Matsu Kaito
Lion Clan
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Post by Matsu Kaito on Feb 1, 2011 11:54:36 GMT -5
Thank You your honest words Takeo san. I deeply appreciate You told the news directly without any dressing. Though I'm really sorry I don't have the opportunity to meet Doji Yoshi sama, I understand the reasons, and the Call of the Emperor is above all else.
Although he tries, the Lion cannot hide his sorrow, he wasn't able to complete his mission.
I'd also like to congratulate for your new position. I have no doubt that the most honorable Crane was elected for leading your armies.
Since all my Lion clanmates are at the battlefield, my first journey will lead there, through Lion lands. Doji Edrick san, if You like , You can acompany me and I can introduce You in the Lion court - or anything we find in the fronlines. Though You're young, I'm sure You'll be perfect to be the Crane representative in Lion lands - but please be tolerant with us. If You come with me, please pack quickly, I'll do the same. I cannot deny I'm eager to arrive into the heat of battle.
Takeo san, I wish your ancestors watch You, and I hope we'll meet in the battles and have glorious fights there against the Yobanjins.Kaito bows deeply, as a friend would to another. Now, Edrick san, I make myself ready in one hour. Do You join my run to the Keep?
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Doji Edrick
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Edrick on Feb 1, 2011 19:16:56 GMT -5
"Congratulations, Kakita-sama for this pretegious promotion. I am sure that the Crane lands will be well taken cared of under your supervision." he listens a bit more until he hears that he was made Lion Clan Ambassador.
"My eternal gratitude for your trust in my capabilities, Kakita-sama! I will not fail you!" the newly appointed ambassador bows. He turns to the Lion
"Matsu-san, I will be ready to join you in an hour." he motions the servants to clean up their tables.
"Please excuse me while I prepare myself." he bows and heads to his quarters.
/exit
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Matsu Kaito
Lion Clan
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Post by Matsu Kaito on Feb 2, 2011 7:26:56 GMT -5
In the agreed time Matsu Kaito arrives at the entrance of the Tea house. He wears brown travelling clothes and a straw hat. He also equiped a simple, brown light armor in which he can ride easily, and won't be encumbered. His bag is tied on his back and only one servant is with him, also for the ability of travelling fast. Kaito's daisho lies on his left chest.
His face can't hide his eagerness to go to battle, and to meet his fellow Lions. He's walking up and down, obviously impatiant to leave.
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Kakita Takeo
Crane Clan
Crane Clan? Hatamoto of Crane clan ? Kenshinzen ? Hero ?
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Feb 2, 2011 10:46:32 GMT -5
"I thank you for your words touch me Kaito san. no doubt we'll see you soon, under the court of the Emperor in the battlefield to fight against our enemies. You're a precious and I pray the fortunes they watch over you. Thank you to drive to san Doji your yard. "
I bow before the Lion bushi.
"I must leave you now, duty calls."
I leave Doji and Matsu Kaito Edrick continue the dialogue where they like.
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Doji Edrick
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Edrick on Feb 2, 2011 23:43:01 GMT -5
/enter
The young Doji comes at the intended time with all the "bare essentials" (well at least for a Doji Courtier) which is to say, a little bit cumbersome for a light traveler. He is followed by two servants, a middle aged man and a sour-looking older woman who bears his things.
"Ready when you are, Matsu-sama."
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Matsu Kaito
Lion Clan
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Post by Matsu Kaito on Feb 3, 2011 8:14:09 GMT -5
All right Doji Edrick san, let's begin our journey to glory! Smiles the Matsu bushi and in his voice Edrick can sense the enjoyment. I'm happy You haven't brought a whole court with You, but this ride may be a little bit tought, so prepare your servants please for this. First I have to visit my home to pray for the guidance of my Ancestors, and I'll need my battle armor and men from there. You can equip yourself there too. But don't talk more, go, and we can discuss the remaining issues on the ride.
(OOC: I'll open a short thread in Shiro Akodo to write about the home of Kaito, but I guess we won't stay long there )
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Doji Edrick
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Edrick on Feb 3, 2011 17:47:55 GMT -5
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
Doji Daimyo - Courtier - Otomo Twin
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 15, 2011 4:49:04 GMT -5
***NEW SCENE***
Doji Mikado enters the Fantastic Gardens of Kyuden Doji, her gaze rests around the marvelous scene of beauty. She smells the scent of lillies and a hint of lavender, mainly a flower found in the Utaku Meadows. What miraculous a tending would the Crane ikebani do to keep those magnificent flowers from withering in the end of the winter! She turns to smile happily at her yoijmbo, the stern lady of the Daidoji that has been protecting her since her gempukku. Daidoji Adachi seems to be enjoying the scenery as well. Mikado sighs and approaches the center of the gardens and sits on one of the intricately carved benches. It is getting cold and she tucks her kimono around her. The silver obi glimmering in the morning sun rays...oh how much does Mikado truly enjoy those winter mornings...!
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Kakita Asamura
Crane Clan
Warrior-Poet * Duelist * Magistrate * Dragon Ambassador
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 15, 2011 21:38:09 GMT -5
The light piping of a flute rises in a form of recompense for the absence of birdsong in the winter gardens. Looking up from her preening, Mikado can see a tall, handsome, if somewhat frail-seeming young man sitting seizen on the roof of a tiny teahouse further down the path.
The chill wind ruffles his long white hair, carrying the sweet notes of his instrument over to her. The mon stretched across the back of his kataginu is definitely that of the Kakita.
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 16, 2011 1:47:05 GMT -5
Mikado's eyes wonder off at the moment she hears the melody of the flute, trying to find the source of this harmonious addition to the scenery. She glances at the handsome Kakita, yet she remains calm and composed. Smiling, she looks at the sun and reaches to her side for her parasol. She makes sure that he catches the colors of the parasol opening with the corner of his eyes. Mikado knows that he could see her reaching for it, the moment she even turned to grab it. He was a Kakita, and his gaze never faltered. But yet again Mikado was a lady, in a world comprised of honor and beauty. She nods at her Daidoji bodyguard, and Daidoji Adachi quickly steps back. The lady of the Crane needed to be available for talk, but not to be left unattended.
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Kakita Asamura
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 16, 2011 9:44:14 GMT -5
At the opening of the parasol the music becomes somewhat more stately and, true to Kakita form, he finishes his piece completely before fluidly tucking his flute in his obi, picking up his daisho, and stepping off the roof into a deep bow for the young lady.
Rising, he moved through the garden toward her with a grace fitting for a duelist, for there was no doubt that that was what he was. The economy of motion, the steady, calculating regard of his deep blue eyes, and above all the slightness of his form and the elegance of his dress announced the manner of his service to the Crane, even if the single silver stripe next to the Kakita mon over his heart were to somehow escape notice.
Stopping within easy conversational distance, he bowed a second time before speaking. "Good morning, Doji-san. This one is Kakita Asamura no Naoru of Toshi Ranbo. Have you had rice?"
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 16, 2011 10:39:59 GMT -5
Seconds before he approached her Mikado did notice him. She didn't have the keen senses that he possessed. However she stood up easily, left the parasol next to the seat, and threw a glance at the guard. Her honor was protected for now. As she glanced at the area over his legs, she moved her eyes up. She should have been careful not to over-induldge. Mikado bowed politely and with a serene voice she answered.
Good morning Kakita-sama, aye I did. Inari-kami is generous with her blessings. I trust the same happened for you two. I am Doji Mikado. Pardon me for my brashness but I admired the melodious play of your flute, the only thing I hated most Kakita-sama, to have ruined it with the sound of my sloppy moves.
She fixed her kimono, the one she had recently purchased, the high-fashioned one that she had pulled strings and favors to get. It was a deep blue on with a typical silver sheen. The silver embroidery depicted Cranes dancing at a river bank and getting bathed at a silver river. Their head was rather high than the animal's normal stance, a sign o arrogance to those they knew. The color combined with the arrogance and a river in the middle, could notify to those clever enough to know...it was referring to the Yasuki Wars and to the Crane's regal standing. Her silver-white hair moved playfully by a gust of wind, smiling she awaited the reply of the duelist.
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Kakita Asamura
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 16, 2011 10:47:43 GMT -5
Asamura made a dismissive gesture. "Sloppy? The elegance of the Doji could never be associated with such a term. Rather, it is I who should apologize for disturbing the serenity of your meditations with my unrefined piping. I...confess that I have not had the pleasure of seeing so perfect a flower before this season."
He stooped to pick a Crocus, but that couldn't have been what he was referring to, could it?
A clever smile. "Have you been in Kyuden Doji long?"
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Post by Daidoji Hikori on Feb 16, 2011 12:12:45 GMT -5
(ooc: great!!!! )
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 16, 2011 14:36:40 GMT -5
Mikado was pretty sure that she understood what the Kakita perfectly said. Smiling she thought that the legends of their precision was pretty much true. This man could say what he meant in a clean cut, perfect and precise. This wasn't Mikado's knack, for she preferred vague expressions that could flatter and confuse. That's what the Otomo sensei "forced" her to accept, a thing she could just overlook in front of a member of the Clan.
Kakita-sama, you impress me! What an artistic soul you are. I mean no disrespect but truly, it is most easy to confuse a crocus for a lilac or even an echinacea, especially in the fantastic gardens where many fragrances and colors gently intertwine. I have recently arrived in Kyuden Doji after my return from the Otomo Estates and I must confess that I truly needed the slight change of climate. Here lady Amaterasu showers us in warmth compared to the northern cold.
She nods, raising her eyes to him. She feels at ease, for he seems quite friendly. For a second she silently reprimanded her for some silly child prejudice she had for the Kakita. Could it be the warmth, or the lavender perfume that made her feel comfortable with him?
What about you Kakita-sama? Have you been here for a long time? I did not have the chance to meet anyone for some days in here for I was sadly indisposed. You know, when returning from the north
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