Kakita Mitsouko
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Apr 1, 2011 21:11:37 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Apr 1, 2011 21:11:37 GMT -5
"Good Morning, Sanjuro-sama." He bowed. "As I said you last night, I will inform my daimyo of the gravity of this situation and surely he will give me permission to leave my duties here and follow with you. I think you must no delay our mission, though. I can join you at Rioko Owari. My arm and aid will be at your side when it is needed, I mean, soon. Please, delay no longer. I will provide everything you need to be at Rioko Owari as soon as possible. I will also provide to keep Mitsouko well. Maybe she can return home when she still is strong enough. There she will be at a proper place to rest and wait to your return with the antidote. And…" He interrupted himself as something else caught his attention: a sentinel bringing a man dressed like a Scorpion, but wearing no mask. To Sanjuro,the samurai looked like an impassible and overly bored cat. "My excuses, Sanjuro-sama. A member of my Scorpion family is here. It's indeed an unexpected visit. Maybe he brings news from my wife." He turned. "Kyoji-san?"
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Apr 1, 2011 23:39:47 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Apr 1, 2011 23:39:47 GMT -5
"Of course Ryo-san, my mind is elsewhere and I'm instilled with a fervor, i'm quite frankly overzealous." Sanjuro seemed to be smiling staring off into the distance. He walked to Ryo and surveyed the camp knowingly. "I believe you are a good person Ryo, thank you for trusting me with this. Thank you for all your help. I will save Mitsouko, I swear it! Sanjuro turned his head to Mitsouko's tent then he turned his head and looked at Kyoji. Circles within circles sanjuro thought. Just like Fuju used to say. Sanjuro could still feel Mitsouko's lips on his a most pleasurable distraction, one that sanjuro wanted to stay. Concentrate he thought. but he couldn't help but steal a glance back to the tent which help the love of his life and she needed his support right now. Sanjuro faced Kyoji eagerly waiting to hear any news.
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Bayushi Kyoji
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Apr 3, 2011 12:53:15 GMT -5
Post by Bayushi Kyoji on Apr 3, 2011 12:53:15 GMT -5
"It is an honor, Eisho-san." He was content to ride in silence after that, quietly contemplating his next moves, and the results of what just occured. He swore to himself again that if the creature took his kimono, he'd make it pay.
When she had him dismount, he smirked a bit as he bowed to her. "Your assistance has been most appreciated, Eisho-san. I pray that the day does indeed come that you can see my hair when it is well groomed. And perhaps I will be equally blessed to see you when you do not have to wear all of that armor."
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Apr 3, 2011 17:21:40 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Apr 3, 2011 17:21:40 GMT -5
“You are really kind, Kyoji-sama. I really hope we can meet each other in better opportunity." Said so, she bowed as well, then Eisho mounted her horse again and rode away with the first signs of light and signals the rain finally would cease. Due the proximity with the encampment, their arrival went not unnoticed. So, few time after it, a sentinel was there. After Bayushi Kyoji present himself and show the travel papers, he was taken politely to the encampment, to meet his brother-in-law Daidoji Ryo.
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Bayushi Kyoji
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Apr 3, 2011 17:45:34 GMT -5
Post by Bayushi Kyoji on Apr 3, 2011 17:45:34 GMT -5
Kyoji's face reset to its stoic look as Eisho rode away, watching her casually as the rain finally ceased. He calmly began combing his hair as he watched the sentry approach. By the time they finished ensuring his prresence was allowed and he was taken to meet his brother-in-law, the hair looked a bit closer to 'normal', though it was still fairly rough. When he was presented to Ryo, he bowed politely, keeping that stoic face. "Daidoji-sama, it is an honor to stand in your presence this day. This one apologizes for his lackluster appearance but there were... complications involving one of our Enemies Hailing from the South." The last sentence, of course meaning a creature of the Shadowlands, but Kyoji would never be so crass as to actually say that.
His introduction complete, Kyoji looked over and offered a bow to the Monkey Champion as well. One could never be so foolish as to ignore a lord... even a minor clan lord.
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Apr 3, 2011 18:07:47 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Apr 3, 2011 18:07:47 GMT -5
Ryo bowed, and so did the Toku Champion. Sanjuro-sama, this is my brother-in-law, the much honorable Bayushi Kyoji-san. Please, Kyoji-san, I will provide you a place to rest and compose yourself as I know is usual for a samurai of such refinement... Please do accept this offer and apologize me for the precarious instalations, this is a militar encampment with no luxuries. So you can tell me what happened. I am worried about your apparent unlucky travel. There is something urgent in your arrival, or are you traveling to somewhere else?
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Apr 3, 2011 23:02:43 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Apr 3, 2011 23:02:43 GMT -5
The wind was starting to pick up some. A small gust of wind whipping through the encampment, the last death throws of the storm earlier in the night. The sky was heavily overcast as if to promise another storm later in the day. The smell of the storm lingered through the camp. Sanjuro could also pick up a vague scent coming from Bayushi Kyoji.
Sanjuro really couldn't help it, he was trained to read people by his master Fuju. Sanjuro gave the man a once over when being introduced, no need in being rude by staring of course. This was also taught to him. The Kimono was richly detailed, The mans hair was taken care off obviously by someone whom cares about his appearance a little more than he should, the man had been caught out in the rain, despite his clothes and general rich appearance the man was soaked from the storm, and the smell was that of a courtly musk many of the courtiers had worm during Sanjuro's last trip to the Imperial Courts, of course slightly muted by the rain washing most of it away. So a courtier that's well taken care of, and values appearance looks the way Kyoji does means that the man was probably part of a group at one point, but ran into some kind of trouble to force him into the rain. However appearances could sometimes be wrong especially with the Scorpion Clan. Sanjuro himself wore very modest clothes that people had to look twice otherwise they would never believe they just passed or met the Monkey Clan champion.
Sanjuro in his modest traveling clothes bearing a Toku Mon on them, bowed back to Kyoji in the traditional Imperial Court fashion. Sanjuro excused himself from the two men and backed away. He turned to look at the road. There was a sense of importance to the road. A sudden flash of many different scenes played through his head. He wasn't sure if it was his imagination working overdrive or maybe just maybe it could have been a vision. After a moment he couldn't even remember the scenes. He rubbed his head and turned away from the road. Sanjuro found himself looking at the tent that Mitsouko was resting in.
Damn protocol Sanjuro thought. Sanjuro turned away from the road and walked with a quickness to Mitsouko's tent. The physician was talking to one of the Daidoji Guards. Sanjuro used this opportunity to confidently move into the tent. The aroma in the tent sent Sanjuro's senses remembering important memories of Mitsouko. He moved to her bed and knelt beside it. She must of felt his presence and she lazily opened her eyes smiling at Sanjuro.
The sight opened Sanjuro's heart. He thought this may be the last time he saw her. What if he failed? what if he couldn't save her? In that moment of doubt his eyes began to glass over, and he fought off tears.He closed his eyes for a moment to steel himself. He felt Mitsouko's hand on his arm. This action grounded Sanjuro. Made him remember what he fought for, and if he had to go into the pit itself and slay all of the oni in the world he would. This woman was his muse. This woman was his light. He loved her. Sanjuro opened his eyes exhaling slowly looking into Mitsouko's eyes.
"Im about to leave Mitsouko, I wan....I had to see you before I left. Im sorry for being selfish and waking you from your rest." concern yet blissful joy spread across his face. He placed his hand on hers and squeezed ever so gently.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Apr 6, 2011 19:54:12 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Apr 6, 2011 19:54:12 GMT -5
“You woke me up from a bad dream. I am glad you are here…” she smiled again. In my dream, I was drowning… first in the sea, but then, I realized I was in a creek, in Unicorn lands…” She seemed confused for a moment, eyes distant, but then Sanjuro could read the discovery in her facial expressions. "Oh...There something missed in my memories, like kept hidden under my dream's creek, but I know I will figure it soon... I am confused, nevermind, Sanjuro. You need to take me with you. I am strong enough to search the antidote with you. The remedy Haru-san gave me will keep me out of trouble time enough...take me with you." She was pleading, but with a defiantly glance that says she is quite sure Sanjuro will not say no to her.
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Apr 6, 2011 21:51:03 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Apr 6, 2011 21:51:03 GMT -5
Seeing her confused for the moment made Sanjuro worry. He didn't know if the posion might have affected her more. Then he remembered that he too sometimes would see things and be confused as well. "She is a samurai and a highly trained magistrate" He reminded himself. "You cant always watch over her, but you can let her know that you love her and always back her up. Be there for her we she needs you to be." Sanjuro saw her and looked her over, saw her resolve. "she can do this!" he thought. Sanjuro looked as though he might protest but then he looked into Mitsouko's eyes and nodded to her. "Mitsouko of course I would always love and welcome you to accompany me anywhere!" He leaned down and kissed her hand.
"im glad I could wake you from ill dreams, we can go when you wish to leave Mitsouko" He already knew the answer.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Apr 7, 2011 19:35:15 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Apr 7, 2011 19:35:15 GMT -5
“I...I’ll be good enough by the noon. I promise.” Mitsouko smiled again, touching Sanjuro’s face. “I never before felt so confident. It’s because I have you. When I am with you, all the beautiful words I know fled from me. Love muted me.” She sat in front of him, pushing the loose hair back the shoulders, speaking with the same docile voice, but frowning with a serious look . “And, of course, I need to know who did it to me, and why, so I will crush him. I also promise you. I am vengeful, Sanjuro, that’s a thing you need to know about me. I will not die because I will crush the culprit before.” Mitsouko was indeed a woman with changing mood. She apparently was wishing to say something else, but went silent, blushing instead. Mimiko suddenly entered in the tent, finding the couple together. Aparently very tired, and with the face stained by tears, the servant could not fake an impassible face, but Sanjuro knew very well that she strongly disapproves the situation. And also can perceive she had a real urge to tell something. She bowed to the samurai and spoke at once: “Mitsouko-sama, forgive me for being good-for-nothing and so stupid! Forgive me! But... They are telling, and I need to tell you, Shinoburo-sama is dead!" Mitsouko squeezed tight Sanjuro's hand, trembling.
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Apr 7, 2011 22:18:29 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Apr 7, 2011 22:18:29 GMT -5
Sanjuro was kneeling down in front of Mitsouko. He squeezed her hand back to let her know he was there. She wasn't alone. He had seen her strength he knew she could and would stand for herself. She had self respect and Sanjuro saw it. He knew that if this news shook her up it was very important news. Sanjuro didn't exactly know who Shinoburo was, but he could tell that he must had been very important to her.
"A moment please Mimiko" Sanjuro reasoned with her. She stepped out reluctantly. Sanjuro put his hand to her cheek, gently caressing her. "Mitsouko are you ok, you are shaking." Sanjuro looked worried.
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Kakita Mitsouko
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Apr 7, 2011 23:01:00 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Apr 7, 2011 23:01:00 GMT -5
“My father.” She said, pale as death, eyes glassy. “Mimi, stop crying like a silly woman! “Who tell you this?” Mitsouko tried to ask but her voice failed, she stared at the empty and the tears ran. She then stopped to try to be a strong samurai ko, and cried, putting the head against Sanjuro’s shoulders.
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Apr 10, 2011 20:40:54 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Apr 10, 2011 20:40:54 GMT -5
All of Sanjuro's attention was right there in this tent comforting Mitsouko. He sat there for what felt like an age holding her. He wrapped his large arms around her acting as a shield for her both physical and emotional. He rested his cheek on the top of her head, being as tender and supportive as possible.
After what seemed an age Sanjuro spoke "Mimi who told you this?".
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Apr 12, 2011 16:07:49 GMT -5
Post by Kakita Mitsouko on Apr 12, 2011 16:07:49 GMT -5
The servant swept the tears, kneeling immediately. “I am so sorry! Sanjuro-dono, I just met the messenger the Shinoburo-sama’s concubine, Mei, sent to deliver the letter. He lost the letter in Scorpion lands, he said it was his fault, anyway he searched for us in Toku lands, though after that he found us in our way to reach Mitsouko-sama and you, dono. He said us Shinoburo-sama was found dead in the shore, he was in a ship coming back from Mantis Islands, I think. Mitsouko-sama needs to offer the proper ritual to her father’s soul, dono. It’s what a daughter must to do. I know he is sick, but we will help her to do this. The messenger is now talking to Ryo-sama, outside.” After all these words, the woman bent even more, staring sadly at the straw mat a few inches to her face.
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Apr 12, 2011 20:43:02 GMT -5
Post by Yoritomo Raiden on Apr 12, 2011 20:43:02 GMT -5
Sanjuro whispered "Its not ok Mitsouko, im not going to lie to you. I know you hurt for your father. This all so sudden. Especially combined with this news of poison. This has been really hard. Let me share with you some wisdom once told to me. you're never ready for the big moments, No one ever asks for their life to change, but it does. big moments are gonna come, you can't help that. It's what you do afterwards that count. That's when you find out who you are. Thats when you show exactly the type of man or woman you are. I know you Mitsouko, and you have impressed me on many levels. Be strong for him now, your father is proud of you I feel it."
Sanjuro gave Mitsouko one last tight hug before she rose with a fiery resolve in her eyes.
Sanjuro looked intently at her.
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