Bayushi Hiromitsu's letter to the Daidoji Family

[Bayushi Hiromitsu]

The letter to the Daidoji Family is delivered in a ivory case, perfumed with sakura flower scent and covered a fine red silk layer.



Letter to the Daidoji Family,

Write this letter could be the most challenging thing I have ever done. This could be easily the tenth paper sheet I disgrace with my few and bad writen words. So I ask apologize in advance, for the slow torture that I induce to the great Daidoji-Sama.

Life is short, precious, and pass way too fast. And most of the time we spend our precious seconds training, studing, preparing ourselfs for a tomorrow that may never come.

Tomorrow may never come.

So, less sense is to wait for the good things. And more sense is to get ready to go after the precious things that tales glorify and that brings warmth and joy to us all.

In that specific case, this is somewhat a misterious thing. I saw a glimpse of divinity in Daidoji Yuuka-san's eyes. Her wits, bravery and cleverness inspired me, her words moved me and I could not be the same after met her.

And then I found myself in battle, thinking that I could die without never ever tried to send this letter. And I decided, that very moment, to not let another oportunity pass.

I asked for my Daimyo and Champion, who entitled me, Bayushi Hiromitsu, lead student of Bitter Lies Dojo in Ryoko Owari Toshi, only scorpion who fought in Toshi Ranbo defenses, the permission to ask Daidoji Yuuka-san, second daughter of Daidoji Kenzan-sama and Daidoji Yuuka-sama born in Niwa Shita no Kage Toshi, in marriage.

Time have brought our clans apart from each other, and I believe that actions like that could heal our relations and bring much joy and happiness to both of our families. I will honor her and cherish our union.

Thank you for your consideration and your time, and may the Fortunes and Kamis bless our path.

Bayushi Hiromitsu, the samurai who just delivered this letter, becouse the mail man takes too long.

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[Daidoji Fitsu]

Fitsu read the letter for what must have seemed like an eternity. He gave the Scorpion an appraising look.I appreciate your interest in one of my family's favored daughters. I have had some communications with your Champion over this very matter.

There are some things that must be addressed before I can give any consent. Firstly, I have already consented to a young Mantis, one Ryumon, to court her affections. I know from his mouth that he intends to join her as a Crane husband. I do not know if you intend to be a Crane, or to have her join you as a Scorpion.

I also wish you to know that I will not forbid his advances having already given my blessing. If I consent to your courtship as well, it will be your actions and his that will determine Yuuka-san's decision. In ordinary times these things would all be aettled by marriage arrangements through a neutral intermediary, but times are strange and we all must do what we can to proceed with clear intent and earnest action.

[Bayushi Hiromitsu]

Hiromitsu did not dare to look him directly, he took a brief pause, obviously thinking and planning (and as thinking was not some of his most developed skills, he put some extra effort in that). After that pause, he said in soft words.

-Thank you, Daidoji-sama, do I have too, your blessing? Can I go now?.

Hiromitsu bowed in respect.

[Daidoji Fitsu]

Fitsu sighed, he saw much harm that could come of this, but much good as well.You have my blessing with 2 conditions. Respect Yuuka's choice, whatever it may be, and do no harm to her name in your pursuit. Secondly, if it comes to you being pitted against the young Mantis, harm not his standing. He came to the Crane looking to offer hope of peace, and I will not have him denigrated for that effort.

If you agree to those terms you may leave with my blessing.

[Bayushi Hiromitsu]

-I agree with both terms, Daidoji-sama, thank you.