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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 Nikesake is, by the standards of Rokugan, not far from Toshi Ranbo. Just across the Enjaku province, really. Doji Momoirobara and Miya Aya even get a Shiba escort for most of the trip; honestly not as dramatic as it seems, as the Shiba patrol the roads rather conspicuously to begin with, and so keeping an Imperial messenger company both looks good and hardly takes any effort. One day later, they're at Mamoru Kyotei Toshi. Morning prayers at the Temple of the Fourteen Hands, nearly a millennium old, as Momo prays- "Fortunes, let this journey be simple and safe and swift." - and only another day to arrive at Toshi Ranbo. Considering the briefness of their trip, it's only the wrangling required in bringing Momo around that makes her late. As she gets off the horse, Momo muses you can't talk about in Rokugan: like how much your butt hurts after two days in the saddle. Sad, really, but Momo's never had a whole day on a pony previously. Looking over to the Miya, she briefly considers some sort of escape. Sadly, Essence of Air was never a part of her lessons. Instead, she casts off the dust of the road and misplaced locks of hair with Benten's Touch. Not for Ryohei's sake, mind you, but she may as well look her best when meeting companions for the first time. Taking her gift off her horse, it's all she can do not to weep as she walks through Senzai and its artistic scene, not allowed to dally. Gardens! Shadow plays! Kabuki! But no, no. She has to see Ryohei. Ugh. Aya, wisely and under strict instruction, never takes her eyes off of Momoirobara and keeps her en route, remembering her meeting with Dojo Hyakunichisou only two days ago. "I am told my daughter is one of the finest shugenja of her generation." the diplomat said frankly. "She is graceful and she is studious and she is everything her father could want. But I will warn you: she can get lost in a teahouse." When the Crane arrives under her parasol, she well, is slightly unreal in how clean and vibrant and airy she is for somebody arriving immediately from a journey. Almost might seem more the courtier, were it not for the scrollcase. A bow to the Miya courier, and she is finally let allowed to roam free... or as free as one can be around Seppun Guardsmen, who are seemingly taught to never blink while under observation. Walking up the group, she bows modestly before rising. "I understand you are all awaiting Ryohei-sama? I am Dojo Momoirobara." She smiles with a simple sincerity - the courtly equivalent of a swordsman withstanding a freezing waterfall, given her fate. "I am here to accompany him on his journey." she continues with a tone of gentle cheer, almost managing to make it sound like a good thing. Alien Rope Burn fucked around with this message at 03:37 on Apr 6, 2016 |
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 There's definitely a delay in Momoirobara's reaction, her eyes like a deer in the... lantern... lights? Then, she bows. "It is a hat that not even the kami could have dreamed of, Ryohei-sama.", she answers before rising. Don't laugh. Don't laugh. Taking a breath, she tries to at least divert the conversation slightly. "How did such a hat find you? Certainly there must be some tale that goes along with it, yes?", she says, trying to veer things away from having to clarify her opinion. She keeps her eyes focused solely on the prince; this is a matter too delicate for distraction.
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 There's a slight snicker, but as Ryohei speaks up, Momoirobara gets that stare again. "What?... no...", she mumbles at a whisper, before shaking her head almost imperceptibly. "... w-when will we be leaving?", she manages as she shakes herself out of her slight shock, smiling as she she holds the parasol in a white-knuckled grip. Alien Rope Burn fucked around with this message at 04:18 on Apr 8, 2016 |
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 Momoirobara vacillates between a polite charm and moments of private melancholy. In towns, at least, she's curious, attentive, and friendly, always eager to see the local sights and hear the local stories. However, he road seems to wear on her more. Homesickness, maybe, but the cheerful mask only vanishes for brief moments. As far as magic goes, she's fairly unassuming; you may see her speak to the wind to get a notion of the weather ahead, but that's the most that comes up, though she seems to cast another spell to clean herself up before arriving at stops. The more practical-minded might wonder what her duty might be, or, in fact, if she has a duty at all. But shugenja do keep tricks up their sleeves... She seems well-versed on current arts and fashions, courtly rumors and tales, but the fact that her sword is peace-bonded speaks to her bearing it as a clarification of her class and little else. She'll be eager to ask Keiichi about the local goings-on in Crane lands, while she seems politely amused by his attempts to impress, at least. She'll try and engage Kaede regarding philosophy and the latest theory; in that sense, she might actually seem more like a Phoenix than a Crane, though the fact she grew up in a Phoenix city will definitely explain that. Sayaka is left to her privacy; she doesn't know what to make of Scorpions and their masks, seeming to take it at face value... or lack of a face, as the case may be. Oboro? Oboro is a guard, and can be trusted to handle matters practical, but Momo doesn't seem to have much familiarity with such things. Also, she gets lost troublingly often. It'd almost be like she's trying to escape were it not for her confusion and seeming innocence. But it's clear once she's out of the sight of familiar landmarks, her ability to lost and wander away seems to border on a fortunes' curse, and there's probably a few adventures finding her stumbling through some woods or staring blank-eyed in the middle of a market. Probably best not to let her wander off on her own.
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 Momoirobara smiles and averts her gaze slightly as the others scramble to come up with the proper gift. Oh, poems, the last-minute courtier's gift. Not quite an eyeroll, but close, though she seems at least to be in good spirits now that the road has ended for a time. Still, there's a mental note to start asking Ryohei more pointedly about the visits ahead. Looking to a Ryohei, she holds up a finger before closing her parasol, and then clasps her hands, making a quick prayer to Benten. While she can't make Ryohei the splitting image of Hantei Genji, the air kami can at least clear the dirt from the road and ease his mannerisms. It's a bit forward of her to do so, but they seem to be relatively familiar. She then waits for him to pick one of the gifts presented politely. "Many graceful thoughts, though the best gifts are crafted by the recipient.", she says softly with a smile. Hopefully her suggestion isn't going to go over Ryohei's head. It probably will. She'll cast a Benten's Touch on Ryohei with a 24, which is enough to make it with a raise to avoid having to poke at the Prince. Alien Rope Burn fucked around with this message at 01:50 on Apr 11, 2016 |
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 Momoirobara looks aside to the Unicorn guards, offering a slight bow of apology to them with an embarrassed smile before turning back to the others and following along. A bit odd for the Doji to be the only one not to offer up a gift, but no doubt she has her reasons. Certainly, no Crane could be bad at poetry, right?
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 "The air kami can be used to manipulate the mind. With your talent, there are many dangerous spells that can are a risk to the minds of others... and to your own honor.", the Asahina sensei said with a sigh. "Such is the way of those who shame the kami. There is nothing for you there." Momoirobara nodded in quick agreement. To command the kami to attack memories... who would want to do such a thing? Years later, Momo could now think of a few reasons. She takes a sharp breath, and then smiles. "Certainly there's nothing to such careless words.", she explains to Ide Han, keeping a straight face as she drops the double entendre. "But we'll need your absolute cooperation and subtlety. If such words are shocking inside this hall, think how shocking they would be outside of it." She lowers her gaze. "Avoiding any misconceptions as early as possible would be best, wouldn't it? For everyone's sake.", she says, before raising her eyes and focusing her attention on the Unicorn as if to say but you most of all. Making an Awareness / Courtier roll with Benten's Blessing and a Void Point, taking 2 raises to try and get Han to spill something in addition to cooperating. The roll is a 42.
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 Finishing her tea politely, Momoirobara rises with her cup in hand. A slight sigh, as this cup isn't going to match her existing set at all, but Oboro's politeness had bound her into taking it, and she's far too far from home to just leave it on a shelf. Oh, the troublesome life of a samurai... Following after Oboro, she says to Hinata, "I'd... like to be of assistance, if I may.", she says a little hesitantly as they walk back into the light. "I admit I have little experience with things like this, but the kami can aid in many ways." To Sayaka, she adds eagerly, "Oh! I can help with tea!" Indeed, Momo can add her cooperation bonus to the roll, which is +1. Not +1 die, +1 to the total value. Amazing!
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 "Ah-", Momoirobara starts, as if getting over an uncomfortable thought. "I think we also have to, of course, consider Seppun-sama's safely, too.", she says. Envisioning him as a swordcushion evokes a variety of feelings, really. "I understand it may seem obvious, but there are those that may have overheard his intentions, and act unwisely based on them." She holds her cup in both hands, looking at her distorted reflection in it. "I'm not really skilled with my blade. I'm glad you're all here to ensure his safely." Looking up, she sighs, and then says, "I apologize for not sharing more about Seppun-sama, I trust you will learn more as we travel, but... still, I should have asked more questions of him. I will have to try and ascertain his intentions in the future."
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 Looking to Hinata, Momoirobara fails to suppress a nervous laugh. "Ah, yeah, that must be it, his real intentions...", she manages weakly after Ryohei's shout. She takes a deep breath, looking a little curious. "Did Akodo-sama really write all of that?" She's never cracked open a copy of Leadership, most likely, though that's probably no surprise given the state of her sword.
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 "Oh, I always wanted to study philosophy..." Which Momoirobara would be, with one of the most brilliant philosophers in the Empire... but no. She's here, instead. Her eyes drift to her lap, but she looks up after a moment, forcing whatever momentary lapse she had deep down, to where it can never, ever return. Ever. "So, Toku-san, Kakita-san, and Kuni-san can remain with Ryosei-sama this evening, and Shosuro-san, Hiruma-san, and I will look into the matter at the bridge?" she offers after a moment of consideration. "I suppose we can at least go sightseeing until then, as long as some of us are keeping an eye on Ryosei-sama." She touches her chin with a fingertip in thought. "We should make sure that we at least have partners, though. I'm sure the magistrates do a fine job and everything said earlier is an exaggeration, but it's better to share scenic moments with friends, isn't it?"
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 "How terrible.", Momoirobara points out, as if feeling somebody has to.
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 Nodding to Hinata, Momoirobara simply says, "Ryosei-sama requested my presence on his journey.", which is anticlimactic but factual. Finishing her tea with a quiet sip, she smiles politely, and that seems to be that as far as she's concerned.
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 Looking over to Sayaka, Momoirobara says, "Oh! We were just discussing how we became involved in this journey. Hiruma-san knows him from a long time ago, Kuni-san doesn't seem sure, ah, and Toku-san seems to have been invited like I." She pauses, folding her arms. "It seems most of us have met him in the past?" Cocking her head to the side slightly. "He must have a better memory than..." There's a pause as she avoids the words 'I thought'. "... most people."
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 To Hinata, Momoirobara says, “Oh, I don’t mind at all, that’s okay, isn’t it, Hiruma-san?”, a little rhetorically. “We could see Moment's Edge Bridge... I know Ryosei-sama will want to see the Shinjo Gardens. Oh, maybe a bookseller will have a guide to the floating world!", she starts more excitedly. Ironically, despite always seeming to tire while walking on the road, once she's in town she's got the energy to march over every inch of street. She looks a little puzzledly at the Shosuro, though, as if clan ties hadn't even occurred to her until it was brought up. “Well, I hope you find what you’re looking for.”, she says cheerfully. "I wanted to see the Old Shosuro Temple, should we wait until later...?" Odd choice. That thing's a ruin, for those who know of it.
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Doji Momoirobara | 童子桃色薔薇 "Oh!", Momoirobara starts in alarm, putting her hands to her chin momentarily in shock before following after Hinata and bowing along with him. As she rises, she looks right up at the exposed face. "Are you injured? I could take a look at it-", she says, gesturing offhandedly to her scroll case. "- it wouldn't be any trouble." Just buying two new Lores (History and Philosophy) at Rank 1, and that'll be that!
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 "Leave?", Momo echoes. A curious choice in words for somebody who was already ostensibly going from one place to another. "Oh, well, may you find Koshin's favor on your journey, then!", she says, her cheer being perhaps a bit inappropriate in its enthusiasm. Maybe she's rubbing it in, though. She looks to Oboro. "Well, shall we be on our way?"
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"I hope it doesn't come down to blood, you don't need to be so dour about it.", Momoirobara says to Oboro with a tone of concern. "Dour" probably isn't the right word, though, but it's more polite than the alternative, at least. "And you can call me Momoirobara, though it seems Hinata has already decided what to call me...", she says as she closes her eyes in slight embarrassment. Opening them, though, she tilts her head. "Hats? What for?", she asks ignorantly. Granted, a basket hat might not do much for her distinct kimono, but it at least gives plausible deniability. "I already keep the sun off without one..."
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The basket hats are, also, a fashion disaster even in their best incarnations. But the floating world isn't exactly a court. "Oh, um... well, if the locals do it, then..." ... it would be impolite to not at last find the suggestion tolerable. "Well, let's do our best to make sure we find a hat that suits everybody!", she says with a smile and pumping her arms... trying to find a positive angle on putting a wicker basket over her head.
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"Maybe there are some with steel or iron? I guess that would just be a helmet, though...", she says, looking thoughtfully at Oboro and pondering the matter of the Crabs' wear. "Oh, I could get one of the broad ones with the veil!"
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MollyMetroid posted:Do you want to get enough hats for everyone? If so, perhaps a stop back to drop the extras off before continuing may be in order. Sounds like a plan, if there are no objections!
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Walking in with a small basket hat or two, there's a period where Momoirobara just stops and gapes. Then, she lamely tries to help with: "The kimono could be used... as a distraction? If there was somebody it fit... who is crass enough to wear a Seppun mon..." She bows deeply. "I'm sorry. It is a terrible idea.", she admits, before looking away.
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"Eh? Ehhhhh?", Momoirobara manages with the sort of shock that one has when ninjas attack. I mean, ninjas! Sure, there were stories, but you still didn't expect them to bust on out like a two-ton oni. She fumbles through her scrolls for a moment. "Flight of Doves? Not now...", she moans, before finding the one she's looking for with a slightly victorious expression, staying behind the Kakita. She hadn't even gotten around to untying her sword, after all!... but she'd likely hurt herself before she managed to hurt anybody else with it. Initiative is a 25, not unexpected. Defense Stance! (Also, by Asahina, was Kaede talking to Momo?)
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"Um, we might need to question one...", Momo suggests, probably going unheard as Momo rushs out. Pulling the thin scroll wide - it's almost more like a talisman - she rattles off a prayer, the winds pulling up around her before slamming out against the ninjas that aren't already busy being bisected. Dirt and leaves ripple in its wake, like a hurricane just visited, if only for a moment. Casting Tempest of Air with two raises (one to widen the cone to 20', another to add +5 to the TN) for a total of 53. Earth rolls to resist the effect are at 18 to avoid suffering 1k1 wounds and Knockdown.
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"Don't worry, I'll heal-", he says as she runs up to the body, and her eyes widen as she pauses, then stares at Oboro for a moment before averting her eyes. To Ryohei, he bites her lip. "I think you need to work on your delivery a little more, but thank you." She looks to the captured men. "Ninja, huh? Um... aren't you supposed to be..." Fearsome? Subtle? Extinct? Well, she doesn't finish the sentence.
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Reporting for duty.
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Air Spells: 3/4 Momo stares at the ninjas. "You ran around in black pajamas at night- that's how people get hurt-", she says in mild disbelief. "Let me see where your injuries.", she says, walking up to them with all the purpose the lack of a question mark implies, before glaring daggers over to the magistrate. It's clear where she thinks the blame lies without having to speak up about it. She gets to work healing people without much hesitation, though, concentrating on her prayers to the river spirits. For the record, those are 12 and 15 wounds healed with Path to Inner Peace, should it matter.
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Air Spells: 3/4 | Water Spells: 0/2 Looking to the magistrate, Momoirobara fixes her attention on him. "Your yoriki are quite honest, despite their uniforms.", she says softly and seriously. "They must have learned this virtue from a very capable magistrate. Certainly you can explain what's going on here?" Her red eyes focus on him intently, patiently awaiting some inevitable answer. Courtier roll to try and give some level of fessing up is: 44, 1 Void Point spent.
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Air Spells: 3/4 | Water Spells: 0/2 Staring and then seeming to space out during the speech, and seems to snap back to to the magistrate as the words trail off. "But why would commoners dress as ninjas to feign attacking you, knowing only death awaits?", she asks the magistrate as if genuinely puzzled, standing amongst the seeming yoriki. Apparently, she's not taking them terribly to be a threat after healing what wounds she could.
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Air Spells: 3/4 | Water Spells: 0/2 "'One cannot clean a house while caked in mud.'", Momo says with a sigh, delivering in the requisite Shinsei quote. She yawns very faintly before covering her mouth. "Well, with justice served-" She bows to Ryosei. "- I believe I may retire for the night." She bows to the Unicorn and the yoriki. "Thank you all.", she says with sincerity, getting the bow linger for a moment before she turns about to start off back to the estate. On her own. Wait.
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"Oh no... you didn't buy the Scorpion hat, did you? The one with the tail that comes off the back and the legs-", Momo starts, already seeing the worst-case scenario in her mind. Unfortunately, her imagination can't quite match Ryohei's innovations in awkwardness. She falls quiet before switching topics. "I went there for Winter Court one year with father when I was younger. The Pale Oak is very beautiful, especially when the blossoms awaken in spring. It's been a long time, though. Do you know who will be hosting us?" Notes:
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Momo says quietly in confidence to Oboro, "Oh, we have weeks, I'm sure it'll turn up?", putting on a hopeful face. ------ "Oh, I grew up in Phoenix lands, my father is an ambassador.", Momo offers to Hinata. "So... everyplace else is a bit more..." She trails off on that. "... well. It's very peaceful. I mean, I've never seen such a fuss as we went through in Ryoko Owari. And learning is valued so much more. I didn't know there were so may peasants that don't know how to read, or to count coins. There nearly everybody does. I'm a little surprised, shouldn't they know how to, at least to just read the Tao?" She smiles sheepishly. "But it's not my place to judge how other people rule their lands." A slight pause. "And shugenja are much more common, of course! I didn't know until our travels that what I did was considered all that unusual... I mean, I'm familiar with the element of Air, but I'm lacking in so many other ways. There are people that can do much more wondrous things than I can! The kami tend to be a little more helpful, since they often had more relationships with mankind there." She clasps her hands. "Oh, and the sushi is... the Phoenix don't have to cover up the taste with spices or sauces. It's all very fresh since you're right next to the coast, much like on the Crane coast. And the forests are beautiful, especially in winter."
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Momoirobara relaxes a bit upon getting to travel through Crane and Phoenix lands, at least. Here, at least, she can take charge of things like seeing to gifts and other matters of etiquette. It's a good way to keep herself distracted from her predicament, at least. Arriving is a further relief, and she actually seems to have relaxed... or let her guard down, depending on how you look at it. A bow to the guard, and she says, "This is Seppun Ryohei, Kakita Keiichi, Shosuro Sayaka, Himura Oboro, Kuni Kaede, Toku Hinata..." Lord first, then ordered roughly according to the Tournament of the Kami, and of course- "... and I am Doji Momoirobara." - leaving herself for last. "We are honored by your courtesy and vigilance, Shiba."
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