5, 2011 18:40:59 GMT -5
Doji Hotaru got kinda surprised by the sudden encounter with Doji Jirou-sama. But it didn't caused any change on her face or mood.
Hotaru bowed to the Doji, with the proper reverence a karo deserves, once more.
"Doji-sama"
She shook her head briefly agreeing with his invitation, and followed him into the next room.
"What side effect could I offer?" - Clearly,she didn't thought too much before letting these words flow.
"Besides, if one have to walk a shadowed path, in other to avoid many others of doing the same. I think i would volunteer for the task" - Any experience samurai would be able to see trhought these words, no need to be a shugenja, her soul fits for a bushi. Sometimes courts may need its warriors but...this is not Crane's 'traditional' way of Court.
"What if any of our allies decides to accept Kenzo-san's proposition? How can Doji-sama be sure it won't happen? We know the poetry and we heard many storytellers, sometimes a samurai will do anything for victory."
"And even more, his visit is suspicious. It's not necessary to be very smart to know that Doji Daimyou-sama and even the most peaceful Asahina Daimyou-sama are both in Toshi Ranbo. Our military leader, Daidoji-sama, and Crane Hatamoto, Kakita-sama, are also both in Toshi Ranbo. What kinda of answer the ronin could have here? The best we could do for him was "Please wait while we send a letter to our Tairo-sama, for he is the only one to give a final word about it". May be he had other reasons to visit Kyuden Doji... "
She was clearly suspicting of the "Spider", Doji Jirou-sama could now notice she wasn't so confortable and calm about Kenzo as it looked before. She allowed herself a frank talk right now, otherwise her words and looks would never betray her intentions.
May be she was even super estimating the Spider, and he really came here to make his proposal into the wrong ears, as the ones able to decide something were somewhere else.
"I wouldn't ask a honored Daidoji to forget mercy and compassion and to torture Kenzo-san in search of answers. I may be wrong, but we should be able to gently convince him to let us know. Yet I understand, Kenzo-san is not the kind that any of us should be seen with"
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Post by kentaro on Oct 5, 2011 20:11:59 GMT -5
(OOC: I am assuming I was allowed to leave Kyuden Doji. Am I wrong?)
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Post by yuuka on Oct 5, 2011 20:56:24 GMT -5
OOC The meeting concluded [OOC - I assume? Will edit if there is more to discuss], Diagotsu Kenzo rose, and followed his escort back the guests' armory, where he rearmed and armored himself, and left Kyuden Doji, and Crane lands as well. Doji Hotaru bowed sparingly to Kenzo. She watched the samurai leaving the room, silently for a while. The Daidoji by the door was ready to follow and guide Kenzo to his stuff and then out. Yes, you were allowed to leave. I think you left already, and then both Dojis meet a while later somewhere else withing the castle. Cranes... But if you would like to talk with an "amiable" Daidoji guard... I may help I would guide you out of Crane lands (just to be on the safe side, would be so embarassing if something happens to you in our roads) but you left so easily that I figured it wasn't necessary.
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