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"How can anybody have that many meaningful duels...", Kozue says. She looks away. "... but if it's under other circumstances, I might stand a chance, either. The next duel she has is going to be pretty important. It's going to be different." She looks to Kaihime as she walks, her expression more serious than usual. "It's about timing!"
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"Deal!", Kozue replies a smile and a nod to Kaihime. She's easy as far as bets go, given her chances of coming out ahead. Or maybe not quite chance at all, with the Carp... ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── At Shiro Kato, though, she has good news to deliver! "The duel is off!", Kozue replies cheerfully, before uncertainty clouds her expression. "... maybe? But for now they want to talk, at dinner." She folds her arms. "Well, I'm sure it's been dealt with. I mean, the Crane are too honorable to try and make a duel into a bargaining chip, right? Far, far too honorable." Her eye twitches as she resists the chance to wink. "So I'm glad that's over with." She leans towards the holodisplay, poking a finger at it as if expecting it to somehow be physical. But it's not. "Good thing, too, it's a bad time for Kakita-san to duel. I checked her horoscope." Pretty sure Risuta's still up to shenanigans.
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"Kakita-san wants to discuss the details at dinner, but she'd be willing to accept an apology. It doesn't even have to be in person - she doesn't want to see him again." Kaihime shifts a bit uncomfortably, this is the tricky bit. "The problem is that her deciding Hononori isn't worth dueling is an insult he'd have to challenge over, or it would damage the honor the Firefly and of the Alliance. So... to even the scales all around, I kind of suggested that the Firefly would present the Luck of the Mountains as a gift to the Crane during the Winter Court." "That would satisfy honor and bushido. Changes things from mortal insults to what it actually was - a misunderstanding between friends who value the same virtues." Kaihime bows at the end, hoping her explanation holds up. Sincerity: 4d10o10k3 14 Comrade Gorbash fucked around with this message at 18:00 on Feb 3, 2016 |
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Ujina Risuta leant heavily upon the words of Kozue and Tamagoo, the Hare having arrived back at Shiro Kato, and for the moment relaxing and waiting for an appropriate moment to find and follow No. "This news is definitely encouraging. By the way, I would be honoured if you would sate my curiosity regarding some Firefly matters. Are there many collaborative projects with the great clans? Especially clans that do not include the most august presences of the Crab or the Unicorn? Naturally this is merely curiosity on my part." asks Risuta, assuming of course this conversation does not take place in an overly public place. As he does this Risuta keeps a subtle eye on the possibility of proffered beverages, after all although we are working for the Firefly, we are still indeed guests. Risuta is with all y'all for the moment.
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"It would save them a lot of trouble trying to steal it!", Kozue says cheerfully in reply to Kaihime, waving a hand. "Joking, joking!" She taps her cheek in thought as she looks up at the ceiling. "Of course, a less honorable clan would have planned for that kind of thing all along, but the Crane are far too honorable for such a thing to be the case.", she muses aloud. "And with Kakita-san in so many duels... I had no idea there were so many rude people in the Empire!..." She looks to the Clan Champion. "Um, though not Honohori, he's so well-mannered, it must have just been a misunderstanding.", she adds, not really trying to veil her last statement with sincerity.
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"I talked to some dishonorable and dirty types~" Kei says from right behind Kaihime! "Well, dirty for sure. They might have been honorable. I didn't check! Our little Kato-kun has been up to some funny things! The ronin he worked with have lose lips for the Tortoise~. Did you know, I think he may be actually incapable of being polite? Ohohoho~!" With a snap the fan covers her mouth - but not her laughter, which isn't entirely fitting for someone of her size. "And a few other things too, of course. But it is the task of the Tortoise to carry that weight. Suffice to say, when the time comes, if it is needed, Kato-kun will do what big sis Kei-chan tells him to do."
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Tamagoo sits back in relief. "Just a talk, is it? I'm fine with that. The Luck of the Mountains, now..." The Firefly Champion rubs his chin in thought for a while. "We might have to, I think. A duel record like that usually means her superiors have enough trust in her skill to force her into solving their disputes all the time. Handing over the Luck is our safest way out of this." Gears start to turn in his head. "Relationships with other Clans can be tricky. Besides the Crab and Unicorn, our main project is something for the Ikoma. The Bards have some needs the Lion aren't equipped to handle. Oh, and the Phoenix want a smaller colony ship, but that's still in the planning stages. The Lion and Crab make two Clans the Crane don't like, so they don't do much business with us unless one of them wants a custom ship." "But... if we gave them the Luck, they'd essentially be getting a fancy gift during Winter Court. Perfect time to seal a new contract, especially once they get a look at our latest work." Tamagoo's thoughts fill with koku until he remembers you're still here. "Very well, I accept! Let's discuss it over dinner. You're invited, of course." Gonna go ahead and jump to your planned encounter, where nothing can possibly go wrong! . . . Kikazaru happily chats about local events, but excuses herself a little swifter than normal once she starts to notice Tachiko hovering around like an impatient shark. "Thank you so much, Toki-san! Please don't hesitate to message me if you need anything. My inbox is always open." Kikazaru bows, then hoists herself up a wall and bounds away with the ease of someone who was raised in a space station and doesn't eat much. "Hmm," Tachiko says once she's gone. "Kikazaru means well, but she likes turning rumours into scoops. I don't think your duel is public. Someone's talked to her." . . .  Shiro Kato, That Night The dinner happens a few hours later. You're ushered into an excellent dining hall with a fantastic view, and placed close enough to the Firefly and the Crane to weigh in if an argument starts. There are two empty seats in the way. Tachiko is quietly placed behind you, in case the Crab and Crane burst into flames when they get too close. The Kakita show up fashionably late. Nō the keyboardist doesn't show up at all, which is a shame, because that means Dengakuhazama is the main courtier here and that name is way too long. He's a tall, thin man with the frame and clothes of someone who came in a plastic display box and the face of someone who had someone teach him to smile. Komatsu follows him with slightly less elegance and takes her seat wordlessly. "Good evening, Kato-sama," Dengakuhazama bows and takes a seat. "Good evening," Komatsu's eyes flick towards the empty seats. "Are we waiting on someone?" "Oh, don't worry," Tamagoo says. "They're for the Octopus and Oriole Clan Champions. I'm sure they'll be here any minute now." Komatsu tries not to look too relieved. "Very well. Then—" Dengakuhazama cuts her off. "Then I hear you have an interesting offer for us? At least, that's what I hear from Komatsu's friends here." Komatsu smiles at you, possibly because she is imagining kicking the Kakita courtier in the groin. If you like, you can be elsewhere; nobody will mind if you would rather hassle somebody who isn't here. Either way, I'll let you get a Post in first. Ettin fucked around with this message at 14:51 on Mar 19, 2016 |
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"Seems like this one was lost a long time ago," Kaihime comments. She glances around, then leans in, indicating Kei should as well, so they can speak privately. "Kei-san, I need your advice on a matter of honor." The Crow rolls right over whatever joke Kei has for that. "You see, when this duel was first announced, I didn't realize I'd be involved. And many of the other samurai were talking about it, and... Well I made a bit of a wager, that Komatsu would kill him. I mean, it was an easy win, right?" "But don't worry I wasn't biased!" She adds quickly. "I put a wager on him surviving too. And anyways I figured that if the duel was off, all the bets would be canceled. Except..." "The wording on the second wager was that he would be alive at the end of the day tomorrow. Nothing about the duel or victory, just being alive. So... I'm getting paid out anyways." "My question is, do I need to refuse the winnings? Cancel the bet? If I take the winnings, what do I do with them? I'm a bit lost on the matter."
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Leaning her hand on her chin and puffing out her cheeks, Kozue brightens at Risuta. "Oh, I could help out with that!", she says cheerfully, before then remembering herself and poking her index fingers together. "... if it's permissible.", she adds softly. Between polite dinner and adventure, her choice would be obvious, after all. Well. Potential adventure. In any case, anything was preferable to seeing the Firefly show their belly to the Crane. Because the Crane are jerks, and she's not afraid to think it! Alien Rope Burn fucked around with this message at 13:53 on Feb 27, 2016 |
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At Kozue's implication Risuta rose as well, bowing deeply to his honoured host. "Yes I think that would be appropriate. I am sure this will be no trouble at all and we can resume this enchanting discourse almost immediately." said the Usagi bushi, his face a mask of politeness, before he moved to Kozue and would make ways to begin the search, or at least a search. Risuta would miss the sake, however he had managed to sate himself for the moment on it, and the promise of more once he had finished what he intended to start would only hasten his footsteps!
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Kaihime gives a slight bow to Tsugumi, since they know each other already, and a more formal one to Inseki. "Pleased to meet you, Inseki-san." She goes over to join them, standing next to Tsugumi. "We're four floors up, actually. Right over - there." Kaihime points back to the room she just left, pretty much exactly. "Maybe we should stick together, Tsugumi-sama. You have more important things to worry about than space station layouts." She glances at Inseki to let him in on the joke a little. Crow generally get along well with ronin, but something about this situation has aroused Kaihime's suspicion. Hadn't there been some talk about a ronin crew working for Hononori? Kei had spoken with them. "Ah, you must know my colleague, Kasuga Kei. I hope this, ah, situation with Hononori-san hasn't caused too much trouble for you. I think it will all be sorted out soon." She looks at him directly now. "I would appreciate if you could lend us your support for that. I would be honored to work with you in some way if that would make it easier." Kaihime is trying to see if Inseki will let her know what's going with the ronin by offering to help them out or make sure they don't get screwed by the current arrangement. Sincerity: 4d10o10k3 22
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Mar 22, 2016 17:05
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Kei, for the time being, does nothing but pay very close attention and take as many mental notes as possible. Crane in-fighting was good. Knowing about the in-fighting was better. Figuring out how to use it to your advantage was, of course, best. Knowing all of the above and then profiting from it? The Crane were a very rich clan. And Dengaku was a very impatient man. That's valuable knowledge. She tries not to shiver in anticipation. Besides. There would be time to pull up dirt on Dengaku and shame him into submission soon enough. A Crane, kissing a Tortoise's feet, metaphorically? How delicious!
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Mar 24, 2016 03:58
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Risuta was somewhat taken aback by this turn of events, however he refused to let such a feeling show upon his features. As Kozue blathered at the daimyo, Risuta thought quickly about what would be necessary. The specifics of what that loudmouth had said were likely rather unnecessary, out of specifically wording an apology - which undoubtedly the man would manage to botch or make it sound insincere with some proviso or whatnot. However appeasing the Tsi daimyo would be more than necessary for myriad reasons. But Risuta did not want to have to step over Kozue's interruption, partly because he couldn't yet ascertain where this was going, and secondly because he didn't want to accidentally incur the wrath of the Tsi daimyo, even if it would likely help The-Firefly-Who-Just-Wouldn't-Shut-Up. So it was Risuta came to regard this scene carefully, his eyes flickering between the different people as he shifted his body language to imply that he was here for Tsi matriarch, rather than trying to clean up the messes left by this one guy who has been alive for this long purely by the will of the Kami, it would seem. "Ah, an honour to be in your presence, Tsi-sama" is all he said, making an appropriate bow, still keeping himself ready to react to whatever might happen next.
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Mar 24, 2016 19:11
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Kato Gardens [Kozue, Risuta] I kinda like that response, so: Ping turns her head until she's looking at the newcomers. "It was... oh, forget it." With a snap of her fan, Hononori is released. She could have lowered him to the ground first, but his tumble into the bushes doesn't do any real damage and seems to amuse Ping anyway. Depending on your point of view, it works out. Ping bows. "Hello. A Hare and a Carp, hmm? Are you enjoying like the gardens? Or did you need to talk to this man?" Hononori hasn't fled yet. Why is he still here, what is wrong with him . . . The Wrong Hall [Kaihime] Inseki might have a head shaped like an unfortunate lemon, but he can do subtle. "I would be honored as well, Marumaru-san. If there's anything you need, the ronin of Shiro Kato are here for you." "Soon, anyway. We're a little busy. The Kato are meeting with the Crane here, actually. Right over - there." Inseki points with a thumb towards a room down the corridor he's been trying to discourage Tsugumi from going down. Kaihime is pretty sure there are other paths in... . . . The Actual Meeting [Kei, Misuko] Dengaku stares at Misuko for a while, then at the others. Not even Komatsu seems to agree with him on this one. He sure slides into a new stance quick. With only an adjustment of his kimono, the Crane seems to go from trying to twist Tamagoo's arm to agreement so smoothly it almost seems like that was his plan all along. "Ah, of course. This is of course all a hypothetical." "Sure," Tamagoo says. "Would you mind delivering that apology before we leave? We'll be here another day. Our next stop is the Winter Court, so..." "Of course, of course!" Tamagoo smiles and has a servant offer some tea. "Now, how shall we present the ship? I assume you can arrange staff to pilot it on your own, of course, but there are certain unique..." The two get drawn into the technical details for a few minutes. While they're distracted, Komtasu gives Misuko and Kei a curt nod. Is that a smile...? Looks like you sealed the deal! Anything else you wanted to get out of this dinner?
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Apr 14, 2016 13:49
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Kaihime raises an eyebrow, and makes another small bow to Inseki. "I think everyone will be busy soon. Winter Court tends to do that. But if something comes up, I will think of you first." She turns back to Tsugumi. "I think we should be getting to our own meeting, Tsugumi-sama, don't you think?" The Crow makes a significant glance to the room Inseki pointed to. "Why don't I go with you there. Isn't it this way?" Kaihime hopes Tsugumi gets the idea - using the Octopus' lack of direction as a cover to sneak around and get to this other meeting. They've been on the station long enough now that Tsugumi would know Kaihime doesn't need to ask for directions. Let me know if I should roll anything.
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Apr 14, 2016 16:30
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"Hm?", Kozue starts, her train of thought rarely on the right track. "Oh! Well. We were sent to make sure you had no difficulties finding your way to dinner." She looks to Hononori. "Though it's fortunate nobody has to be bothered with the trouble of drying a silk kimono.", she adds conversationally. "Oh, wait, rude of me!" she exclaims before bowing. "Kohaku Kozue and Ujina Risuta, of the Smiling Tortoise delegation."
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Apr 16, 2016 14:48
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Hope you don't mind if I skip calling for rolls! We're nearing the end of this adventure, which is good because the Court is next.  Kato Gardens [Kozue, Risuta] Ping tilts her head and nods. Her temper is famous, but she seems to defuse fast if something unexpected happens. Like Kozue. "Fine, fine. But this man stays. The Crane swanning around here with their cybernetic art project are bad enough." Defused! . . . The Wrong Hall [Kaihime] There are more ronin on the way. They do a pretty good job of seeming to guard the area without actually getting in your way. Soon, Kaihime finds herself peering through a slightly open door into a viewing room. It's a nice spartan affair, with a huge window looking out across the Hotarugari and a few couches facing it. Kaihime can make out two people: Nō, the other Crane, and... Yasuhiro, the other Firefly you met in court. Yasuhiro is talking. "...nothing I can do to change your mind?" "I'm afraid not." Nō fans herself. "Komatsu-chan barely tolerates our duel requests as is. It's not worth the risk." "Ah, well." Yasuhiro sits back. "Shame. The deal is off, of course." Nō chuckles. "I'd say you'll have to find another way to get rid of your problem, but you seem quite calm." Yasuhiro nods. "I've asked the esteemed Tsi Ping to assist the Clan in this delicate matter." "Ah! You've explained the situation to her?" Yasuhiro smiles. "No." Tsugumi looks disapproving. Want to do anything or just slink away?
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Apr 20, 2016 16:24
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