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Post by Shoju on Jun 21, 2011 10:53:44 GMT -5
Daigotsu nodded. "Of Course Kikatsu. This way please." Daigotsu turned and walked down a hallway. He slid open a door, and Shoju and Tenshi were in the room mulling over maps as a few servants busied around them preparing things.
"Chuda Shoju, I present to you Kikatsu. He is one of the best Scouts we have. He will be part of your intelligence network." Daigotsu stepped to the side to allow Kikatsu to pass.
Shoju looked up from the maps to see the Monk. He bowed, "Welcome Kikatsu-san. I am Chuda Shoju, and this is my Yojimbo Tenshi." Shoju said turning sideways to Tenshi. "It is an honor to meet you. Forgive out hastiness, we are just making some last preparations for the march of the Legion." Shoju glanced down at the maps. "tell me, Will you be traveling with us, or scouting ahead?"
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Kikatsu
Spider Clan
Spider Clan * Monk * Kensei * Yellow Hunger
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Post by Kikatsu on Jun 21, 2011 22:53:58 GMT -5
(OCC: I was intending to speak with the Courtier from before, generally Spider Clan courtiers have adopted the Daigotsu family name, hence "Dagotsu-san" as the address. I would never call the Dark Lord Dagotsu-san.)
Kikatsu stepped up at the Dark Lord's prompting. "Thank you for the introduction Daigotsu-sama. And greetings to you Chuda-san. Once we have reached the Scorpion lands I will scout ahead of the main force until the army reaches Toshi Ranbo, during that time I will report back to you regularly with any news. After we are entrenched at the Imperial seat I will continue on in an advisory capacity." He surveyed the room as he spoke, watching for the Chuda and Daigotsu's reactions to his plan.
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Post by Shoju on Jun 22, 2011 8:12:46 GMT -5
(OOC: Ah, well.... Daigotsu had some free time waiting on his next appointment ) Shoju smiled. "Excellent Kikatsu-san. Your insight will be much appreciated."
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Post by bodhibloodwave on Jun 22, 2011 12:20:16 GMT -5
Daigotsu Takahide marches directly toward the temple after having finished his most recent lessons at the Dojo where the scroll had been delivered to him, Upon catching sight of the magnificent temple he takes a deep breath as he finishes a mental checklist to ensure he is prepared for this. Glancing between the two guards as he reaches the steps he rolls his eyes and pushes them aside as he continues up the stairs. "I have already defeated you two in the past, don't even think about standing in my way when I have been summoned." A slight shake of his head at the choice of guards as he steps inside. Once inside he bows the minimally required to the first courtier he sees that he knows does not outrank or hold more favor then him "I have been summoned, lead me to wherever the court is held currently."(ooc: Wherever Daigotsu is basically )
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Post by Shoju on Jun 22, 2011 13:11:55 GMT -5
The Courtier bows low, and turns to escort Takahide. They move through several hallways, and into a small meeting room. The Elite guard line the walls and flank Daigotsu and Shahai who are standing at a high table looking over what appear to be maps with an undead Toritaka Scout.
"Pardon my interruption Daigotsu-Dono. Daigotsu Takahide-san has arrived as you requested." The Courtier bowed low, and then held his arms out to present him.
Daigotsu looked up from the map, and nodded to the courtier, who back out of the room. "Come Takahide. I appreciate the timely response to your summons. Tell me, have you been made aware of the political strife currently gripping the Empire? "
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Post by bodhibloodwave on Jun 22, 2011 13:29:11 GMT -5
Takahide bows deeply as he enters His lords presence and holds it for the required time before standing back up proper, his gaze quickly surveying the room as he mentally calculates odds of escape and similar tactical moves while approaching his lord as bidden "I live to serve my lord."
At the question of the current political strife he gives a respectful nod "Hai my lord, I am well aware of the current troubles brewing in the empire, I may have been rashly in that I have been relaying information about the Shoguns forces to some the Emperor's men via some of my contacts in the imperial city."
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Post by Shoju on Jun 22, 2011 13:45:44 GMT -5
Daigotsu holds his gaze on Takahide. "You have acted upon your instincts, something that we value among the Spider, Takahide. In truth, I wish to throw the full weight of the Spider into the defense of Toshi Ranbo. I believe that Naseru is the rightful emperor of Rokugan, and I believe that through helping him, we will better the state we find ourselves in."
Daigotsu studied Takahide's response for a moment, and continued. "I have already approved the movement of troops to Toshi Ranbo. Chuda Shoju rides at the lead, and the Monk Kikatsu is serving as his lead scout. I believe that the Chuda has a plan to locate a Black Scroll he believes will bring about a change in the upcoming battles. Any plans he has to assault the Scorpion Holdings for such a scroll could be aided by you, Takahide. Your blade is strong, and your cunning is unrivaled." Daigotsu raised his head slightly. "Will you Aid the Spider in defeating the Shogun?"
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Post by bodhibloodwave on Jun 22, 2011 14:04:03 GMT -5
Takahide bows deeply and respectfully. "It will be my pleasure to help the spider bring about the Shogun's downfall my Lord." A smile appearing on his lips for the first time that day. "If the Chuda requires my aid he will receive it"
"Are the others still here my lord or will I be required to ride out after them?" His voice thoughtful as while its clear that his attention is on Daigotsu, the young samurai's mind is already working on potential plans and agendas.
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Post by Shoju on Jun 22, 2011 14:12:49 GMT -5
"That is good news Takahide." Daigotsu produced a small crystal from his Obi. It was a cool yellow color. "They are within the City of the Lost, but they have left the Temple." Daigotsu palmed the crystal, and looked back down at the maps. "I would assume that they have begun the final preparations to leave the City. You will most likely catch them leaving the East gate, headed towards Saisei.
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Post by bodhibloodwave on Jun 22, 2011 14:36:27 GMT -5
"Understood my lord" Having no more questions or rather no questions worth wasting his lords time the young samurai simply stands properly at attention awaiting further orders or a dismissal.
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Post by Shoju on Jun 22, 2011 14:48:37 GMT -5
Daigotsu looks over Takahide, and back at the map. "May the blessings of the Spider be upon you on this journey Takahide." With that, the door slid open behind Takahide, and a courtier came in with an ebon scroll case bearing the mon of the Spider in Wax.
"This will give you all the information that you need for your journey."
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Post by bodhibloodwave on Jun 22, 2011 19:22:55 GMT -5
Takahide bows respectfully to Daigotsu one final time. "Your will be done my Lord." Upon standing he turns and accepts the scroll from the courtier as he exits the chamber.
Once he has left the temple he takes a deep breath and surveys the area before opening the case to read his orders and all subsequent information related to it, Takahide nods slightly to himself as he then proceeds toward the east gate to catch up with the group he has been assigned to.
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