Shosuro Yoichi
Scorpion Clan
Actor, lover of... late night walks.
Posts: 71
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Post by Shosuro Yoichi on Oct 13, 2011 0:01:38 GMT -5
"If the Kami bless us, and the will of our alliance holds, then Kaneka shall be defeated. But we cannot afford another Toshi Ranbo. On this, we can all agree."
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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?
Posts: 900
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 13, 2011 0:15:35 GMT -5
"With our combined strength, if each of us supports the others and allows them to fight utilizing their best talents and strengths, there will not be another Toshi Ranbo."
Sojiro stops talking suddenly after feeling a wet spot on his leg. He looks down and sees a dark crimson stain slowly spreading across the fabric.
"Samas, I deeply regret my rudeness, but I must leave early, and visit the infirmary. Apparently the makeshift bandages we had available on our walk here are no longer sufficient."
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Post by The Blue Ronin on Oct 13, 2011 9:38:24 GMT -5
Ryumon watched the exchange between the Asahina Daimyo and the Bayushi Courtier with wide eyes. It was quite incredible to him. Perhaps he was being naive but it seemed to him that neither had intended an insult, but that each was determined to find it in the other. Pride, he thought, was a terrible thing, that even with their enemies literally breathing down their necks they were more concerned about perceived insults to their own Clans.
But then perhaps if the honour of the Son of Storms were called into question, he would be no better? Ryumon had always thought of himself as a mild person, more in the character of a still morning seascape than a tumultuous storm at sea. But perhaps he just hadn't found the right thing to enrage him. He hoped that if he did it would be at a palce and a time when rage was more useful than here.
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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 13, 2011 14:29:56 GMT -5
((OOC: Sorry if anyone feels I'm rushing the thread o.o just can't be at too many spots at once and don't like making ppl wait. Doji-sama can join me into my way out if my help is still needed. I don't with to hurry anyone up o.o Sorry for not waiting to your replay longer Hisa-san, if you would like to say something just do it and I can edit this, or make other post to fix the time line and keep the talk.))
As nothing was heard in response to her offer, Yukihime respectful bowed to both Scorpions and went back to Doji Naetaru-sama.
Clearly she was educated as a Crane, but being away from courts for the most of her life didn't made her expert in using such skills. In fact, in such situations, she would rather deal with kamis and elements than with other people.
Her words were now to Doji only.
"Is anything needed, Doji-sama?
Some of shugenjas didn't arrived yet, I'll leave the court for a while, so I can't properly welcome them once they arrive."
As always, Asahina's lack of expression may make her true intentions hard to precise. Something that most of times doesn't serve her as an advantage. In other hand, she is also unable to sound threatening. ((OOC: Meek character))
She remained at the court a little longer, until some courtier grabs the attention of the majority of the audience available. Then, finding her change to leave, she bows to the present ones that can still notice her and leaves the court in the same discrete manner that she came in.
Clearly she was educated as a Crane, but being away from courts most of her life doesn't made her expert in using such skills. In fact, in such situations, she would rather deal with kamis and elements than other people
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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?
Posts: 900
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 14, 2011 3:24:25 GMT -5
While all the commotion of court is going on, a nondescript man with brown eyes, and short hair quietly enters the room. He is wearing simple garb, the only noticable thing separating him from a common traveler being the Tsuruchi longbow slung over his shoulder beside a quiver of arrows. He quietly pads over to Doji Naetaru, staying outside of the center of the room, bows quickly, and waits to be addressed. His entrance is almost unnoticed by those caught up in conversation, but those with keen eyes would notice him.
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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 14, 2011 9:23:16 GMT -5
Naetaru was astonished by the abrupt interruption of Yoichi. However what he displayed was art, insulting but artistic. Then again he kept wearing his smile and addressed the man.
"Excellent choice of poetry Shosuro-san" right at that moment he was watching over the man's mon, the intricate Shosuro pattern.
But allow me... he stepped in the front, looking at them all.
"Bright the full moon shines. On the pale face of honor. Shadows of the pines"
Speaking in reverence the Doji daimyo quickly rushed over to complement.
"This piece of art, truly belongs to another era, but its value is never outdated. It has been written by Matsu Agetoki, the famous Lion general. Surely a poet such as you couldn't rush over to another simplistic renga and understand the meaning that the poem conveys."
Looking around he saw the young Asahina approaching, her face emanating the calmness he desired, a serene island for his feeling to reside, after he finished defending his Clan's honor.
"This poem is dedicated to a man's honor, guarding his words as he did to protect the Unicorn Clan of the Kolat machinations. Now, it is for the prudent man Shosuro-san to admire true art and the meaning of the words in it."
He in turn bowed short to the people present and was joined by the Asahina daimyo. He didn't have time enough. He had to be elsewhere...
((OOC: Hurrying through the posts. Please feel free to respond my friend. I will exit Naetaru after that))
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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?
Posts: 900
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Oct 14, 2011 16:56:38 GMT -5
Daidoji Hinto watched as Naetaru and Yoichi dueled with haiku the way he had seen samurai duel with katana. Naetaru's deft verbal parry amused him, but his face remained impassive and unreadable, as always.
He waited for Naetaru to finish and then return from the spotlight, and the bowed to him.
"Greeting, Doji Naetaru-sama." The young man spoke quietly, so that only Naetaru and those directly beside them could hear him. He had no desire to disrupt court. "I am Daidoji Hinto. I have spent several days guiding and protecting the imperial courtiers as they left Toshi Ranbo and came here to Kyuden Otomo. However, it would seem that my current duties are finished, as there are no more courtiers to escort. Normally I would report to either Daidoji Fitsu-sama or my Gunso, Kakita Sojiro-san, but it would seem that neither of them are here presently. Is there any thing that I could assist you with, Doji-sama?"
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Bayushi Hisa
Scorpion Clan
Samurai * Courtier * Dark Paragon of Will * Loyal
Posts: 479
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Post by Bayushi Hisa on Oct 14, 2011 17:33:50 GMT -5
Hisa waited until Doji Naeteru turned his back on Yoichi leaned back and spoke to nobody in particular.
"Swimming all alone Chirping virtue and honor Firelight behind."
He turned to Yoichi, "Let me tell you a story Yoichi-san. 'Once there was a Crane and a Scorpion, sitting by the edge of a river. The Crane said, "Isn't it funny how the Fortunes distribute their blessings among the creatures?" The Scorpion eyed the Crane suspiciously, "What do you mean?" The Crane smiled and said, "Look at me. Look at my beautiful wings and feathers. I can fly and I can swim. Look at my perfect neck and my shining eyes. I am the envy of all the creatures in the world." Then the Crane looked down at the Scorpion and said, "Look at you. All you have is your tail." "Ah," said the Scorpion, "but all that means is that you have nothing to gain, and I have nothing to lose. And when you are old and have lost your feathers, you will no longer be able to fly. And when you are fat and half-blind, you will no longer be able to swim. Then, when you are counting everything that you have lost, I will be counting everything I have gained." And the Crane had nothing more to say.'"
After the story had finished, he called over a servant to ask for more tea.
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Post by The Blue Ronin on Oct 14, 2011 23:19:17 GMT -5
Ryumon stared at Hisa. He fought the urge to be silent, but it was no use. He had always been a curious child, and he was still a curious, if naive, adult. In years to come Ryumon would blush with embarassment recalling this incident but as it was, now he spoke.
"Excuse me Hisa-sama. I am but a simple sailor and I am not sure I understand your story. Are you basically saying that The Crane are all stupid? Even if that's true, what's the point of talking about it? Aren't you all on the same side? Why draw attention to an ally's shortcomings?"
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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 14, 2011 23:36:22 GMT -5
As every eye in the room turned to Ryumon, the silence was so thick that it was almost suffocating. Hinto felt his face getting warmer, almost in sympathy for the Mantis.
This, he thought, is why I try not to speak in court.
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Shosuro Yoichi
Scorpion Clan
Actor, lover of... late night walks.
Posts: 71
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Post by Shosuro Yoichi on Oct 15, 2011 0:24:24 GMT -5
"Yoritomo-san, the tale is meant to illustrate the dangers of vanity, and the value of patience and humility. What other meaning could be implied?"
(OOC: there will be more a response, but I'm too tired after seeing Terry Pratchett tonight to write a poem that would make sense.)
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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 15, 2011 5:39:44 GMT -5
Naetaru was hearing over the words of Hisa and Ryumon, before heading backwards he turned one last time over Ryumon's side.
"Yoritomo-san, Bayushi Hisa-san wanted to share with us a rather unique story concerning the the scorpion's view of the crane. There is not as much unique symbolism to it as a simple mention of some storytelling. He is not a storyteller, he is not a slanderer. Why would he call us the Crane stupid right at the time that his Clan showed admiration over the Crane's feats in protecting the Emperor? A story is a story and disposition is disposition. And as Shosuro-san perfectly rushed on to complement we all shall show humility. Wasn't Asahina Yukihime-tono's stature a perfect example of us all? Without even a single trace of vanity. Such is what the Scorpion tried to explain, to be humble among peers."
With that he bowed shortly.
"So samas, I'm afraid I must have to go. I sincerely hope to see you in the following days." and with that he left the chamber.
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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 15, 2011 5:54:29 GMT -5
((Guys an OOC comment. I am pretty sure that the use of gaijin pepper by the Daidoji and the use of the "harriers" never became public knowledge except during the championship of Doji Domotai. I am certain that during our timeline this secret hasn't been exposed. So I guess that Hisa you may wish to change your line regarding the gaijin pepper and the harriers. It simply would be off the roleplaying knowledge.))
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Bayushi Hisa
Scorpion Clan
Samurai * Courtier * Dark Paragon of Will * Loyal
Posts: 479
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Post by Bayushi Hisa on Oct 15, 2011 17:08:59 GMT -5
(OOC, ok changed my post to say basically the same thing but without any knowledge I shouldnt have)
Hisas eyes grew dark over his mempo as the Mantis spoke. Stupid? While there are members of any clan who could be called stupid, most at least have the presence of mind not to open their mouths. He took off his mempo, his smile could be best described as predatory. As Doji-sama mentioned before he left, I am no slanderer. You may wish to take the humility in my story to heart, Mantis-san; it is not proper for a deckhand to speak above his station.
He drew his fan with his right hand and snapped it open, bringing it to his face. If you wish to continue to wag your tongue, I can arrange an escort to Tsuma for you. It isn't far and I am sure the geishas there will appreciate it.
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Post by The Blue Ronin on Oct 15, 2011 20:23:44 GMT -5
Ryumon looked taken aback, as if he'd picked up a cute mouse only to have it bite him. He looked to Naetaru, clearly wanting to respond to the Doji Daimyo, but Hisa's words got a response from instead.
"Thank you, Hisa-sama, but I'll be staying here. My Lord sent me to Kyuden Otomo with a task, and I won't be leaving until that task is complete, no matter what you think of my presence. And if you call me a deckhand again, maybe you will see how the Men who follow the Son of Storms teach lessons about humility"
With that eh headed out into the gardens to get some much needed fresh air. These courts were beautiful but they seemed too far from the wave and beach that were his home. At least in the gardens he could close his eyes, listen to the birds calling and the rustle of the waves, and imagine he was on the deck of a very, very stable vessel.
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