Daigotsu Thrakhath
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Post by Daigotsu Thrakhath on Dec 22, 2011 8:21:24 GMT -5
Kazushige, not wishing to cause a scene, removed his shoes with the others and set them by the door. He did not, however, replace them, instead walking barefoot into the establishment. He stood with the group with arms folded, keeping quiet for now, a stern expression on his face. "Warm sake for me as well, Doji-san," he said flatly. He would maintain this new persona for anyone outside of the group, but if one of his compatriots gave him a curious look, he might flash them a mischievous wink.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Dec 22, 2011 18:18:21 GMT -5
Thank you husband. A bit embarrassed, but sincere, Saiki thanked Eiji for the 'ride’ after straightening herself at the entrance of the teahouse. She listened quietly Ayumu’s plan, and noticing she wasn’t included she just asked for tea and remained silent.
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Dec 23, 2011 10:03:32 GMT -5
Akizora was happy to have avoided most of the coming rain. As they group entered the sake house Akizora remembered the reason why every sensible Rokugani would carry two pairs of shoes in his backpack. He was glad he had brought an extra pair, just in case. He glanced over the pair of Phoenix near the entrance glad enough that he was allowed to carry his daisho. Instinctively he got between the Tamori shugenja and the Doji magistrate. As the young Tsi explained the plan he once more instinctively sat next to the Scorpion lady.
"Sake please" he murmured almost suppressing a burp. "All this travel lady Scorpion and all I got was a handful of salty mackerels. I tell you, this much salt dances over my sensitive stomach." smiling over, wishing to cast out any darkness in the atmosphere with a touch of idiocy.
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Post by Iuchi Ozora on Dec 24, 2011 22:05:32 GMT -5
Coming in with the others, Shigeoki was as prepared as always for the rain. His cloak and hat kept him dry for the most and he slipped out of his wet sandals and into a dry pair. Taking a moment at the door as the others moved further in, he took off his wet outer wear and surveyed the inn at the same time. Taking note of windows, stairs, doors, and other people.
Once he was done removing his cloak and hat and moves to join the others, his eyes half closed but moving constantly.
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Saiko
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Post by Saiko on Dec 24, 2011 22:21:25 GMT -5
Borro frowned contemplatively, as though searching a book for a certain phrase, and shook his head at Ayumu. "I'm afraid I do not recall anyone by that description in particular, though dinner is only just getting started. I promise, if they arrive, I will send them your way; I greet all my guests in person." This last statement was uttered with a slight touch of bravado; the man is obviously very proud of this inn.
He leads Ayumu and Kazushige to a small table, where a servant brings them a bottle of very fine sake and two cups, while another brings the rest of the party to a larger table on the far side of the inn, out of necessity if nothing else. All refreshments required are brought out, and if money is offered, the innkeeper simply shakes his head. It seems the purpose for the group's visit is already well-known about town, and drinks and food for everyone have already been paid for by several townspeople.
The rain thundering down upon the roof seems to only get louder as you sit enjoying your meals, a feat that seams near impossible. Almost unnatural, even, but stranger things have happened. An hour passes, and there is still no sign of anyone matching the desciption in the letter, a fact the Borro continuously apologizes for every time he brings Ayumu or Kazushige more sake or food.
As time passes, the samurai in the inn gradually filter out, whether its up the staircase to their rooms or back out into the hellish storm, until only the party, the Togashi, and the Crab contingent remain, as well as the innkeeper and his staff, who seem busy clearing up from the evening's meal. The tattooed monk seems content to remain in his corner, smoking his pipe, and the Crab are still engaged in their own conversation, though occasionally one of them shoots the two Scorpions a dark look.
It is getting late, and there is still no sign of anyone fitting the description...
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Dec 25, 2011 8:49:26 GMT -5
Well, I didn't wish to sound too attached to the obviousness, gentlemen, but the message refered to a man waiting in a darker corner. Like... This very monk there is pretty isolated and... the dark corner* should necessarily be "inside" the inn? And a last consideration, though I think I am just rambling with you, my dear companions... Saiki leaned forward over the table, in her best attempt of a conspiratory tone: Dark blue are one of the Crab colors, right? I loved having a hot and comforting tea and excellent meal with you but... if we aren't going to have a trivial conversation about ourselves, shouldn't we looking for what we've come here in first place? She gave them all a bright grin.
*not sure if it was shared by Ayumu or f it was explicited in the message, I can edit if necessary.
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Post by Iuchi Ozora on Jan 8, 2012 7:24:26 GMT -5
A untouched cup sits before Shigeoki as he patiently waits the time away. His eyes look at each one as they leave but he does little other than shifting a bit in his seat, pent up energy quite obvious.
With the rain, there comes the come and go of the waves of rain, an almost rhythmic sound that is known to dull the senses of many a person. Shigeoki though has spent much to much time out in the wilderness, with nothing but him and the rain to keep him company. It is an old friend, liked but sometimes unwarranted in its incessantness.
During one of the lulls between the waves, Shigeoki's stands abruptly and he looks around at all those still present. With another wave past, his head jerks towards the door and he quickly moves out, his hand hovering near his katana, but not touching it, as he bolts for the door, though which he exits out into the storm. He is visible at the entrance, scanning in all directions, listening carefully for something which clearly gained his attention.
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Jan 8, 2012 16:38:01 GMT -5
Ayumu, seeing the Crane moving towards the door, rises from his seat and moves to join him. Whatever has his companion's attention, the Oriole is clearly intent on not letting him face it alone.
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Zeure
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Post by Zeure on Jan 9, 2012 0:24:55 GMT -5
Being that most of the patrons of the establishment had already left for better company or at least, sleep; it was easy for Eiji to go unnoticed. Not content to merely sit at a table with others or by himself, he had stood in the shadows being cast around the room by the light of the sparsely placed candles. And as first Shigeoki and then Ayumu got up and left the room, Eiji thought it best that he follow them, but he did not want to make it immediately obvious.
Calling on one of the gifts that had been betowed upon him in his training with the Soshi, he stepped backwards into the shadow that he had been standing in. He peered out the window of the room he was standing in and noticed the Tsi estate had an overhang on the porch. Eiji turned and walked into the shadow that he was standing in and came out under the porch of the front entrance to the Tsi estate.
He began looking around to try and ascertain what the Daidoji had noticed before. He would at least provide a surprise to those Shigeoki was seeking from this new angle they might even catch them in a pincer maneuver. He gripped his katana and waited.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Jan 9, 2012 13:48:45 GMT -5
Why am i feeling all the fun of this 'night at the teahouse' is going to happen outside? Saiki observed to anyone in special, staring at the cup she was about to keep sipping from.
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Jan 10, 2012 4:06:17 GMT -5
Akizora laughed!
"This may be true lady. But I would rest my case since the Crane magistrate went gung ho over it! I say we let them warriors carry out their own end. Personally I am intrigued over to the rest of the patrons here. Might you wish to help me "extract" some information from them?"
Deep inside Akizora wished to remain away from the fight, much more draw attention.
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Daigotsu Thrakhath
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Post by Daigotsu Thrakhath on Jan 10, 2012 9:06:45 GMT -5
When the Tsi left the table and moved toward the door, Kazushige went with him, keeping his eyes open for any trouble. He cracked his knuckles loudly in anticipation. "What is it, Crane-sama?" he said quietly when he was close to the doorway.
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Post by Iuchi Ozora on Jan 10, 2012 10:11:36 GMT -5
Not even pausing to turn, Shigeoki speaks softly but loud enough for those that followed to hear, "Screams." He has utter confidence in his statement. He continues to listen and look, trying to find some clue as to direction.
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Daigotsu Thrakhath
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Post by Daigotsu Thrakhath on Jan 10, 2012 15:19:55 GMT -5
Kazushige nodded in understanding, and reached into his scroll case. He held the chosen scroll open with one hand and held the other open, as if waiting for something to appear, and began to read from the scroll. When he finished, a wicked-looking spiked tetsubo appeared in his empty hand. he gripped the weapon tightly as he expertly rolled the scroll back up and deposited it into his case. That done, he gripped the weapon with both hands and waited expectantly.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Jan 10, 2012 16:37:15 GMT -5
Saiki frowned for a moment: Interesting... You say "extract" just like my first husband used to... Though he used to say it in somewhat different ocasions... Like: You should be prohibited "extracting" me this way... Well, Yes, I think I am gonna like talking with this people... She smiled candidly to Akizora.
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