Kakita Mitsouko
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Mar 30, 2011 22:58:14 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 30, 2011 22:58:14 GMT -5
Three Sides River
The physician asked them to leave the tent a moment, so he could examine her in privacy. Outside, The Crane in front of him offered water and a cloth. “Sanjuro-sama, I am Daidoji Ryo, a Mitsouko cousin, and her immediate superior. Please, let the physician take care of her. We unfortunately have no shugenja here. He will verify for a snake bite or something else. But, if she’s poisoned by other ways, how did it happened? You know, everything you can remember can help to identify the cause of her illness.” While Sanjuro could poorly refresh himself without being far from the tent, he can notice it was a very large and well structured encampment. The Daidoji gave more orders to his men, and came back to Sanjuro’s side: “Toku-sama. A special tent will be prepared for you. I think…” He interrupted himself when they both heard the weak voice of Mitsouko. The Crane opened the lap of the tent, so Sanjuro could enter first, followed by him. She was awaken, but very pale and weak. The physician by her side finished to make her swallow some obscure and awful potion. She tried to stare at Sanjuro all the time. So the physician helped her to rest her head again over the futon. “She is indeed poisoned, sama. And I think it’s a long term poison." “Well, what it means, Haru-san?” The physician made sure she was comfortable, and rose before reply: “You know, there are many kinds of poison. Some naturals, some made by men… Her symptoms seems to be a long term evolution from a poisoning. There are few types of venom made by men with this effect. Some takes a week, or two, some takes a month… But once she is poisoned by it, the poison will run by her blood spreading the ill for all over her organism… Slowly but constantly." Mitsouko suddenly sat: “No way I will die by poisoning!”
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Mar 31, 2011 3:33:28 GMT -5
Post by Bayushi Kyoji on Mar 31, 2011 3:33:28 GMT -5
Kyoji bowed again to his sister. "Goodbye, Naoko-sama," he spoke, waiting until she left to mutter under his breath, "may the Fortunes guide you with the subtlety you'll never seek to use." He took his time in enjoying the remainder of his tea, before rising and calling upon servants to make preparations for his travels. There was still much to do yet, and oh so little time to do it.
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Mar 31, 2011 5:05:02 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Mar 31, 2011 5:05:02 GMT -5
Sanjuro gave Mitsouko a warm smile. He knew others were speaking but all of his attention was for Mitsouko. He mouthed the words "It will be alright I swear to you ." Some words broke through about a long term posion that got his attention. Then Mitsouko suddenly sat up. This worried him. Sanjuro knelt next to her and pressed one of his cheeks to hers and wrapped his huge arms around her. "Nothing is going to happen to you Mitsouko, never as long as I draw breath remember. Sanjuro smiled and could feel Mitsouko melting there in his arms. "you mean the world to me!" Sanjuro said while moving to look into her eyes and he smiled. "I will find a cure and find who is responsible, i swear this to you."
OOC: I wish I could keep typing but I have to go to work. See you all in 12hrs =). loving the story !!!)
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Mar 31, 2011 19:35:09 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 31, 2011 19:35:09 GMT -5
Way to Three Sides River
In the early morning, a Scorpion trading caravan leading the Crane Lands left Ryoko Owari, and so did Bayushi Kyoji. With them, also a famous group of artists, who were travelling to The Imperial City to Amuse The Court with some Kabuki plays. Even if the large group had left the City of Lies together, in the end of the day they were almost two separate groups, due their natural affinities. Kyoji was the only true samurai travelling in this group, with his small staff. The caravan reached together the villages in their way to Three Sides River Province, but some miles from the River, the caravan was caught by a storm. The people quickly helped each other to provide tents or better shelter to the animals, goods, and themselves. Kyoji and his retainers were in a small group in a tent the artists shared with. A timid conversation began, while someone provided a brazier, and some food was prepared as well. The storm seemed to last all night long, so everyone was resigned. Of course these person were a bit intimidated by the inate finesse of Kyoji's handsome figure, even themselves being Scorpions with good appearance, no one could compare with his insolent beauty, like a radiant lotus emerging from the mud. But the quiet rush suddenly fell silent when everyone in that improvised encampment heard and horrible and loud scream of pure horror and pain. Too close. A woman started to cry, in panic.
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Mar 31, 2011 19:37:24 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 31, 2011 19:37:24 GMT -5
Three Sides River Encampment
The night fell quickly, bringing a cold storm while they stayed in the tent occupied by Mitsouko’s health. The men in the tent turned their faces, embarrassed by the public display of affection. “Ehh Ohh... You are embarrassing me, Sanjuro. Please…"She whispered, trying to get rid of Sanjuro's arms. But soon gave up, feeling not strong enough to even try do that. She was still feverish, but not that bad. But all in the tent can see she was trying to fight back the ill. Mitsouko gathered her voice to speak clearly. “Oh let’s face it, something really bad happened to me this time…But… Why someone would want to poison me? Heee…. I can’t understand it. I am not that unpopular. And…how many left time I have?”
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Mar 31, 2011 20:20:25 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Mar 31, 2011 20:20:25 GMT -5
The world came rushing back to Sanjuro. After seeing Mitsouko open her eyes, Sanjuro hadnt cared that there were others in the tent. He didnt even knew they existed at this moment. He was relieved that Mitsouko wasnt gone. The thought of that made him shiver. He released his arms and felt bad that he made her strain herself. "resolve yourself" he thought "thank you Benten".
Sanjuro had a grin on his face, happy that she was still alive. Sanjuro bowed his head and spoke "forgive me, Mitsouko, I lost myself there. I was just happy to see you wake." Sanjuro still couldn't stop his grin. he turned to the men Mitsouko had worked with before, "my appologies" he turned to Daidoji Ryo "my appologies ryo-san" he bowed to the man.
He listened to her query and could tell she had been in bad situations before but nothing like this. Sanjuro showed concern on his face, yet also a form of resolve. "Mitsouko I do not know why someone would poison you, but I promise I will find out." He turned to the physician at the question of time. "How fast is this poison working, and have you seen anything like it before?" sanjuro asked eagerly.
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Mar 31, 2011 21:07:24 GMT -5
Post by Bayushi Kyoji on Mar 31, 2011 21:07:24 GMT -5
Kyoji had undertaken the journey in a simple traveling kimono, pure black with the Scorpion mons displayed carefully in their proper places. He kept the pace slow and practical as they walked. He wasn't in such a rush that he would allow himself any form of embarrassing fall that would ruin perfectly groomed hair. For the most part, the others that he traveled with were largely ignored. Peasants, by his estimation, were largely beneath notice unless they had some form of information that was directly useful. So, as long as they were intelligent enough to stay out of his way, he would not bother them.
The peasants likely would have been privately annoyed, since Kyoji did not directly assist with the set up of the night's camp. Not that he cared. Once the tent was set up, he had simply entered calmly and seated himself, motioning tea to be brought to him. But of course, before he could enjoy it, there was the scream. An ear blistering scream no less, and one that served to do nothing less than annoy him. He looked around expectantly, waiting for one of the Peasants to check out the situation. When none volunteered, he pointed to one of them and motioned them off. "Hurry up, now, find out what it is."
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Mar 31, 2011 21:21:38 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 31, 2011 21:21:38 GMT -5
"I am not sure, sama. Mitsouko-san is a woman, and women were more fragile than men, Our Creators made us that way. But due her training as swordman, she acquired some resistance, and I bel…" Mitsouko interrupted with bit brash and ill humored “Yeah” in accordance. A severe gaze of Daidoji Ryo made her pout. “Can you please act not like a spoiled children, Mitsouko-san!" The Daidoji burst, emphasizing “san”. I don’t believe it! Are you not taking it seriously? It´s your life, by the Fortunes! What is going on?" Daidoji Ryo turned to Sanjuro: "My excuses, Sanjuro-sama. I think she is scared. I bet you didn't know the spoiled side of this woman, or would never dedicate your affection to Mitsouko. He turned to her again, with a softer tone this time: "Let us help you, Mitsouko. Don't fight back to our attempts to help you. You don't need to stand strong all the time. Unless your daimyo asks so." She coughed: "You did it again. Said I am useless." "Oh please, woman!" He turned to Sanjuro again. "Please, Sanjuro-sama, let's hear what Haru-san have to tell us about "the cure" in your tent. Mitsouko needs to be fed and needs to rest. Am I right?" "She really needs a good night of sleep, sama, so the fever can go away. It´s important. I will come back later to check her. " Haru-sam said. "Very well. I hope, Mitsouko-san, you trust us, your friends, enough to just obbey and rest all the night. We will find a way to cure you. Good night." He acted like a relative and also her superior, lifting the lap of the tent waiting for the men to come out, and giving a harsh gaze to the samurai-ko laid on his futon.
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Mar 31, 2011 21:46:35 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Mar 31, 2011 21:46:35 GMT -5
Sanjuro did believe that Mitsouko was scared. He was scared as well. There was so much in the balance it made it hard to think. Daidoji Ryo had a rough way, but Sanjuro had seen rougher. "I do not think her spoiled, and Mitsouko is strong." Sanjuro made sure to emphasize that. "One of the strongest I know acually." He turned his head to look at her and his smiled was somehow warmer than before as looked at her.
Sanjuro nodded to the physician "thank you Haru-sam for your aid." Sanjuro had said this with the purest sincerity. Sanjuro stood and looked at Daidoji Ryo "A moment please, I need to tell Mitsouko one thing." As the men had walked out of the tent Sanjuro kneeled down "I mean what I told Ryo, Mitsouko. We Toku are taught at a early age to know people we meet. You have a strong heart, spirit, and character. I know you wont die, want to know how?"
Mitsouko waited with a slight smile on her face.
"Because you are to beautiful to die, Benten wont allow it." Sanjuro smiled at her "Just doesn't happen." He held her hand tightly for a moment to much. "I will be close, rest please." Sanjuro knew at that moment he never wanted to be with anyone else. He also knew that if or when they pulled through this. He would ask Kenpachi to act as a Omai. Sanjuro warily look over to the physician. He wanted to kiss her again so badly and she could tell as well. This gave Sanjuro fire to find this cure. Sanjuro left the tent hiding his fear of what may happen, instead focusing on what needed to happen. Ryo-san a moment of your time please
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Mar 31, 2011 21:59:51 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 31, 2011 21:59:51 GMT -5
Way to Three Sides River
The pointed man tried to shrink himself among the others, but they looked at him hopeful (and everyone hopefully expecting not to be appointed too), so he stepped out from the group, with a scared face and sweating a lot, and finally went outside. A rumour began and after that, a crescendo of fear and superstitious talking. Anyway, after the first moment of silence that followed the scream, the rest of caravan began to act. Orders, screams, are heard in the rainy night. a rush of run, and spears. The hysteria spreaded. Your men looked at you, waiting for something, their faces sweated from fear as well. The screams of the victim (because that was obvious now, there was a victim) ceased, but not the hysteric people running and screaming out there. Until something or someone rushed and stumbled upon a precarious wall of the tent, making it fall upon the gathered people. Kyoji included.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Mar 31, 2011 22:17:38 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 31, 2011 22:17:38 GMT -5
The Crane made a signal to Haru-san wait for them in Sanjuro’s tent, in front of this one, and turned, ignoring the rain: “Please Sanjuro-sama, don’t think I was hardhearted with Mitsouko. I know her since she was a child. I am very preoccupied, like I know you are. I was not aware of your… relationship. But I am happy. She has a good heart. Haru-san is a good physician. He diagnosed her very quickly. I am sure he will find a cure." Sanjuro was a good character reader, and it was obvious he was being sincere. Daidoji Ryo was truly a noble character. But Sanjuro could see in his face that he feared being falsely optimistic.
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Mar 31, 2011 22:28:33 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Mar 31, 2011 22:28:33 GMT -5
"I understand Ryo-san" Sanjuro managed to say while rubbing the tension from his neck. "I trust what my heart tells me, and I have faith she will pull through." Sanjuro said as if to reconfirm it to himself. "As part of her family you should know I intend on sending a Omai to the family head." Sanjuro said with hope in his eyes.
Sanjuro viewed the men in the encampment and around the immediate area as if he may have dropped something. "Ryo-san was a type of poison identified?" sanjuro quizzed. "also you said you were Mitsouko's superior. May I ask if she has been on any missions away from your group as of late, or has she stayed with all of your group?" gears started turning in Sanjuro's head.
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Mar 31, 2011 22:39:21 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Mar 31, 2011 22:39:21 GMT -5
OOC: Im loving this story so far Mitsouko. Great job!!! Im trying to stay up as long as I can. Tomorrow though is the last 12hr shift for awhile though =).
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Mar 31, 2011 23:00:07 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Mar 31, 2011 23:00:07 GMT -5
"No. We returned together from scouting in Mountain Watch Keep for the Shogun’s armies a month ago, as our daimyo replaced us for a refresh, … We stayed a bit longer in Ryoko Owari, in my house there. Then, from Ryoko Owari...In fact, she received … the news about our cousin Toku Aiko's murderer… (it was obvious to Sanjuro the pause between the words and the sadness in his eyes), and she volunteered to investigate. Then she routed herself to your lands. She came here in the encampment, as you must know, alone, and returned to Toku lands. Now… Well, I am clueless. She have no enemies.Mitsouko is a loyal friend to her friends. But now, I am remembering she wasn't well when she came here... Toku-sama, it's clear it's have been from more than 2 weeks. So, if Haru-san isn't wrong, she have no much time! Let´s talk with Haru to see if he know where we find a cure.
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Mar 31, 2011 23:20:10 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Mar 31, 2011 23:20:10 GMT -5
"I agree we need to narrow this down to know what we're dealing with Ryo-san. We need to find a antivenom that will at least stabilize her while a cure can be found. Whoever is responsible for this plot will pay for it as well. It was fortunes luck that you and your men were here and not deployed out on a mission." Sanjuro said while walking with Daidoji Ryo. See the mans eyes made Sanjuro think of past times when he had lost loved ones. He knew how that could scar ones spirit. "Toku Aiko is at peace now and with her son, there is no pain now." Sanjuro knew that these words would take awhile to sink in and to heal. "The only other options we have for suspect to do this is either revenge, gain, or kharma. I dont think Mitsouko has angered any spirits as of late, and then you said she has no enemies to seek revenge, then that leads gain. Who benefits for her being .......poisoned?" the thought of where that could lead made Sanjuro ill to think about it, herefused to give up on her. not ow. not ever.
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