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Post by tadakasan on Apr 30, 2011 0:13:09 GMT -5
Tadaka walked in as the guards opened the paper door for him, the priest walking in and bowing low to the three, "Sorry for that interruption Senshi-dono, Haruka-sama. Apparently I had a message brought from Chikushudo of all things. I see..." He pauses thoughtfully, "Yes, that was it; Kiso-sama, since I suspect you are the Soshi daimyo of course."
Tadaka bows again, looking up at Kiso for a moment before turning to Senshi. He kneels down, bowing his head, "I have no more distractions now though Senshi-dono and it seems everything is in place. I am at your disposal for what you would precisely have me do."
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Apr 30, 2011 0:40:07 GMT -5
"Swear your loyalty to me, your new daimyo and the clan. Take on your new identity as a Scorpion. Kiso, if there are any rituals you need done, now is the time to do so."
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Post by Soshi Kiso on Apr 30, 2011 6:06:09 GMT -5
Kiso was surprised his Champion would worry about his personal honor, as it was not custom for his clan to put oneself before the betterment of the clan. But it was not his place to question the Keeper of Secrets. The mission before this fellow shugenja must be of high importance if only the champion was to know the contents of it. All secrets have their place, as a Scorpion knew only too well.
Senshi-sama, I require no unnecessary invocations. Standards oaths of fealty to yourself and I though.
He turned his gaze to Tadaka. While I am not sure what desires have led you to doors of the Scorpion, I might instill some knowledge before I hear your oath. I want you to understand the oath your about to take.
While I am sure even the Phoenix have made you understand loyalty of the clan to be paramount, it is even more so for the Scorpion. With the mons you will wear, your mere existence to all others is that your untrustworthy and someone to be weary of. This is only because your duties are beyond them. Even if you honestly speak of loyalty to your fellows, it will fall on deaf ears. The eyes however, are ever vigilant.
We keep the secrets of every samurai and clan. Not to use with lowly blackmail for a means to an end. We keep them so that the tarnish that all the samurai in Rokugan bring upon their name do not reach the light of day, or else the charade of our caste is over. All secrets have their place, our duty is to keep them there.
Whatever thoughts you have on bushido must leave you as you come into our circle. Do not act for the moment, but ensure your actions lead to a higher purpose. We are not short term thinkers here. What we do serves the empire for the ages to come.
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Apr 30, 2011 8:50:10 GMT -5
Haruka had not moved from the spot since she'd entered the conversation. Having only recently come into the clan herself she seemed rather hesitant to say very much on the matter. But perhaps that was more to her shiotome training of speaking only when needed, and acting without question.
If her husband desired this, then so did she. She listened to Kiso's words as they seemed an echo of what was said to her, and the weight of such a choice did not leave her.
For now her eyes would fall on the former Isawa as he stood to make his decision, but in thought she seemed distracted on another matter. Should he take up the Soshi name, she intended to see him about something that was likely only able to be handled by a shugenja like him. She waited patiently to see if he would decide now or perhaps hesitate.
Hesitation could cause more interruptions however, and Haruka wasn't known for tarrying decisions really. But this was his choice, not hers.
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Post by tadakasan on Apr 30, 2011 11:51:04 GMT -5
He nod and looked up, "You certainly need no worry on those parts; I am one who understands all too well what it is to put the good of others and the Empire ahead of my own personal image, and how to deal with the scorn and questioning looks that comes with. I am also nothing if a long term thinker Kiso-sama..."
Tadaka looked up at Kiso before turning his head a bit towards Senehi, "I think you, Senshi-dono, are more than aware of this. Just as I am aware of the risk the two of you are taking bringing me into the Scorpion, something I obviously already have plans to deal with. On that particular matter, I would go back to something you said earlier, in regards to my thoughts concerning my new identity; I have given one suggestion already, but I certainly have others. My other main one would be regarding Kiso's presence here actually..."
Tadaka stood and faced Kiso, his snake-like eyes a little brighter gold, "I know you do not trust me, not without reason. I am aware of the rumors, many of which are true. I say I come up with a good reason; along with my no longer being a Ishiken (which would be suspicious enough by far), I think I give good reason for public distrust. As a suggestion, to both of you, my identity will be as a Yogo. Not only will that give reason for any coldness, but also make personal scrutiny of me much much less. After all, who wants to get too close to a Yogo? Yogo Shoka."
He nods to himself, "If you find a flaw in my logic, then by all means say so samas. I am merely planning for the future is all."
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Post by Soshi Kiso on Apr 30, 2011 15:23:32 GMT -5
I am sorry Tadaka, but as the Yogo are our first defense against the Black Scrolls.... He shakes his head. I can not foresee wisdom in adding you to their ranks. While you may have some information they might glean from you, better you distance yourselves from our cursed brothers. We're you to be recognized by anyone, the rumors about you....the implications alone to Senshi-sama, the Yogo family, and the Scorpion as a whole would be drawn into question for the sacred duty they hold. We do not need the Phoenix attempting to usurp their right again.
I believe my daimyo was wise to suggest you joining my family, if you were to take up our colors.
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Apr 30, 2011 16:55:13 GMT -5
Senshi looked at Haruka when he spoke, " Tadaka san, there is one joy in this world I would never part with. It is my weakness. And I accept that. The Yogo carry a curse, one that could befall even you, should you become a Yogo by oath. The curse they carry I would not wish on anyone."
He looked back at Tadaka, "I care not what name you take, so long as it is not Yogo."
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Post by tadakasan on Apr 30, 2011 21:29:37 GMT -5
"Fair enough. Seeing as the scrolls are their duty, I cannot see one such as I joining their ranks anyways; Why would they accept someone who brought the Wasting Disease to the Shadowlands? For I can see no reason." Tadaka took a sip of tea from his cup; it was luke warm but it felt good on his throat. Clearing said throat he turned to look at Kiso, "Soshi it it then sama. I see the wisdom and have no reason to question it. As I already said to Senshi-dono, the last thing I want in the world is to draw the Scorpion into anything on my account; You need not worry about such a thing."
Standing back up be bowed to the three in the room and fastened his back strap in place, "Shall we then? I believe I have an identity to make."
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Post by Soshi Kiso on May 1, 2011 0:20:39 GMT -5
Getting into character already, I see. Before the identity can be made, the oaths to back it must be made. Sumimasen, I can be a stickler for things at times, as you will undoubtedly find out. Although from what little I gather from here, you may not be around here much to discover it in the first place...
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Post by tadakasan on May 1, 2011 23:47:03 GMT -5
"Yes, I'm not much for staying in one place for very long when there is so much to do and discover out in the world. I am also fine with oaths, though as I told Senshi-dono once again, no matter what oaths I say and no matter how loyal to the Scorpion I am, I will never stop on the personal quest I am on. For me Enlightenment and my quest for knowledge of the Universe come before what others may see as the good of the Clan; for I am working towards the good of the Empire and beyond. It is merely something you must keep in mind, since you have stated you are a... stickler for such things. I would hate to give the wrong impression for if nothing else I pride honesty."
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on May 2, 2011 1:50:01 GMT -5
Senshi was getting impatient. This is getting us nowhere... he thought to himself. "Gentleman, please. We have an agreement, lets wrap this up and move on, yes?"
He nodded to the two of them, encouraging them to get it over with.
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Post by tadakasan on May 4, 2011 0:07:18 GMT -5
He nods and bows before standing up straight, "I Tadaka, once Isawa Tadaka and now ronin, swear to the Fortunes and Spirits to lend my sword, scrolls, body, and soul to the will of the Scorpion Clan, in service of the Emperor and his Empire. My actions from henceforth to continue to further my goals, but in doing so, do so in a manner that serves the needs of my Clansmen before anything else. In honor of the duties before me and the ones yet unknown, may I cast aside the name of Tadaka and be reborn as Soshi Ishida."
Tadaka bowed a little, looking up at Kiso, his eyes steely but completely calm, the snake-like slits seeming to stare into the Soshi Daimyo's soul, "I pray you forgive any additions or changes I made Kiso-sama; I am not one for tradition, merely truth. That is my oath and that is what I can promise. And I always keep my promises."
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on May 4, 2011 2:15:30 GMT -5
"Thank you, Ishida san. I release you to perform your task. May you find your path, and may it see you safely back to these halls many times."
Senshi stood then, beckoning for his wife to follow, and went back to his room. He sent a servant back to make sure that the two were well taken care of and offered lodging before they left.
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Post by Soshi Kiso on May 4, 2011 6:02:43 GMT -5
I am glad to meet you, Soshi Ishida. Welcome to the Clan of Secrets. I would rather you swear an oath that was true, then one of false pleasantries. Do not worry on traditions, for that responsibility lies in the hands of your daimyo. You have other duties before you, and I can only imagine that traditions fall short on that list.
At that moment a young Bayushi messenger came to Senshi's offices. I bring news from Kyuden Gotei and must bring it to Bayushi Senshi-sama.
Kiso looked down at the man bowing deeply. Tell me what news comes from the Mantis.
The young messenger rose and seemed to be beaming behind his mask. The new trade route is set for Scorpion soil.
Kiso nodded, expecting as such. It would be that such things come to conclusion when his retinue was back in Shiro no Soshi. Ishida, we may speak later. Much like duties you must do, I must now do my own. Let Senshi know when he gains the news this man bears that I have gone to the Mantis Isles to ensure the path snakes through in our favor.
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