Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Nov 6, 2011 18:57:29 GMT -5
Mitsouko arrived, finding a hostile mood that displeased her. Strange faces and strange loyalties.
She dismounted with ease, she didn’t need the Air Kami to tell her the few possibilities for this meeting’s outcome.
Ohayou, Kakita-sans! She directed to both Alesha and Sojiro. You made hard to me to reach you, Alesha-san. Exactly when I need you the most…
An amiable smile on her face, while her eyes were discreetly studying the situation while she took some steps far from the horse. Something very wrong there.
She wasn't woman to keep doubts. So she went straight to Alesha, walking in a confident and almost feline way. Coming near to the Kakita Shireikan, she spoke softly, looking into his eyes:
I don’t think I know everyone here… Who are your new friends, Alesha-san, and why are they here, witnessing such private conversation concerning family business?
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Nov 6, 2011 21:00:22 GMT -5
Sojiro saw Mitsouko arrive went to join her, looking very distracted and almost.... angry. His bow to her was very quick, and as soon as it was done he shifted his posture and body language in a specific way, using cadence. Standing in the shadows, he made sure that the guards could not see what he was telling her.
Something wrong. Be careful.
"It's good to see you tonight, Mitsouko-sama. I recieved your message while I was riding. How may I help you?"
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Alesha
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Post by Alesha on Nov 7, 2011 5:46:57 GMT -5
He bows as he sees Kakita daimyo: "Mitsuoko-dono, hard things are necessity of the age. They are my men. Here to ensure the security - the times are not safe. You wanted to speak with me." He motions them to move back to give them chance to talk discreetly, they had their orders. "I assure you of privacy of our discussion." Alesha studied Mitsuoko's face and bowed to Sojiro as he arrived, noting his tenseness and use of cadence. "Good to see you again, Sojiro-san. You seem worried, did something trouble you on the way?" ((There is some evil support, so perfectly fitting Sojiro But keep in mind that detecting taint is not easy, likely you'd sence something is off, but to understand that taint is behind it is not exacly easy. Faceless companion is a Goju ninja, which is not exacly tainted per ce. Lets not make it "sence evil" story ))
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Kakita Sojiro
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Nov 7, 2011 11:38:06 GMT -5
(OOC Ah! Understood)
Sojiro took another look around after returning Alesha's bow.
"Perhaps I am becoming a bit paranoid, Alesha-sama. Something feels... off... about this area."
He shook his head and refocused.
"Pay it no mind, please. My sleep has been troubled as of late. Perhaps that is it."
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Nov 8, 2011 3:51:23 GMT -5
Yes, Sojiro-san. You always can help me. His warning wasn’t unnoticed, but she give him a reassuring smile. Then she turned again to Alesha, her face scanned his as well; she wasn’t comfortable, but the major feeling seemed deep concern. About him. I see. Hard times; hard needs. I understand this better than anyone. I know where my loyalty stands. Tell me then, Alesha-san, aren’t you satisfied in leading the most important Kakita army like their shireikan? Let me understand, please, what is happening.
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Alesha
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Post by Alesha on Nov 8, 2011 10:17:04 GMT -5
"My satisfaction is of little concirn. Kakita army is of little use if we negotiate ceasefire after first set back. I think my duty lies where battle is, that is our lands atacked by Mantis and Crab. If we continued to push the fight and joined Pheonix, Emerald Champion in atack to reclaim our honour in Toshi Ranbo, my duty would be there. But if we are negotiating with Lion, I am of no use."
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Nov 9, 2011 3:53:28 GMT -5
So do you think it’s a coward decision? Can’t you see there’s more than losing a battle and more than opening a cease fire with Lion? She spoke through the teeth, irritated. This paper isn’t signed already. It’s a possibility I praise because I have plans of taking back what was taken from us. I don’t mind to die defending what my family, my clan, had decided to defend. But my death will be useless while we cannot determine if this warring between the two Toturi sons are the only threat to us. After a deep sigh, her eyes connected to his, she said, her voice hoarse:
But, if you think this way, you will take half of the legion against the Mantis. The rest will stay where they can be used by Fitsu. This war is not over, unfortunately, and I cannot wait support of anyone outside our clan. Only the Tamori and the Yasuki fought by our side. Do you remember? They crossed the necessary distance to do what they wished to. Not the Phoenix, not the Scorpion, not the Emerald Champion; nobody else was there. I will fight by your side. Also, after this night, no matter the decision Fitsu-sama and the Lion take, I will grant permission of our regent to go south as well. A thing you should have made as shireikan to your rikugunshokan, Alesha-san.
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Alesha
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Post by Alesha on Nov 10, 2011 8:34:57 GMT -5
"I do not think that the generations to come will find Lion negotiations to be act of courage or wisdom indeed." - he speaks sincerely and confidently. - "We should not forget that every decision we make sends ripple in time, that reflects on the honour and glory of clan and family."
He noted her irritation, and it was quite clear that he was holding his temper in check, in fact his cold control over his emotions was quite unnatural to his usual behavior. He considered Mitsuoko staying with them for a moment, stroking his chin.
"I did great many things that I shouldn't have, and vice-versa, Mitsuoko-dono. It is simply the way I am. But this isn't one of them. Battling Mantis in the south will be dangerous, I am not sure it is wise to risk your life there Mitsuoko-dono."
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Nov 10, 2011 13:23:39 GMT -5
I fact Mitsouko knew she was much more annoyed about the presence of strangers than about Alesha’s sincerity. She had time, since her first response to Sojiro, to think it better and find ways where everything can be arranged. Or in what things and lives should be wasted by some words. But only Alesha could say about his own destiny.
With ease you speak about thinking that your leader is not brave to stand a stupid fight about obscure reasons with Lion; but also you say I cannot put my life in risk, fighting to defend my land from other enemies. Your mind is not an easy thing, Alesha-san. She smiled, her face changing from concerned to slightly amused. Anyway, I will like to know it better during our close coexistence in the future days… Maybe, I can learn with you the pleasure one can find in a battle. I know I have too much to learn about war.
Her tone was brought back to a calm and confident seriousness:
I don’t know if you remember the first time we met. It was under hard circumstances, and with the hurry war pressed us to act. But for me was a special day. You are a legend, I will be proud of fighting by your side. That wasn’t an opportunity conceded to me in Toshi Ranbo.
So...humbly i ask you... Do you accept to be my sensei in the art of battling?
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Alesha
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Post by Alesha on Nov 11, 2011 8:23:41 GMT -5
He is clearly moved by the offer. "I am not worthy of the honour, Mitsuoko-dono. But I will do my best to do my best to share what little knowledge of battle I know. But we must hurry, I intend to take out Mantis leadership, and saw discord among their ranks, and the more sudden our atack is, the more impact it will have on the enemy morale and more enemy leaders we can slay. Mantis are a rabble of sailors, without will of their captains they are nothing but peasants. So we shall behead them in single strike. This is what "The Sword" teaches us on war."
He smiles slightly: "As to how my mind works... My aunt used to say that it depends solely on what I am focused at particular moment. Right now, it is desire to battle Mantis."
He reaches into his sleeve and takes a red ribbon out of it. "Take this and put it around your wrist, Mitsuoko-dono, it is to signify one oath we all took prior to departure - that we shall take no prisoners untill every last enemy is driven off our lands. Too few of us to effectively take prisoners, so it is a necessity, but for samurai, surrender is dishonourable in either case, so we will do our enemies a favour."
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Nov 11, 2011 13:37:29 GMT -5
Hai, Sensei. She took the ribbon Alesha offered, smiling. Thank you. She bowed to him, as his student. I’ll need only this night, and be here tomorrow to head to Sea Watch Castle. I think Fitsu-sama will not see trouble in my decision.
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Post by Kakita Sojiro on Nov 11, 2011 19:43:31 GMT -5
Sojiro smiled. He was quite surprised at how this conversation had gone - it was not at all what he had expected.
"Alesha-sama, Mitsouko-sama. I am happy to see you two working this out. I have had the opportunity to watch you both in action, and I believe that the two of you are like Yin and Yang, in that you both seek out the best for our clan, but work in opposite ways to achieve those goals. The Crane clan needs you both right now."
He bowed to them both.
"I will see you both at Seawatch Castle before long, samas."
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Post by Alesha on Nov 12, 2011 10:06:46 GMT -5
He bows deeply to the two. "We shall meet near the sea watch castle then."
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Dec 11, 2011 17:59:07 GMT -5
END
SEQUEL: SIEGE OF SEAWATCH CASTLE (Kyuden Doji)
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Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Dec 13, 2011 12:27:32 GMT -5
//OCC: This thread was formely published in Crane Private forums, but as it is a prelude for Siege of Seawatch Castle and contains some important info concerning the events there, can provide further reading for the interested ones. Enjoy!
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