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Post by emeralddragon on Jun 12, 2017 15:47:52 GMT 10
The world below is is truly beautiful. Not a single animal moves on its land or in its waters, but the land is covered with beautiful flowers, amazing, plains of golden grass, and vast Coral reefs. It is close to Tengoku, really close, and walking upon its surface leaves all but the most honourable Samurai feeling uncomfortable, as if they are being judged and found wanting.
On one continent was the only flaw in this perfection. A square km section of rock and dirt, exposed for all to see. Kuni and Isawa Shugenja work across its surface, trying to heal the land, restore the kami and destroy any taint that passed their notice in the past while the finest Crane and Shiba artisans try to recapture the near perfection of the section was destroyed. It is a task they all know they will fail at, and yet...they must try.
The garden of the Kami cannot be left in such a state.
High above, in orbit of this Sacrosanct Planet, is Masako’s Wisdom, a Space station built from the remains of other space stations, a construction that is best described as something that all the clans built...then got into an argument about creative vision, and just forced the conflicting visions all togther, rather then make a united whole. It is the home of the Sparrow in the stars. Inside famously is a replica of the environment, soil and weather conditions of Suzume Hills, the Sparrow recognizing that Honorable Poverty is part of their idea, is part of their soul and if they had made the land they worked fertile and rich, they would loose a part of who they were, and would be disrespecting their ancestors. Around the Satellite, is the Sparrow fleet...weak as it is, it stand a permanent guard over this world, making sure it is protected.
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Post by Shinjo Kailen on Jul 4, 2017 17:17:48 GMT 10
After various procedures were taken care of, the Pinky Swear (finally) lands on the small spaceport the Sparrow maintain on the satellite. Kailen, dressed in a formal kimono, almost a traditional one, exits the ship. She takes a look around her and waits for the rest to join her. The Shinjo actually likes what they have done with this space station. The peculiarity of the different parts, combined together, is something that makes it different from most of the space stations she has visited in the past. At least, this place is memorable.
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Post by Iuchi Hajime on Jul 4, 2017 19:11:13 GMT 10
Hajime follows right behind, feeling very relieved to be out of that ship. She looks back and hopes things will go smoother than the meeting, though she isn't exactly optimistic about it!
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Post by Asahina Yozhiko on Jul 4, 2017 23:23:34 GMT 10
Yozhiko was unsure what to wear. After spending some time thinking about it she got dressed, applied makeup and fixed her hair. She then picked up her satchel, attached her gas mask to it and went outside to meet the rest. Her yojimbo was waiting outside. She bowed to him. "Doji-san, I hope Inari has already blessed you today." She smiled and added. "We wouldn't want to impose to our honorably poor hosts..." She joked. The Doji returned the bow and positioned himself behind and left. "That will not be needed and indeed it would be problematic at least." She walked her way to the entrance and idly chatted with her yojimbo while texted her husband.
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Post by Asahina "Biru" Kagaku-sha on Jul 5, 2017 4:13:19 GMT 10
Heading *zap* there now dear *brzzzt* No no no! *couple of thuds* Oh it worked? hahaha *zap* Lets just turn it off for now. *click*
A few minutes later Biru appears obviously freshly showerd as the tips of his hair look damp. He's wearing what was his science samurai outfit from the show, a jumpsuit of tan with the legs trimmed with the baby blue of his parent clan, over his heart the Asahina mon rests on the curved word Science. On the other-side a name tape of Biru. Overall the outfit is a snug fit his wrist com firmly attached to his arm. Overtop is a small Jib-Baori of powder blue with Scorpion red trim.
He bows, "Ah Minna-san please excuse me I was recording."
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Post by Ikoma Tamiyo on Jul 5, 2017 6:20:27 GMT 10
"Yō! Saikin dō, mina-sama!" A cheerful wave and radiant smile lights up the room. She decided to not overdo her usual style, but even so, Tamiyo turns heads. Oh well. "So, where's Miumi-san? I'm sure she's made an appointment!"
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Post by Heiwa Miumi on Jul 5, 2017 7:09:46 GMT 10
Miumi exits a minute or so later, looking her usual, conservatively dressed librarian self, adjusting the golden obi a bit as she walks off the ship to join the rest of the group. She seems to be in her typical, controlled and neutral mood, expression hard to read and eyes attentive and scrutinizing beneath her somewhat powerful pince-nez, making her eyes look even larger. With her widow's peak she looks a bit more like a withered old owl than a dove, only compared to her, an owl would look like it understood humour. In short, the textbook appearance of someone efficient, bureaucratic and really, really boring. Not even the immaculately maintenanced daisho at her side manage to make her look mildly interesting conversation.
She is carrying a few papers and her tablet under one arm as she gives a light bow to the group. A little expectant smirk (Could be smug; could be gloating; Malicious or benign, it's hard to tell) graces her lips as she speaks.
"Good to see everyone is here. It seems entirely within schedule so far. Let us hope the Sparrow will be as accommodating as they seemed when I inquired for arrival procedures and permissions." Her smirk grows a tiny bit. "So. When our leader decides, let us go, ne?"
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Post by emeralddragon on Jul 5, 2017 13:44:21 GMT 10
The Sparrow guards did not react to the arrival of the Unicorn or Crane with much surprise. The Crane are not an uncommon sight at the moment, although the Doji tend to be more common then Asahina. The Unicorn in turn are slightly more out of place, but still are no huge surprise and possibly could be here to help mend Hantei's Garden. Its unlikely they would be approved due to the influence of gaijin but in the guards opinion, that was something for the paperwork to handle.
The arrival of Tamiyo however clearly caused a few eyebrows to be raised. What possible reason could she be here for.
However it wasn't them who reacted first. A group of about five Crane, possibly assistants or students to those on the planet, quickly moved over to the Lion, and bow. While they are hesitant to interrupt directly, given the breach of etiquette that would cause, it was clear from the whispers and nervous smiles that Crane training was all that was keeping them from being more direct. The question was, would they be simply happy with her Chop on something.
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Post by Shinjo Kailen on Jul 5, 2017 15:01:49 GMT 10
Kailen barely manages not to react to Miumi's statement regarding the leader of the expedition. The Dove seems unable to let the issue go, even though though if it is a problem only to her eyes, for now. She looks at her in a disapproving way. "So, Heiwa san. Do you feel any better? Everyone needs to be at their best right now. Please, do not hesitate to ask for medical attention at any point it becomes necessary. We are a team and we take care of each other, no?"
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Post by Asahina Yozhiko on Jul 5, 2017 23:59:59 GMT 10
The leader is chatting about something silly like how nice the weather is with her husband. Kigura is standing behind her to the left. If the Dove said anything about her, she did not seem to notice.
She allowed herself a small smile at the Shinjo's reply.
Good gal. I must now find out why you are so willing to help me. She thought as she noticed the Crane gathering around the Lion.
"Biru-kun, Kigura-san do you know any of these clanmates of ours?"
She then fixed something on her husband's hair and whispered to him.
"You look great. How are you?"
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Post by Asahina "Biru" Kagaku-sha on Jul 6, 2017 0:24:22 GMT 10
He smiles at Yoz's fussing, at this point he should get her a stipend as his stylist. "Getting better every day dear. Haven't needed any pain medication yet which is a good sign."
He looks about at the folks gathering trying so hard not to embarress themselves but still steal a moment of Tamiyo's attention, "Alas I am not familiar with many outside of the news and entertainment branches. Being on set kept me pretty isolated, rather unlucky that my first on location episode was the accident." He shakes his head, "But you never know how many will recognize me, unlike Tamiyo-san my audience was more niche I think the word was. Smaller overall market but usually more intense was how it was explained to me."
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Post by Ikoma Tamiyo on Jul 6, 2017 5:16:46 GMT 10
"Ah, a moment please..."
Tamiyo turns to her Crane fans and gives them a bow and her trademark bright smile.
"Greetings! Have you eaten rice today? How exciting and heartwarming to have such an enthusiastic welcome! I am so lucky to have such dedicated fans. You truly are my inspiration!"
She gives them a wink and a grin.
"Not here for a show, so don't really have any promo material on hand, I'm afraid, but I have my chop of course..."
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Post by Heiwa Miumi on Jul 6, 2017 6:27:14 GMT 10
Miumi, in what is most certainly a reflective action by now, takes a step back, two to the side and then another two forwards and away from the commotion around Tamiyo, leaving her position hovering just behind the Lion's left shoulder. She returns Kailen's look curiously, looking almost quizzical. It seems she is unsure about the nature of the disapproval. "Why of course, Shinjo-sama. And I thank you for your concern, but I am feeling quite fine," she says, strange smile fading a little, her usual, slightly constipated imitation of 'elderly, disapproving grandparent', known so well from the background of interviews with Tamiyo, becoming a bit more pronounced. "I assure you that your worry is unwarranted, if of course very much appreciated." Her gaze seems to shift from Kailen to the group of Cranes around her charge. Her stern look is porbably aimed at them rather than Kailen, but even when drunk, Miumi looked kinda stern and disapproving, so she might just always look that way. Etiquette roll, just to emphasize that she's trying not to make whatever she did wrong worse: 62
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Post by emeralddragon on Jul 8, 2017 6:40:58 GMT 10
The whispers and giggles of young Samurai break into the squees and cries of happiness one would normally associate with children not past their Gempukku. Two of them had something for Tamiyo to have her chop placed upon instantly, and the other three we quickly searching on their person for something worthy of keeping with them forever. It looked like their court fans was likely going to be their goto choice. Still, given this was completely unplanned, it seemed no one was going to sing at her. A large man, possibly the assigned guard for the group or maybe a Yojimbo for one of them approached. Clearly a Daidoji the man was heavily armored, and large enough that he likely had Crab blood in him, a serious look cutting through his On as he watched what his charges were doing, their energy, their excitement, their complete breach of etiquette protocols, almost certainly dismissing the party as a threat given the Crane girls public display of happiness. The girls go quiet quickly as all seem to contemplate what will come next, their On's snapping into place. His eyes fixed on one of the Samurai-ko in particular, and he looks like he is about to say something before spotting the stuffed Tamiyo Lion that she seemed to have pulled out of her Obi. He blinks twice then his attention returned to the party he had dismissed out of hand and in particular, the Ikoma. There was silence for a long moment, then he said, with far more energy and far less dignity then someone in his position should be displaying, "TAMIYO-CHAN!" This was followed by a surprisingly stiff bow, one normally reserved for people of far higher status, and then him singing her praises, quoting some Tamiyo's most well known lyrics back at her. And then the gaggle of girls suddenly began again, each joining into the male Crane's song and seeing if they could encourage Tamiyo to join in through sheer joy and exuberance. ((OOC: www.youtube.com/watch?v=teMdjJ3w9iMI promise I wont do this all the time...but this has been fun.))
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Post by Asahina "Biru" Kagaku-sha on Jul 8, 2017 6:52:09 GMT 10
Biru chuckles, "Ah this is far more amusing from this angle." He looks at his wife with a smirk, "This is why its occasionally okay to be short. Between her clothing and her normal height no one misses her." He shakes his head and taps at his wristcom the now familiar camera drone pops free facing him, "Reminder 992: Biru review medical documentation on height variances due to genetics, cross reference your own to begin building profile for future offspring. Also answer more letters, they are piling up now!" The taps away the drone.
He blinks and looks around, "Right...what were we here to do again? I...got distracted and forgot."
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