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Post by Shinjo Kailen on Jun 7, 2017 4:52:13 GMT 10
Kailen seems to think for a moment. "Well, I am hardly an expert on theolgy, Togashi sama. I can certainly guide everyone to all these worlds that you mentioned and even more planets conncected to various realms." She looks at each one of the samurai. "Both with safety and speed. Even with a dose of secrecy if it comes to that. But questions have flooded my mind. You mentioned ten potential... threats deriving from the jealous realm. I would like to join your prayers, even from afar. This issue seems crucial for the future of the Empire, but I need to know. Do the Dragon have any hard evidence that something like that might be happening or is it an outcome of studies. And above everything else, I will need to know what I will be praying for. Is there any solution you might have detected, as well? A way or, perhaps, a place to confine them, if they arise?"
The Shinjo sips some tea and continues. "Certainly both artisans among us and their potential performances can be very helpful, but usually the worlds that we are interested in are not open to such a prospect and landing licences will certainly be an issue."
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Post by Ikoma Tamiyo on Jun 7, 2017 6:24:27 GMT 10
Tamiyo's good spirits fall a bit with all that dark and gloomy talk.
"Yes, well, that much is clear! Consult the Prophecies, visit Hantei Prime and a couple of other special places that catch our attention and collect these false Shinsei's." She claps excitedly. "Seems we have our work cut out for us!"
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Post by Asahina "Biru" Kagaku-sha on Jun 7, 2017 7:15:29 GMT 10
Biru pauses and then taps at his wrist. A small drone pops free and floats in front of his face and a small light comes on, "Reminder 255 Viral video of possible meet and greets with old friend of Biru the Science Samarui Ikoma Tamiyo the Lion's trendiest cub." He taps a few buttons and the drone hovers down to reattach to his wrist.
"Long as I get that done then fans will start to ask for more information which will make it easier when we relay who we are. Old publisher trick, start a campaign that doesn't actually exist until the fans become near rapid in asking for more details," he scratches at his chin, "But some more offical paperwork would certainly grease the wheels."
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Post by Iuchi Hajime on Jun 7, 2017 10:44:00 GMT 10
Hajime listens to everyone gathered (though she refuses to look at Tamiyo!) and raises a hand to give her thoughts, but as soon as she glances at Tamiyo again, she reminds how the Ikoma twisted every single word of what she said and decides to keep her mouth shut!
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Post by emeralddragon on Jun 7, 2017 12:23:36 GMT 10
((OOC: Thats fine. TN 15 for the Ettiquitte rolls, if you find yourself in a situation where you wish to make one.))
Ando paused, as he understood what the Shinjo and Asahina wanted, "I cannot generate a blanket pass to restricted worlds. Most of those world are restricted by the order of the Emperor, and their is a question of how legal what we do is already. While this Emperor is being cryptic with his meanings, such a trait was rarely the case for the Restricted worlds." He did not sound like he was saying no, rather he was considering how best to get it done, "And of course their are worlds like Toketsu, which it would be irresponsible to let any explore. Let me see what I can write up. A list of worlds and a general permission to be let you pass through Dragon controlled Space, even if you can't land on the planet's surface should be fine. Outside of Dragon controlled worlds however, Heiwa-san is right...the Dove have Imperial Favor and that will potentially give you more freedom to move."
"I will however personally contact the Sparrow Daimyo to aid in getting you to Hantei Prime. The final proof that you are worthy to walk on that planet's surface will be up to you. The Sparrow take their duty seriously."
He was about continue but paused as he considered the Shinjo for a second as if trying to solve a puzzle. He offered her a smile, a small one, and his eyes twinkled for a moment, but it all vanished quickly.
"As for the outcome, Shinjo-san, it is purely speculation, if a well guided one. Proof is what is needed from you. All we do know is that if the being that empowered the Dark Oracle of Water was the Champion of the Jealous realms, we find ourselves without Thunders on the day of its defeat. And if it was not, it is almost certainly true that something more powerful is coming instead. Yet the highest of the Dark Fortunes would not need a tainted star to come forth, nor would the being we call The First Oni, or any of its fellow Oni Lords. As for should it come to their manifesting, should they exist, I have been in talks with the Phoenix and we they have began to dig into researching the creation of Black Scrolls. However such data is almost 2000 years old, last attempted to be used in 1200 I believe. It will take time, and translating into modern Rokugani to understand the words of the Isawa. And that is if it can be found."
His eyes drift to Hajime and he said, "Iuchi-san, do you have something to add? If you will be working together, you must be able to speak."
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Post by Asahina Yozhiko on Jun 7, 2017 15:36:59 GMT 10
[OOC: Since Disbeliver, that makes it by default 20, plus whatever you might feel to add for whatever Yozh says.] To the Asahina it was clear that they there was only so much that the Togashi was comfortable with saying or doing. [OOC: Awareness/Courtier roll to change subject away from Hajime.] "Hajime-chan can be talkative when she wants Togashi-sama, do not worry about her, she is just a little under the weather. As about communication among us it should be no issue once we have set the parameters of contact with you. In any case on my part I know what I need to know in order to start. As long as you provide me with a secure channel I will sent you the list of systems and planets that we feel that visiting would be favorable for this mission."
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Post by Ikoma Tamiyo on Jun 7, 2017 17:49:50 GMT 10
Tamiyo quickly glances at the Iuchi. It hadn't been the first time she had been tasked to destroy someone's reputation, but Hajime was a rush job. It had been brutal and more than a little personal. She experiences a twinge of guilt. Ok, perhaps more than a twinge, but she really did stretch her orders as far as they could go and left Hajime with her life.
Arasou-dono was not too happy with that, but she spinned it by selling him that the easily deniable rumors as a result of her 'forgiving' the Iuchi would result in noticeable increase in her appreciation numbers in the Matsu and Utaku demographics, which fortunately actually materialized. Thank the kami for the Lion's Pride and the Battlemaidens!
Tamiyo sniffs.
"Of course, what can you expect if you put the perpetrator and victim of sexual harassment in the same room?" Yeah, well, that's no lie, there was a victim present. "No matter, for the good of the Empire I can endure it!" She smiles brightly and adds magnanimously. "After all, I forgave her, and a Lion owns her words!"
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Post by Shinjo Kailen on Jun 7, 2017 18:35:51 GMT 10
This totally draws Kailen's attention. She knows all too well, that Hajime feels embarrassed by the whole incident and will probably just stay silent, but she cannot simply accept words not proven in a court of law, but in e-magazines and gossips. The Shinjo reaches for her cup of tea. She takes a deep breath inhaling the aroma before sipping. She places it back on the table, slowly, almost in a ritualistic way and turns to look at Tamiyo with a smirk. "A Lion owns her words and a Unicorn stands by her clan mates, Ikoma san. If you truly wish to make a sacrifice for the Empire, stand by your words for real and be courageous in front of a danger that only you can see, then, please, take your words back." She raises an eyebrow. "If, on the other hand, you wish to own your previous words, as well, the way the Lion do, prepare to have someone defend them with steel. Gossips and articles of e-magazines cannot stand in the real world. You have to understand that."
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Post by Heiwa Miumi on Jun 7, 2017 19:10:32 GMT 10
Miumi is still preoccupied with her tea cup and taking notes, but the slight turn in conversation sees a small crease of a smile grace her lips. Not one of those friendly ones she attempts to do all the time with varying degrees of success, but one of those mildly unnerving ones you might see a slightly evil librarian make as they prepare to tell people of rules and stuff.
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Post by Ikoma Tamiyo on Jun 7, 2017 19:12:52 GMT 10
Tamiyo's smile does not falter as she looks at Kailen.
"Standing by your Clan and friends is very commendable, Shinjo-san! I of course can not control the gossips and the e-zines." A little giggle. "That would silly to expect! But what happened, happened. There's pictures and there's witnesses. Iuchi-san also did not deny it, did she?"
Tamiyo's eyes soften as she looks at Hajime. She hardly has to pretend, a guilty conscience takes care of that.
"As I said, I'm the forgiving type. So let us not draw further attention the poor girl's... proclivities." She returns her gaze to Kailen. "She has suffered enough, don't you agree?"
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Post by Shinjo Kailen on Jun 7, 2017 19:19:35 GMT 10
Enough is enough. Kailen always with the same smirk, looks at Tamiyo. "You are doing exactly what you are asking us to avoid, Ikoma san. Do you have a problem understanding the weight that your words carry or you just live in your own little bubble and refuse to see the real world outside of it. No one asked you to control anything, but your mouth. I thought that the Lion stand by their words, but you simply seem to dance around them."
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Post by Iuchi Hajime on Jun 7, 2017 22:52:15 GMT 10
Hajime's eyes widen in shock at the Ikoma's poisonous words. Betrayal! ...Again! Tamiyo had swore to Hajime it was all her producer's fault and she had no choice and yet she deliberately brought the subject up for no reason whatsoever! She looks over to her and narrows her eyes. "You still slander me. I may not have the means to prove my innocence right now, but I know, and you know, and the Kami know that never did anything of what you accuse me. Someday the truth will come up and your fake smile and sympathy won't protect you. Now leave me be, I'm here for a mission." she says sternly, not amused at all by her antics!
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Post by Asahina "Biru" Kagaku-sha on Jun 7, 2017 23:38:20 GMT 10
Biru rubs the bridge of his nose, this was why he didn't do reality TV.
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Post by Asahina Yozhiko on Jun 7, 2017 23:46:31 GMT 10
Yozhiko shrugged... This was why she tried to avoid the spotlight.
"Samurai-sans is it the appropriate time for that?" She asked the Lion and the Unicorn.
"Togashi-sama I hope you will forgive us for subjecting you to this."
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Post by Ikoma Tamiyo on Jun 8, 2017 0:36:49 GMT 10
Tamiyo looks shocked and hurt at Hajime's reaction, emotions evident on her cute little face (as is the custom with Ikoma bards).
"Slander? Honestly! I never... Gosh! How rude!" She seems to collect herself and directs a fragile smile at the Asahina. "Well, indeed! This is hardly the time and place. I shall speak of this with Iuchi-san in private. Perhaps she will be more reasonable." Her mood bounces back with the usual alacrity. "I'm sure it can be sorted out with a little talk and the proper apologies, so we can avoid messy duels!"
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