Shagi the Mad
Crane Clan
Fallen Crane * Scout * Mad * Shadowlands * Experienced 4 Hiruma Shagi
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Post by Shagi the Mad on May 7, 2011 19:03:44 GMT -5
Shagi smiled. "Order? No need for orders. The advice of a senior Mantis would be help enough. As for our defences, I know Shattered Peaks Castle is being reinforced. There are some rumours that there will be action there. But in truth, Hida Setsuro would be the man to ask. It's not really a matter of numbers, but of providing some relief for the forces already there. Many a Crab would spend his whole career on the wall if he were not afforded the opportunity to stand down for a week or so. But recuperation is necessary if Samurai are to be at their peak."
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Post by vegandeathmachine on May 7, 2011 19:34:48 GMT -5
"Very well then; I will gladly join my Crab cousins at the Wall once my tour at Mountain Watch Keep is over."
[OOC: Need 10 more friggin Brilliant Victories. Frustrating, but damn is that Soul gonna feel earned...]
"Any advice I would give would be insulting; the Crab already know their business, and the specifics that you have proposed, Hiruma Shagi-san, are right on point."
Akihiko concludes his meal, then rises, smiling,
"Well, I'm afraid I must be off. While I could grow used to these councils of state," gesturing at the sumptuous banquet and empty sake bottles, "my place is as a warrior, and I do believe there is a charming little war in the North to whom I have promised the first dance. Kuni Tsubin-san, Hiruma Shagi-san, thank you for your hospitality. Soshi Kiso-sama, I look forward to meeting more fully with yourself and the rest of the Scorpion."
He bows to the assembled samurai, and departs for the North.
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Shagi the Mad
Crane Clan
Fallen Crane * Scout * Mad * Shadowlands * Experienced 4 Hiruma Shagi
Posts: 180
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Post by Shagi the Mad on May 7, 2011 23:01:32 GMT -5
Shagi took a sip of Sake and wondered if he should count the conversation a success? Ah well. He'd find out soon enough once he sent his report back to Shiro Hiruma. Then he reconsidered. Better send it to Mother. She'll get it to the right people quicker...
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Post by kunitsubin on May 8, 2011 0:35:33 GMT -5
Kuni Tsubin stands up and bows to Soshi Kiso and Hiruma Shagi.
"It has been an honor to entertain you Kiso-sama. I wish you a safe journey. I must return to my other, pressing duties."
He makes it nearly to the door when he pauses, and says in a flat tone, to Hiruma Shagi, "I will have your tea prepared and sent to your room. Thank you for your insight in this matter."
Tsubin leaves without a backward glance.
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Post by Soshi Kiso on May 8, 2011 7:25:30 GMT -5
Curious how quickly the evening ended, Kiso was surprised the Crab had not talked about what goods they wished to try and trade to the Gaijin. Then again, it was not merchants and Daimyos he had supped with. He had no doubt that had there would be a future trip to the Crab lands for Akihiko, beyond the desire to help on the wall.
But while the Crab may be happy, there was still much to do in the early days of this great project.
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