Shosuro Ichiro
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Shosuro Ichiro on Feb 2, 2011 0:39:44 GMT -5
With Winter Court over Ichiro found that he enjoyed the land of the Crane. So much so that he decided to linger a little long to enjoy the wonders it offered. Form the Gardens to the Dueling Academy. At times he seemed to be out of place, yet he stayed in hopes of learning more of the Winter Court's Hosts.
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Kakita Takeo
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Feb 2, 2011 1:40:52 GMT -5
While the dragons messengers came to inform me of the imminent arrival of their ambassador,i watched the sublime scorpion courtier in the garden. Recognizing the daimyo of shosuro family,i made him a sign of respect.
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Shosuro Ichiro
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Shosuro Ichiro on Feb 2, 2011 11:16:29 GMT -5
Seeing the Grand Master of the Dueling Academy. Ichiro bows and pays respect to one of the many teachers he was taught by.
"Sensi Kakita-sama, please forgive my prolonged visit to your Clan's holdings. Winter Court has inspired me to stay and learn more of the Crane Clan, and to try and bury some life long intolerance between both the Crane and the Scorpion.
I would almost say it is a diplomatic visit, but it is also something more personal for me as well.
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Kakita Takeo
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Feb 2, 2011 11:42:38 GMT -5
I watched the young Daimyo Shosuro a look jovial and full of empathy:
"You are welcome Shosuro Sama. The land of our clan are there to watch, to feel the benefits of our master gardeners, you can enjoy all you want."
I got closer I said,
"You plan to stay a little? why not. Learning from each other is a noble task and I am sure we have to learn between our two clans. It is true that you grow out the mystery that surrounds your clan Shosuro sama. .. especially your family ...
But I lost all my homework, shosuro sama, I want to introduce myself:I'm Kakita Takeo, hatamoto clan of the crane and grand master of the academy duel. Delighted to talk to you.
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Shosuro Ichiro
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Shosuro Ichiro on Feb 2, 2011 23:56:22 GMT -5
Ichiro's eyes beem with some mirth, though his mouth is covered be his mask.
" I then, will be delighted to reintroduce myself to you. I am Shosuro Ichiro, Daimyo of the Shosuro Family." Your reputation and skill as a master of Iaijutsu is legendary. I have had the honor of learning from your august school of fencing. I do hope my time in the holdings of the Crane will let me return and continue my studies."
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Kakita Takeo
Crane Clan
Crane Clan? Hatamoto of Crane clan ? Kenshinzen ? Hero ?
Posts: 132
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Feb 3, 2011 11:00:20 GMT -5
An embarrassed smile on my face took shape:
"I do not know if I'm so legendary that it Shosuro sama. You know, each day that pass me closer to my end ... Have you been pleased with the reception of the clan of the crane during the winter court. I understand that a basic question for your clan was debated as to whether you keep the black scroll? Hard question, I must say. " Your ancestors have been worthy for hundreds of years, I guess that's a heavy responsibility of having to protect a particular object."
I indicated by a gesture Shosuro sama we could move towards the river gardens ...
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Shosuro Ichiro
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Shosuro Ichiro on Feb 3, 2011 11:24:43 GMT -5
Ichiro nods his head in understanding. He falls to the side of of his Host and follows him to the gardens.
" You do not give yourself enough credit Kakita-sama. I have had the honor of being a student of yours. Your skill will always bring you honor, and for that you should be proud.
"As for the Black Scroll debate. My Clan's fate is in the hands of the Emperor now. I do hope that he takes the wisdom you have just stated and remembers tradition, and what transpired in the past, both good and bad."
Ichiro stops and smells a winter blossom waiting for a reply.
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Kakita Takeo
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Feb 3, 2011 13:43:10 GMT -5
Looking at the shosuro daïmyo, I reply:
"You're right, we're all in the hands of the emperor and his decisions are wise and should be respected! At least that's what I try to tell my students. The celestial order and the code Bushido must maintain our empire in peace and harmony. "
"You should know that our clan is happy to fight alongside of you, our armies marched north to fight the barbarians who dared to threaten us. In good relationship between the clan of scorpion and the crane are to me an important element of the strength of the empire. Can I ask you how you see our relationship Shosuro sama? "
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Shosuro Ichiro
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Shosuro Ichiro on Feb 4, 2011 0:24:53 GMT -5
Ichiro ponders the question for just a moment, before he answers.
"Truthfully, I have never had that question asked of me before. Yet I have always had the answer."
Ichiro reaches into his kimono and pulls out a koku. He holds it up for both Takeo and himself to see.
" We are the koku. With the Crane as one side and we Scorpion the other. We can never truly see eye to eye or agree on everything, but we still serve the same purpose: To keep the Empire going. Either through more Aesthetic means of the Crane or more practical, yet sometimes deceitful acts of My Clan. Separate we could never do it alone but together we stabilize the Empire. By the worth of our actions and deeds, applauded or vilified."
Ichiro then palms the coin in his hand.
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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 4, 2011 15:30:03 GMT -5
I stood a moment looking at the hands of the Koku ichiro sama. Closing my eyes a few moments, I remember the motto of the clan Bayushi "but I can swim" ...
"It is true that your clan has many strengths and has always Shosuro Sama and you know your cards down at the right time." You have survived so many things ... But today, while a new generation of samurai arrive on the political scene of the empire, can you believe that we retain the lessons of history? "
not seeing if Shosuro ichiro sama smiled behind his mempo or not, I felt uncomfortable not wanting to obstruct the daimyo of a glorious family ..
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Shosuro Ichiro
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Shosuro Ichiro on Feb 4, 2011 20:06:00 GMT -5
Ichiro nods in understanding of the words of Sensi Takeo.
" We try to mend the fences of past slights yet somehow each new generation loves to dredge them up again. All in the name of personal glory and honor. The Dragonfly lands are one such case. The matter was considered settled for a long time yet some descendant of the offend party decided to bring down the walls of Kyuden Tonbo.
"Was it the right thing to do? By honor's dictate yes it was. Did it truly bring glory to the Lion Clan? At first yes it did, but in the end it only brought shame of betraying an oath that their ancestor swore long ago. No matter if it was forced upon him or not. Now the Lion are paying for their actions.
"The sad thing is that in the future generations that one of their descendants will find fault and then go after those whom forced this accord upon them. It is a vicious cycle that only lends to true infamy, shame and waste of life in the name of pettiness.
"This is why the Clans always look to strengthen their relationships with each other by marriage and treaties. It is also why the Emperor enforces this with Magistrates and Courts. To balance the power of the Clans to keep his divine throne and Empire safe.
"I think that is why my next stop after leaving you exquisite homeland is to go to the Capital and see, for myself, the greatness our Empire has to offer."
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Kakita Takeo
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Feb 5, 2011 13:36:36 GMT -5
"Yes, clans like the power and glory since the dawn of time, moreover, the descendants of Lord sun and moon, the lord did they not face to know who govern mortals? You know, I personally believe the changes. But we must be willing to do that. As qu'hatamoto, I try always to emphasize peace and clans maintain unity in our empire. And I'm confident when I see our armies to fight mixed against the invaders. "
Making a slight pause, I continued:
"I must tell you that I have received the lion's ambassador recently, Matsu Kaito as we could put aside our differences and speak truth. If all the clans could do the same, the courses coming winter risk of being boring. "I add a smile to my last sentence.
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Shosuro Ichiro
Scorpion Clan
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Post by Shosuro Ichiro on Feb 5, 2011 19:24:10 GMT -5
"In the end though what would be the fun in that. I still have things to do in this beautiful land. Who is to say that it will benefit anyone?
"Truth be told I am just finishing my work here and heading to the Capital to meet the Dragon Ambassador and bring her here then to my lands. Who knows maybe the Crane, Lion, Dragon and Scorpion can sit down in this lovely garden and drink tea and air our complaints and then agree to move on and save the Empire and not worry about our past offenses for once. Then again I could want this to place blame on someone to perpetuate animosity for the sake of being able to do such. Only time could tell."
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Kakita Takeo
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Feb 6, 2011 3:50:04 GMT -5
"I fully agree and ichiro sama ..."
Just as I continue my sentence, a guard kakita appeared in the garden, he seemed to get me and was holding sheets of paper.
"Excuse me Shosuro sama."
"Kakita Isao, I'm here, that this happens."
The samurai threw himself on his knees and he introduced me leaves tetani. I walked back towards me and Ichiro sama
"Events are accelerating. all clans are called by the shogun to the capital with their armies to defend the empire. I must let you Shosuro sama because in the absence of Doji yoshi sama, I have to take care of this task. Maybe we will meet at Ranbo Toshi? "
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Shosuro Ichiro
Scorpion Clan
Shosuro Family Daimyo*Courtier*Diplomat*Actor*Spy
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Post by Shosuro Ichiro on Feb 6, 2011 11:39:42 GMT -5
"With your news then yes we shall try and meet again in Toshi Ranbo. Please inform your staff I was humbled by their hospitality and do hope to enjoy it again.
Ichiro bows in respect to Kakita Takeo and lets him leave. He then waits a few minutes and then whistles. One of his people appear from hiding.
"Tell the other to finish their business here immediately and prepare the horses. We will be riding hard and fast for Toshi Ranbo. Now go."
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