bats in the bellfree

[Shosuro Rei]

*standing in a corner minding his own business is a excptionaly well dressed young man in colors most have not seen in a court before ... is it realy ... its a bat ... he stands there like he belongs but hes waiting for something.*(*ooc*thougth i would introduce my charater for the court)

[Doji Edrick]

After a while, the Komori was greeted by a young man in the colors of the host clan. He bows.

"Good day to you, Komori-san. I am Doji Edrick, a humble funtionary of the Crane Clan. Is there anything you require at the moment?"

[Shosuro Rei]

my apolligies doji-sama this is just my frist time here and i was more instested in what all goes on here sine im used to my clans customs i didnt not want to make a fopa what are teh customs ... well other then be polite and introduce your self to your host. My name is Komori basho i am from the Bat clan it is nice to meet you and thank you for the invite to the court its defently different then what im used to on my clans island ... i had to go and find the best kimono i could just to come in the door and i still feel a bit under dressed.*shows off his elegant kimono*

[Doji Edrick]

"I see. Customs that aren't specific to the Komori-family are made standard by the Kami Doji at the dawn of the empire, so I guess you will have no such problems adjusting." he nods encouragingly.

He lowers his voice as if sharing a secret. "Your concern about not making a faux pas is understandable. Perhaps you want to arrange a short review from Crane mentors from Shizuka Toshi? I know a few of them are in attendance."

Finally, he takes a look at Basho's kimono. "Your kimono looks good on you, Komori-san. Though our tailors are always here should you require more kimonos as elegant as the one you are in."

[Shosuro Rei]

well doji-sama one of our customes is to summone your most reveried ansestor to speak on your behalf for an introduction

that is how we do intorductionsin our Clan for our court but as most are not shugenja and even more then that dont have our belifes on the ties of our ansestor lineage ... in the point of speaking to them with the use of the kami

[Doji Edrick]

He looks at the Komori and blinks after hearing the Komori share their way of introduction. He blinks again.

Finally after finding the right words in his head, he says. "Well, Komori-san I feel privileged to be shared a piece of your customs... though you DO know that the use of invocations to the kami are restricted to the host's most trusted shugenja, right?" he looks at the Bat to assess his reaction.

"Anyway, back to the matter at hand. When introducing yourself to the host, you say your name and your clan of course, then you express your gratitude for his hospitality in words and lastly expressing this gratitude in the form of a gift to the host." he gestures to the other courtiers in the room making their introductions. The Komori sees that the host is offered the gift thrice. The host refuses twice and finally accepts it without fail at the third offering. The young Doji assumed that the Komori is familiar with the gift giving ceremony but casually asks anyway.

[Shosuro Rei]

*bows* doji -sama it seams you talk like we ever have contact with the crane on our island what you do here is not tought to us where i come from cause no one from here ever comes to see us out on our island but tht aside i will do my best to be polite*offers him a haiku poem he has come acroos in the market*

[Doji Edrick]

"Oh. I see. Then you will be pleased with what you will learn from our tutors, Komori-san. Perhaps you could see them now?" he will politely escort the Komori to the side chambers if the Komori is willing.

[Shosuro Rei]

*follows * yes doji-sama im sorry to say i have never seen a crane on our island its almost like because we came from this islands we are out casts to the rest of rokugon

it makes me sad to think that i am missing out on the rest of our own culture *looks down and saddened*

[Doji Edrick]

He continues to lead the Komori to where the tutors are located.
"Think of it this way, Komori-san. Maybe your lord sent you to Winter Court to learn formal court etiquette so that you can share them with your clan when you go back this spring! Who to learn it best other than the Crane, so we say." he chuckles. He notices the sad expression.

"This in itself is already a heavy responsibility, do not make it heavier by wearing a heavy, downtrodden expression."

[Shosuro Rei]

but doji-sama ... there is a lot i dotn know and there is even more i do know and cant express here do to teh fact that im a shugenja and your not ... oh also doji -sama i can pratice my chants the only thing you can realy do is ask that a crane be present to direct them and that crane has to be a shugenja im not trying to be rude but to deny our religion is blasphemy even on our island and i know that if the crane are leaders for etiquette and manners.

[Doji Edrick]

"Oh of course, I am not saying that you quit your heavenly calling altogether!" he opens a fan and chuckles.

"Perhaps you would appreciate meditating in the Fantastic Gardens. The temple to Lady Doji is also recommended, or the Shrine to Benten." he takes out paper and charcoal and scribbles directions. He hands the scroll to the Bat.

"Here, Komori-san. Please take this scroll to guide you to your desired place for meditation." he offers.

[Shosuro Rei]

*bows politely and takes teh map* as you wish doji-sama may this winter find you well for all your up comming events.*follows the map off to lady doji's temple*

[Doji Edrick]

"Again if you need anything from us, please do not hesitate to ask. May the Fortunes be with you." he says as the Komori finds his way around the Kyuden.

/exit