Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
::Daimyo::Kenshinzen::Hatamoto of Crane Clan::Paragon of Duty
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Jan 4, 2012 13:43:37 GMT -5
Court...? For a moment Mitsouko felt disoriented, the court idea was something complete apart of what she was able to rationalize right now. Kyuden Otomo, though was something inside her (vague) plans. Meeting Tairo-sama is urgent right now, so if he is Kyuden Otomo as I think he is, I am coming to that direction. In two days I think. As soon I guarantee Seawatch Castle is sound and safe again. Well, tell me what I missed? Hatsune, Chad-san, are they ok?
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Yasuki Chad
Crane Clan
Crab Clan
*Crab Clan Courtier *Experienced *Samurai *Daimyo *Hero *Experienced *Commander
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Post by Yasuki Chad on Jan 4, 2012 15:15:33 GMT -5
"You think I'm that easy to kill, Mitsouko-sama?" Yasuki Chad had been Looking for the Kakita Daimyo and Had seen her party head to the beach and trailed them unnoticed. He finally joins them, somewhat out of breath from the jog. "Shodai-san, Hitoshi-san," He bows to each of them. He Does not acknowledge the Gaijin at all. "I apoligize for missing the Meeting with the Mantis, but There were certain things that Required my personal attention." He pauses, a look of concern plain on his face. "Mitsouko....are you well? Were we in time?"
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
::Daimyo::Kenshinzen::Hatamoto of Crane Clan::Paragon of Duty
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Jan 4, 2012 17:46:46 GMT -5
Not at all, Chad-san! She bowed to the Yasuki daimyo, which loyalty to the Son of Heaven pushed them together as allies. Chad was a great ally and she was sure much of this battle success was due his family efforts and sacrifice. But if you were dead my friend, my expectations for what I am about to find would drop dramatically... And well... I think you did! If I am well or not...it's better keep an eye on me...Any slight, cut my head off and bury, it's the right way, if I am not wrong... her joke had a hint of seriousness, though. This is Quarim, a merchant. I still don't know what my new friend is doing so far from home, but his efforts in help me with the Mantis politics were much appreciated... I must confess all I need now is the simplest things of life right now. Bath, food, rest. But I cannot do it without knowing how you all are. How Crane and Crab are. If Mantis suffered much with this tragedy. What happened with those filthy traitors...and Alesha.
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Yasuki Chad
Crane Clan
Crab Clan
*Crab Clan Courtier *Experienced *Samurai *Daimyo *Hero *Experienced *Commander
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Post by Yasuki Chad on Jan 4, 2012 18:38:13 GMT -5
"Your condition is a good metaphor for all of us. Wounded in body and spirit, but unbowed and unbroken. From what I've been able to determine, Yasuki Yagyu and his men covered Hitoshi as he took you back to the Castle, before the Mantis abducted you. It appears that Yagyu and his men were attacked by the First legion there, killed, and raised by the Oni as servents." The account is somewhat painful to relay, the only battle that had claimed more Yasuki Lives was Toshi Ranbo. "Your man Hitoshi managed to kill the Oni's physical body, and the Fallen from that mess have been properly sent to their ancestors."
"We tracked Alesha's men some distance before encountering another Massacre. These were of the Kakita 1st legion, seemed lightly or not tainted, and were ritualy exsanguinated. I can only assume they were your clanmates who'd been tricked or controlled into doing their actions or showed remorse. Alesha's Tracks ended abruptly there. He must have used some kind of Maho to escape."
Turning to Quarim he Bows, "Greetings to you, Quarim. If I may ask where do you hail from and to whom do you answer?"
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Kakita Hitoshi
Crane Clan
Be more concerned with good actions than great ones
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Post by Kakita Hitoshi on Jan 4, 2012 19:21:17 GMT -5
"Chad-sama, it is good to see you again. Mitsouko-sama, Hatsune-san is also well, and operating alongside Yuuto-san at Seawatch Castle."
He paused, wrestling with a difficult question. "My lady, after I have made my report to you tomorrow, might I have permission to leave for Kyuden Doji? There are many there who are anxious to hear of events here."
Anyone skilled in the art of reading emotions could see that Hitoshi was motivated both by duty and more personal reasons.
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quarim
Dragon Clan
Merchant*Qolat*Gaijin
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Post by quarim on Jan 4, 2012 21:34:50 GMT -5
Quarim gave a slight bow of his head.
I am leading the merchant caravan from the Burning Sands. We have arrangements from both Emperors allowing us to travel freely and trade with all Clans, granted we do not interfere directly with any conflict. We hope to make our way to the Crab shortly. Although I must attend Winter Court first.
I believe it is time I depart. I must rejoin my men. Now that you are safe Lady Mitsouko I have no further part to play here. Please be assured my men will attempt to supply you with whatever you need to rebuild here.
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Kakita Mitsouko
Crane Clan Mod
::Daimyo::Kenshinzen::Hatamoto of Crane Clan::Paragon of Duty
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Jan 5, 2012 16:54:10 GMT -5
Mitsouko didn't hide her sad and shocked expression while she was listening Chad's briefing, but the Kakita daimyo just nodded, without too much to tell in order to express her utter disgust.
Though she was caught by surprise by the Quarin's farewell and a bit more by his statements about his powerful treatises she nodded, with a smile: Well then my friend, I think we can meet each other in Kyuden Otomo if you chose to be there. By now I wish you a safe travel and success in your endeavors... I look forward to another meeting with such interesting person! You as well have my support in whatever you need...
She bowed in gratitude, granting him opportunity to keep in their company or leave if he wished so.
Then turned to Hitoshi. We have something to discuss before it, but surely you will have your deserved leave.
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