A Messanger in Red.

[Shosuro Ichiro]

A Courtier dressed in Scorpion style enters Toku Torid-E. He carries with him a teak box with a letter placed gentle atop it. When stopped by the guards he produces his papers and then makes a request.

"I have come to see the Champion of the Monkey Clan. Please inform Toku-sama that Bayushi Hideki seeks an audience in the name of Daimyo Shosuro Ichiro for diplomatic reasons."

He waits for a reply for his request.

[Yoritomo Raiden]

Greetings to our humble home Shosuro-sama. How may the Monkey assist the Scorpion on this glorious day?

[Shosuro Ichiro]

Hideki bows deeply to the Champion and presents the letter and box to him.

"Champion-sama please accept this letter from my Master. Its words will explain everything much more clearly than I, a humble courtier of little rank could do"

When read the letters flow with a practiced hand.

Honorable Sanjuro-sama, Resplendent Champion of the Monkey Clan,

I send you greetings and good tidings. I am Shosuro Ichiro, Daimyo of the Shosuro family. I am writing this to have you aware that I have volunteered to be the ambassador to you most Honorable Clan. The thrill of being able to bury long held grudges appealed to myself and I wish to show the first sign of this new age of understanding and peace. Within the box that Hideki-san carries is a gift from myself to you. As guardians of the Empire against those who would break the peace of the land, I gift you this exquisite spyglass. This spyglass was in my family many generations as a trophy of war from the time of the Battle of the Raging Seas in 442. It is dented and worn but it still works and still functions wonderfully. I wish you to have it so you may see those who would do our Empire and the Son of Heaven any harm from far away. I also gifting you the teak case that it comes with for it is how my ancestor received it as well. My agent has been ordered to keep offering it to you until you accept. I ask you take it as a sign of good faith and future relationships.

I will be traveling for awhile, but one of my stops will be Toku Torid-E. I humbly request that you accept my position of duty and honor. To let me open positive relations between your Clan and mine. I thank you for your time and consideration.

Dedicated in Duty and Honor,
Shosuro Ichiro
Daimyo of the Shosuro Family
Humble Courtier and Actor

Hideki hold aloft the teak case for Toku Sanjuro to accept or decline.

[Yoritomo Raiden]

Toku Sanjuro bows respectfully. He then gently recieves the gift. He raises the box above his head.

"Yours is most generous Hideki." Sanjuro smiles

"Of course we always welcome the brothers and sisters of the Scorpion. The honored Shosuro Ichiro and his party are welcome to come here. Please rest for a fourth night then return to your master. We accept his gift humbly, and eagerly await his arrival." Sanjuro nods to the servant.

"Please come inside the winter chill is not yet gone and we have a warm fire as well as some of the best yakisoba this side of the river." a friendly and yet genuine smile spread across Sanjuro's face.

[Shosuro Ichiro]

Hideki bows his head respectfully as the Champion accepts the gift. He then raises himself and bows respectfully at the offer of warmth from the cold road.

"I thank you Toku-sama for you offer and humbly accept. The road has not been the most kind of host for my weary soul. I would like to change first to get the dust of travel off my self and to change into more appropriate attire to honor your Clan's hospitality."

Hideki awaits to be shown the way so he can clean and change. This has been a long journey for him and relishes the idea of warm food and an even warmer fire.

[Yoritomo Raiden]

"of course my friend please follow me this way." Toku Sanjuro waits for Hideki to enter.

the two of them walked past the main hall showing many Toku bushi enjoying the cold night with warm company. under observation Hideki also notices a Crane group and a single Lion Clan samurai also taking part of the festivities. Toku Sanjuro treated Hideki like two friends would after not seeing each other for awhile. This notion slightly confused Hideki since his clan was normally treated with suspicion, but Hideki didnt let it show.

"Here is one of our most excellent rooms. It overlooks the training grounds and has a most beautiful view of the river at sunrise. Also between the two of us its also one of the rooms closest to the sake storage." Sanjuro laughed heartily.

"you have come to us on a most auspicious night, my friend." Sanjuro smiled at Hideki. A smile that showed Hideki that the Monkey Clan Champion had a deeper understanding of the Scorpion, and as Hideki evaluated the man before him he saw respect in the Monkey Clan Champions eyes. Respect for Hideki and his Clan.

"I will leave you to your room my friend. When you are ready I will make sure that hot food and company await you." Sanjuro nodded and leaft the room

[Shosuro Ichiro]

Hideki bowed deeply in thanks for the fine room and let the champion leave. He soon unpacked and and washed the dirt and weariness from himself. He then changed into an elegant kimono and a mask that surrounded his eyes yet left his mouth and chin free to talk and enjoy food and drinks. he looked himself over, adjusting accents of his clothing to make sure it sat just right. When he was finally satisfied he turned and walked out the door to join the party.


(OOC: I am guessing that I should join the other thread. Am I correct?)

[Yoritomo Raiden]

(ooc: please =). )