Bayushi Haruka
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Oct 30, 2011 16:02:44 GMT -5
She picked her head up, almost reflexively, as few were so observant or really seemed to consider her emotions in light of all this. "Oh- my. Well I've many naturally, though most go unspoken..."
She seemed to divert herself, trying to even alter the way she sat seemingly unsettled by the sudden attention. But silently she had denied her own thoughts so much since coming into the clan. The silence became awkward and Haruka knew she had to fill it with an appropriate answer.
"But my heart still owes its beat to Kaneka-dono of course." Treading around using the name of Toturi, purposefully. "I'm not certain if you were aware, but in a previous conflict against the Yobanjin invasion of the Unicorn lands, he came to our aid..." She topped up her cup of almost methodically. She seemed to never get her fill of it when in conversation with anyone. And was seldom seen in a quiet conversation without one. "Even though the Emperor Hantei-dono did not seem to speak a word on this matter. Nor was the Emerald Champion summoned until after the Shogun-dono arrived to aid my former clansmen."
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Shosuro Kyo
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Post by Shosuro Kyo on Oct 30, 2011 16:14:41 GMT -5
Kyo refills his own cup and swirls the insides around. He looked up and watched as she set herself to a more neutral sitting position. Her voice to him seem to get her point across on which side she was. More so, in his opinion, than her words.
I take it then that you are quite upset with how things turned out after the assassination attempt?
Kyo swirled his drink around a bit before drinking some more of it. His suspicions seem to be pointing out more of how the pieces fell into place, and he did not like with the way things were going. He felt like he was incredibly close to an answer to this puzzle, yet so very far away from it as well.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Oct 30, 2011 16:33:21 GMT -5
She assumed he referred to more recent events, somewhat doubting he knew of the attempt on Toturi's life at the Yobanjin battle. Haruka sipped her tea again, relaxing herself.
Admittedly this brought a new line of thinking to mind, and it was strange since it was a time she remained rather unseen and unheard around the Scorpion courts, with the exception of the occasional hospitality she showed to the Toturi supporters who made an appearance.
"The attempt on the Phoenix's life was astonishing yes. I was certainly surprised on how the whole situation came out in the end. Such a shocking move, and such a sad chain of events to force the hands of our clansmen." She seemed almost distant and uncaring to the plight of the Hantei ambassador. "It's certainly a dark reality we live in. The only thing that troubles me now is the shame that now bears on the heart of the Scorpion courts. As of course they see the attack upon her as a failure in their capabilities. Yet the Ide remains unharmed."
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Post by Shosuro Kyo on Oct 30, 2011 16:55:23 GMT -5
Kyo nodded to her view of how the things went.
It is odd, simply because, if they wanted to truly shatter the Scorpion's appearance, an assassination attempt would have been made against both the supporters, however only one of the was attacked. Does this not strike you as odd?
Kyo takes another sip of his drink. These questions have bugged him as of late and he was still hunting for the answer.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Oct 30, 2011 17:05:01 GMT -5
"Well no one does anything in half measures my dear. No samurai in their right mind would. It's rather clear that this was an intended target... though some would like to speculate that the darkest hearts are behind such things. But I've seen plenty of men who most regard with some respect become ruthless beasts when the need arises."
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Post by Shosuro Kyo on Oct 30, 2011 17:26:24 GMT -5
Kyo nods to her accepting this answer. He takes a drink before Before bringing his emotions into check. He decided to put this puzzle aside and move on to other matters.
Is there anything else, that you wish to know Bayushi-sama?
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Oct 30, 2011 17:30:15 GMT -5
She brought her finger to her chin, visually showing her mind rising above the conversation in the gesture. "Oh I suppose I would love to know what the Hantei supporting Scorpion must think of my actions. But I suppose these are more mere rumors than anything. And evens these, in truth, I would not mind how slanderous and how damning they'd be. It's just my own curiosity at work."
She sighed a bit more heavily, defeated in her own line of thinking. "I grow weary of everyone smiling and bearing it all. Sometimes you just wish there was something you could do to loosen the tongues and find the honesty behind some hearts."
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Post by Shosuro Kyo on Oct 31, 2011 9:24:57 GMT -5
Honesty is something few people dare to give freely. Many people have skeletons in their closets, others fear a loss of face, and many others would rather their actions remain secret for some unknown reason.
Kyo takes another drink. And ponders his next statement.
I do not know if the Hantei supporters believe this, but after listening to your reasoning, I can respect why you are dedicatited to Torturi-dono.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Oct 31, 2011 10:16:27 GMT -5
"Well I hope you understand that I have all the respect in the world for those who follow after Hantei-dono." She seemed to bow her gaze a bit, averting it for the first time really and showing a sort of genuine anxiousness about her. This was something she hadn't admitted before aloud.
"I never for one moment thought that Hantei-dono was wrong, or unworthy. We do as we must in this war and Senshi-sama's concerns were for the well being of his clansmen. That's all he ever really wanted in the end. But they made the choice, and I will always respect that. Much as they allowed me to make mine. We don't walk these paths because they are by any means easy, but because we must. The grand understanding of the Scorpion will shine through in the end, and all the empire will know who guided them back towards unity."
She spoke assertively, as if telling thousands of troops and rallying their morale to an upcoming battle. But this was just her heart coming forth, and it wasn't anything she was ashamed of.
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Shosuro Kyo
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Post by Shosuro Kyo on Oct 31, 2011 10:33:45 GMT -5
Kyo smiles at her beneath his mask. If he admitted to himself he was enjoying the conversation himself. He took another deep drink freom his cup and looked over outside.
It is easy to respect your allies, but harder to respect your rivals. I am glad that you are able to accept the decision that we came to, even if you do not agree with it. It shows the strength of your character, as well as the duty you have to the clan.
Kyo smile fell though, he still felt that something was wrong in all this. He sighed and mentally pushed away that thought, he could deal with it when the time came.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Oct 31, 2011 10:42:55 GMT -5
She bowed her head lightly to him. "You might not think it much, but such appreciation and admiration from another Scorpion that I've not had the pleasure of meeting before means more to me than any flattery a Crane courtier might try to sway me with. I must thank you for such consideration and respect on my part."
She kept the tea flowing without much worry, her thirst seemed endless as they spoke. And while it was largely unknown why, she knew that it kept her throat clear as speaking was a rather difficult habit for her actually as the Utaku savored the nature of few chosen words. But in such a position of power now she could not maintain her silence as much as she liked. Her entire form seemed to relax completely, as if easing the burdens and the fiery rage that had built in her heart over the festering news of Senshi's recanting to the Hantei support..
"Perhaps I can count you as a friend, as I know there are plenty of political opponents out there who disagree with all that I do now and all that I stand for. You'll let me know the moment before I partake the poison in my cup won't you?" She smiled openly in jest.
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Post by Shosuro Kyo on Oct 31, 2011 10:54:30 GMT -5
Of course, Bayushi-san, though I would hope to make sure you never got poison in your cup i the first place.
Kyo looks down at his cup and drinks from the now refilled cup. It was nice not having to stand on ceremony. He relaxed back and lowered his mask to show most of his face like she had done, and he smiled back at her.
It has been a great pleasure to speak with you, and I would hope this would not be the last night.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Oct 31, 2011 10:58:12 GMT -5
"Far from it." She raised her cup to him in a toasting gesture. "May this be just another wonderful bond I'm so blessed to share even in these hostile hours of the empire. When I return from my talks in Toshi Ranbo, I will be sure to seek you out as company again if you would have it.
I will need to return here as soon as they are finished, as I'm afraid the heir of the Champion will not wait much longer, war or no war."
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Post by Shosuro Kyo on Oct 31, 2011 14:18:38 GMT -5
Kyo raises his glass in the same gesture.
Were it not for my own duties I would join you, but alas, my own duty requires my aid elsewhere. When we return I would quite enjoy another evening chat.
He smiles back at her and they share a toast.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Nov 1, 2011 10:09:55 GMT -5
She just smiled, warmly as ever. The kind Unicorn heart never having failed her. She drank along with him as appropriate for the toast and let out a contented sigh. Her gaze straying for a moment as she took in the night and considered the time.
"My apologies for keeping you at such an hour, Kyo-san. But I suspect I should get back to my watch over the Soshi and Bayushi daimyos, not that they are in any danger here naturally. But the scene and the sight of now wouldn't do well for anyone else to come across at such a time in the night."
She finished the last of her tea and gently placed the teapot back down in the flooring and resealed it so that it could simmer on the coals again. She rose from her place gently and waited for her Shosuro companion to finish.
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