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Post by Soshi Kiso on Apr 26, 2011 16:53:26 GMT -5
Kiso saw his Champion beckon for him. Peeling himself off the wall, he made his way across the hall to him and his beautiful bride, Haruka. Bowing deeply before them, he rose and spoke freely: Senshi-sama, thank you for the honor to preside over your wedding ceremonies. It was a rewarding experience that may never be equaled in my lifetime. I hope you are as pleased with my performance, as I was to perform the duty for you.
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Apr 26, 2011 17:58:30 GMT -5
"Kiso san, to me right no, you are a man that can do no wrong. If there is ever anything you would ask of me, it is yours. But as payment, you must mingle with the gathered guests. I will not have a daimyo of my clan become a wallflower!"
He handed Kiso his sake cup, "Here! Drink! This is a rare occasion that any of the clan can freely drink from another's cup without fear of poisoning! I daresay my own mother might have begun celebrating before the ceremony."
Senshi pointed her out in the crowd, red in the face, grinning ear to ear, hamming it up with a Yoritomo, a Hida, and a Kasuga.
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Post by vegandeathmachine on Apr 26, 2011 20:32:23 GMT -5
Right after meeting with Bayushi Rei-sama in Kyuden Gotei, Yoritomo Akihiko, a handful of house guards, and his karo Yoritomo Kitano board a kobune and depart to Unicorn lands.
They travel as far as possible by river, then continue on horseback.
Kitano, the weary courtier who advises Akihiko says to him
"Congratulations, Akihiko-sama. We won't be as embarassingly late as I expected. Just so late as to be rude."
Akihiko grimaces with shame and annoyance, and spurs the horse to go faster. "Shut up, Kitano-san."
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Arriving late, to the wicked satisfaction of Kitano, Yoritomo Akihiko is attired in an emerald kimono, edged in navy blue. He wears a formal haori of blue silk, with the Mantis mon embroidered in golden thread upon the back and each breast. Akihiko's hair is immaculately groomed and treated with scented oils from the Ivory Kingdoms.
He notices Bayushi Rei-sama, apparently already flush, mingling among the crowd. Momentarily suprised, he makes his way to Bayushi Senshi and Bayushi Haruka.
He bows deeply to the couple, and says
"May the Fortunes bless your marriage, Bayushi Senshi-sama, Bayushi Haruka-sama."
"Regretfully, I have not brought a gift to honor your nuptials."
Kitano shakes his head ruefully.
"Yoritomo Kitano-san, my advisor, has explained to me that while bringing a kobune to Unicorn lands is possible, it is neither advisable nor practical if the couple are Bayushi."
Kitano closes his eyes, and grimaces at his lord's idiotic behavior.
Akihiko continues: "So, on the behalf of the Yoritomo family, I have had an exquisite kobune built and crewed to await your pleasure at Ryoko Owari Toshi. It is not a true warship; more of a pleasure craft."
Akihiko smiles, and bows to the couple "I'm sorry; I'll stop my rambling and let you enjoy your party. Again, I wish you both all the kindness that Benten can give."
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Post by Soshi Kiso on Apr 26, 2011 21:57:52 GMT -5
Kiso drank the cup handed him, setting about refilling it with the sake jar he had used during the prior ceremonies, and returned it to it's owner. Before I go about my duty of mingling... A smile upon his lips. Partake of a gift from my late father, the sake that pours from this jar is always the intended's favorite, precisely at the right temperature.
He bowed again to Senshi and Haruka, and scanned the room again, landing his eyes upon the Lion Champion who seemed to have not fully laid down his guard to enjoy the evening. Perhaps a little sake of his favorite vintage would loosen his rigid state. Kiso made his way across the large hall, sake jar in hand.
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Apr 26, 2011 22:44:14 GMT -5
Senshi's attention was split between the two, but he decided to speak to the bowed Yoritomo and accept the sake cup. "You got us a boat? How do I refuse something twice if I can't even see it!? Tell me Kitano san, is he always as nightmarish as this?" Normally a mask would hide the subtle grin he couldn't help but show, betraying his playful attitude.
He sipped from his cup and was suddenly surprised. He knew the flavor of the fruit, it was pomegranate, but that was from the Yotodai empire and had surely never been made with sake... to his knowledge. Kiso's bottle was so good, it had found a flavor Senshi had never had before, but by the kami it was delicious.
There was a very noticeable pause as Senshi stared at the cup in his hands.
"................ I must find this blend."
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Post by vegandeathmachine on Apr 27, 2011 6:28:43 GMT -5
Kitano bowed, smirked in wicked delight, and replied
"No Bayushi Senshi-sama. This is Akihiko-sama on his best behavior; he is usually worse"
Akihiko shoots a glance at Kitano, half annoyance and half mirth.
Akihiko thought to himself "I can't be that angered at Kitano; the old man is right"
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Apr 27, 2011 10:06:10 GMT -5
"Nevermind that Yoritomo san. I must find this blend. Have you ever heard of a fruit called pomegranate?
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Post by vegandeathmachine on Apr 27, 2011 12:36:07 GMT -5
Akihiko takes another sip of sake in reflection,
"I can't say as I have, Bayushi-sama. Kitano, have you heard of pomegranate?"
"Akihiko-sama, do you recall that crate you insisted as using as a chair?"
"No?"
"You insisted that a true Yoritomo, daimyo or no, would need no more chair than that on the deck of a kobune."
"I insist on a lot of things, Kitano. You know I can't be trusted."
"Yes, Akihiiko-sama. But you swore by Osano-wo you would toss me overboard as chum if I persisted in offering you a chair."
"So? Those threats aren't new."
"Well, Akihiko-sama, that crate contains pomegranates."
"So why are they still on the kobune?"
"You demanded that your 'chair' not be removed."
"Well, that was foolish of you to listen to me, Kitano!"
"It always is, Akihiko-sama. I'll have the crate fetched immediately."
Kitano shakes his head, and leaves to arrange the matter, muttering "In a week, the fool will be demanding his pomegranates."
Akihiko smiles broadly. "Well, that worked out nicely, eh? My apologies again for the late arrival; I've only recently become a daimyo. Kitano clearly failed to inform me."
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Post by Kitsuki Yuushahime on Apr 27, 2011 16:36:04 GMT -5
Yuushahime picked up Mika's negative vibes, as did a few other guests who were nearby. She ignored the provocation though, slightly wondering if she had done anything to offend the woman. Instead she nodded at Tomatsu's comments and then replied swiftly "Of course. I cannot imagine anyone saying no to you Akodo Tomatsu-sama". She winked on top, just to have some fun being laughing a little.
Greeting other guests and meeting people was enjoyable. Yuushahime positively noted that Tomatsu seemed quite sociable and good at getting along with others. It flew in the face of her past experiences with other Lion family members. Hopefully his behaviour would rub off on the others from his family she thought.
Yuushahime put a hand on her kimono sleeve as Tomatsu talked about presents. "I do have a small personal token for each of them. My Clan have sent official gifts as well but these small things will be from me. I hope they are well received but I am a little nervous". She smiled modestly, not revealing what the gifts were. As Tomatsu continued, she focussed on his massive gift, looking a little taken back. "Thank you for your thought. Still, I could not appear to be sharing in giving your gift when you went to all the trouble to arrange it. The generosity would be from yourself and your Clan and I could not justify diminishing it. As for your gift..." her voice paused for a moment before she continued "Thank you but I am unworthy of such attention"
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Post by Bayushi Haruka on Apr 27, 2011 17:47:41 GMT -5
Haruka giggled immensely at Akihiko and Kinano. She adored the way they interacted like a pair of fine actors and it brought quite the chuckles out of her, even if this was unintended.
Haruka still stayed under Senshi's arm as she gazed back at Tomatsu as he was having quite a bit of attention as well, and enjoying himself. But she did quietly wonder who the mysterious woman was with him as she could swear she'd never seen one like her. With so much green though she could only assume a dragon clan member at a guess.
She would kiss Senshi's hand before departing gracefully, but never from his view as she made her way over to the two. They were mere steps away from where she was just standing really. "Ah, Tomatsu-sama, I see you're finding things quite well. And who may I ask is this lovely lady." Bowing in kind to the new woman she hoped to come to know.
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Post by Akodo Tomatsu on Apr 27, 2011 19:17:03 GMT -5
He bowed deeply to the bride, cutting himself off before he could respond to Yushahime's statement. Ah honorable Bayushi-san, may I present the honorable Kitsuki Yushahime, of the Dragon Clan. Forgive me for not introducing you two sooner, I had planned on presenting our gifts once the crowd had died down, no reason rush you. Enjoy your moment in the center of attention, it is well deserved.
He gestured towards Yushahime. Perhaps you would care to present your gift to the bride, I can assure you on the best terms that Bayushi-san will love your gift, as I'm sure Lord Bayushi himself will as well. Have you met him before? He said as he gestured with his hand. Mika turned around and walked off, towards Tomatsu's quarters, to retrieve his gift. He glanced back at her and sighed silently before putting his smile back on and turning back to the conversation between the two women.
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Post by Soshi Kiso on Apr 27, 2011 20:12:27 GMT -5
Haven't apparently sending his Champion on a quest to find his favorite sake, unbeknown to him....Kiso had barely taken a few steps towards the Lion Champion when in turn, he appeared before Haruka behind him. Deciding to give the honor of enjoying conversation with her, he made his way through the crowd, filling empty cups from time to time, bringing confusion within the crowd as to how the Soshi daimyo knew everyone's favorite vintage. He settled into a chair with a group of unicorn, enjoying their company. While awaiting a chance to engage Tomatsu-sama in conversation. He had seen him many times at various events throughout Rokugan, but had yet to talk to the man.
As his father's minor clan had been allies of the Lion, he looked forward to speaking with those his father would had regarded highly. The sword he sometimes carried at his side, was of Lion make, where the Carp Clan had been founded, even if it only lasted but a moment in the wheel of time.
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Apr 28, 2011 1:20:02 GMT -5
"Ah, I can get pomegranate, thats not the issue. Somewhere in Rokugan someone is adding its flavor to sake however, and I must find this sake master. Or find the recipe, this is delicious."
Senshi noted Haruka's departure, but knew she had to mingle a tad, yet before he could continue to discuss with Akihiko, his mother approached.
"Son, have you met Yoritomo Akihiko san before?"
"No, mother."
"I will let you know, hes an absolute delight, but be sure to treat him as a man first and a samurai second. He tends to enjoy his sake."
Senshi put his hand to his face, "Really mother, you don't say. Perhaps you would care to tell him, hes right here."
Rei turned and stepped back visibly taken aback by the nice attire Akihiko wore for the occasion, and perhaps a little inebriated herself. "Oh! My apologies, Akihiko san, it must be my adviser, sake san." She began laughing loudly at her own joke, clearly delighting in the inside humor she had developed with the Yoritomo.
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Post by vegandeathmachine on Apr 28, 2011 7:10:44 GMT -5
Akihiko laughed good-naturedly "If that is what people say behind my back, Bayushi Rei-sama, may they never stop talking!"
"No, I've been moderate on the sake this evening; Yoritomo Kitano-san here has been my primary advisor. Speaking of which; Kitano-san, have you l ocated any likely prospects?"
Kitano shook his head "Akhiko-sama, glossing over your staggering bluntness, and your gross misconception as to my duties as your advisor; no. Most all of the women are either already married or otherwise involved. And might I say, I truly am honored that you include me in the spectacle you make of yourself wherever you go."
Akihiko laughed at his retainers discomfort "Well, then. Off to that other pleasure of the samurai class: War!"
Akihiko bowed to Bayushi Senshi-sama and Bayushi Rei-sama, "Well, I must thank you for your hospitality, but I'm afraid I must be off: I would be deeply disappointed if I missed all the glory at Mountain Watch Keep. I shall have my merchants look into the pomegranate sake matter." And to Bayushi Rei, with a hint of mischief in his eye: "I will make a point to stop through Scorpion lands on my return from the war. I look forward to meeting your most trusted advisors, Bayushi Rei-sama."
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Post by Bayushi Senshi on Apr 28, 2011 9:34:17 GMT -5
"What a pair they make." Senshi said aloud as the two Yoritomo left. He finished his sake, considered chasing Kiso down for more, thought better of it, then occupied his time in conversation with his mother.
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