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Post by Hida Tetsuko on Mar 22, 2018 19:52:49 GMT 10
Tetsuko felt like rolling her eyes, instead she just stared intimate her tea cup. And people thought she was rude...
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Post by Shinwa on Mar 23, 2018 0:02:22 GMT 10
Next time, the mujina stays on the ship.... Shinwa keeps his thoughts hidden behind a mask of on. The Hida must think we're mad. Not for the first time, the thin line of thought traces through. Not that she's necessarily incorrect....
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Post by emeralddragon on Mar 23, 2018 12:51:09 GMT 10
A small hint of delight is apparent in the Shiba's eyes although any smile is hidden behind the fan. She is silent for a long moment before replying to the Shiba Inu, "The Masked serious ones with no sense of humor, Shiba Inu-san." A brief glance the Chiba's way, and she added in a slightly teasing voice, "I do wonder how long we could have kept Tomaru-san wondering if you were truely even real if this wasn't important." In moments the face is schooled, and the fan goes away, and any trace of the fun loving that the illusionists are known for is hidden behind the mask of being a Shiba.
"Given the influx of Ronin, Merchants and just ships, it is hard to refuse the policing services the of the Soshi, especially as this is their world." The Shiba pauses, "The Phoenix do recognize the minor insult in the offer, but given the nature of the Scorpion, if we did refuse them, they would find a way to watch more closely anyway. Better to have them publicly visible, then letting them take advantage of the chaos to sneak in."
The Chiba nodded, "And thus peace was maintained. A minor insult borne to maintain control, and our honour shines more strongly for it. The court and our fellow clans still favor us, as do the Fortunes, so we can afford to play whatever the Scorpion intend to do. I apologize that this interferes with your shore leave."
Turning back the Nezumi, the Chiba said, "Seppun-sama is our guest Nezumi-san. A member of the Emperor's family, although very distantly. As for why he is here," the Chiba paused for a moment, remembering the Nezumi's short attention span, "He looked into the stars to predict the future and saw a city utterly destroyed in a moment. Yet no one believed his. When his vision came true, many in the empire treated it as if it was his fault."
His comunicator chimes and he takes a moment to glance at the note on it. Finally he said, "Seppun-sama has agreed to see you, although we do have a little over an hour to wait. More tea?"
((OOC: For those who are interested, Lore:History, although given the situation you can wait and find out anyway.))
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Post by M'thack-kir on Mar 23, 2018 16:30:47 GMT 10
While Kiru nods sagely at the Chiba's words, as though he knows full well what is being referred to, Kakashi the totally-a-normal-dog suddenly blinks out of existence...visually speaking.
"Boss, can I take the probe now and go show my new friends? They will be so jealous, and I have a secret to tell them, too!" The voice is that of a mischievous child, high pitched, but in full command of its vocabulary. It precedes a cackle that to all in the room might sound malevolent.
Kiru makes a half gulp, half squeak noise, and then at least the two Tejina in the room notice the evident absence of embodied trickery.
"Yes, Chiba-Chiba, more tea would be lovely," Kiru replies.
(OOC: happy for time skip Emerald, as I believe others are too)
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Post by Shinwa on Mar 23, 2018 23:59:56 GMT 10
Oh, Fortunes....why don't we give the Scorpion a map to meddle in our affairs too, Shinwa thinks to himself as the shiba inu disappears. But he returns to his seat to take tea and wait for the arrival of the Seppun.
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Post by Hida Tetsuko on Mar 24, 2018 0:06:01 GMT 10
How much longer? Tetsuko asked herself. One thing she was sure of, she didn’t want any more tea.
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Post by M'thack-kir on Mar 24, 2018 15:41:10 GMT 10
(OOC: Timeskip inbound, just waiting on Emerald, when he can. Basically, I'll be able to run the Shinwa/Nanashibplot, but til that one demarcates, it feels wrong for me to step in when my own character is involved)
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Post by emeralddragon on Mar 24, 2018 22:02:05 GMT 10
The meal continued for the next hour, simple and straight forward, most conversation limited and sticking to the few polite areas of discussion they had in common. For some this was easy....being able to speak about nothing is a critical skill to any Samurai that one day may make an appearance in court. For others in the group, the hour seemed to drag on like it would never end. Towards the end, Shiba Tenjina preformed a larger illusion, a dazzling display of lights and colors, as multiple Dragons appeared, flying around the room spreading coloured dust in their wake. This cululated in the Dragons each flying into the tea cups and vanishing, seemingly reheating the tea in the process.
Eventually the hour passed, and Chiba stood, "If you would follow me, we can meet with the Seppun and see what information he can gleam from what you know." Walking out of the room, he waited till everyone was following them and then proceeded to the nearest Elevator. Walking into said elevator, he said, "Please be sure to not touch the walls, Minna-sama. You will regret it if you do so." Once everyone was inside, the doors were sealed and he placed a small disc upon the wall, then proceeded to flick a switch. Instantly a quick surge of current flashed through the walls, breaking whatever small electronic mechanism was in the disk.
Likewise two other parts of the room flashed, then emitted smoke. Then the lift proceeded down.
"We do not have long. When the door opens, everyone who intends to leave on the Warren needs to step out with Shiba-sama. Those who plan to enter the larger city will stay in the lift. Shiba-sama will create illusions so it appears we all leave the Lift. Between that and the fact that the Scorpion can't have bugged Seppun-sama's room means we will have time for you to vanish into the city." Looking directly at the Ronin and the Dragon, he said, "If you have any equipment or transportation you plan to move around the city with and I will arrange for it to be brought to us."
The Chiba looks at the their current floor as the elevator sped down, "We have 2 minutes. Any questions, ask quickly."
The Shiba however pulls out one of her prayer scrolls and begins to cast the complex illusion required for what they are about to do.
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Post by Shinwa on Mar 25, 2018 1:58:51 GMT 10
Relieved, Shinwa quickly turns to Kiru. "In five days, we will try to make our way to a quiet open area big enough to land the Warren. You'll be able to find me". He pivots to the Chiba. "If you could recommend a pickup spot that would be helpful.We know we're on our own...if you are questioned, we somehow snuck away without permission to indulge in dishonorable activities. We will need to get Mirumoto-san's motorcycle though. There is a lot of planet to cover. Could you have that done and leave it in a safe spot? Our supplies for the journey are right with it. It is in the second docking bay, ready to go."
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Post by M'thack-kir on Mar 25, 2018 9:06:25 GMT 10
Kiru nods, then squeaks with his nose in his Phoenix obi-scarf, "Rik, Kiru will not remember that time. Rick's responsibility to ensure The Warren is back here five sleep cycles from now." "Uh, okay, Kiru," the hidden sugar glider squeaks with shrill confidence.
Looking back at Shinwa, Kiru says, "Report in dreams, use communicator to arrange alternate timing if necessary. If Kiru senses Shinwa in danger, will try to send message like with the sea monsters. Remember, Kiru cannot tell difference between cut and missing arm, so if serious, Shinwa must tell Kiru, or waste precious time."
Lastly, he bows to the two Phoenix who are not his companions, uttering, "Kiru is grateful to Kiru's Burnt Crane kin. Kiru names Shiba-Shiba and Chiba-Chiba friend. If Kiru can be of use, contact through Itsuki."
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Post by Mirumoto Nanashi on Mar 25, 2018 21:35:16 GMT 10
Nanashi has spent the last hour reconstructing his cycles engine from memory.
In the elevator, “I will watch over Shinwa.”
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Post by Hida Tetsuko on Mar 25, 2018 23:27:35 GMT 10
Tetsuko remains silent, she snot going with them, so has to meet the Seppun.
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Post by Shinwa on Mar 26, 2018 3:09:50 GMT 10
Shinwa turns to Hida Tetsuko, and he bows to her deeply and speak humbly. "Hida-sama. I implore you to share with the Seppun the answers to Mirumoto-sama's question and Doji-sama's question, and try to resolve from him as best as might be found a specific star system or destination where we may travel. I also implore you to not kill Shiba-sama, please, in your duel. You demand this, to tell your clan all, and watch the great ships move with their armies despite there not being yet an enemy worthy of them. But it was not thus with the first Day of Thunder, nor the Second. The Thunders have not yet gathered, and Shinsei walks on padded feet if he walks the world. There is advantage in moving quietly. Please consider before throwing that away. But still, it is your choice. I can only make this last plea." He holds the bow, his eyes in humble supplication at the floor.
It might even be appropriate for a ronin, but it is strange for this ronin who carries himself like a prince.
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Post by Hida Tetsuko on Mar 26, 2018 7:12:34 GMT 10
Tetsuko nodded silently. Why does the ronin thinknI would kill the Shiba? I was just going to rough him up a bit.
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Post by Shinwa on Mar 26, 2018 8:33:52 GMT 10
Shinwa straightens, looking somewhat uncomfortable. "Then, I think if we get the bike, we're ready," he says plainly.
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