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Post by Asahina Yozhiko on Jul 9, 2017 15:36:28 GMT 10
He blinks and looks around, "Right...what were we here to do again? I...got distracted and forgot." Yozhiko opened her fan and whispered to her husband behind it. "You are here to be your adorable self while you assist Tamiyo-san in obtaining permission to shoot her next video clip in the once tainted and now cleansed spot of Hantei's Garden. If you feel like it, you can start shooting for your live documentary. If you don't feel ready for that, never mind, take your time."
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Post by Heiwa Miumi on Jul 10, 2017 5:01:13 GMT 10
Miumi looks aside at the two Asahina, though her attention is still mainly on the gaggle of Cranes around her charge. She seems a bit uneasy and worrisome, casting glances at her papers as well. A few times she appears to be trying to say something, but without saying anything. She mumbles a bit to herself in the end, but only those close by and listening intently would probably make out the slightly distressed sounding: "Timeliness is key... Always timeliness... Wouldn't do to be late. No no no no no no...."
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Post by Ikoma Tamiyo on Jul 10, 2017 7:01:41 GMT 10
Of course Tamiyo joins her fans in an impromptu performance of 'Ninja re bang bang'! She even throws in leading them in the song's dance routine she did for the 'Just Dance'-game 'Tamiyo DLC' not long ago. This will be a huge hit when it inevitably hits the social media, after all! Pure marketing gold! And if she's being entirely honest, she really does enjoy it too. She finally waves goodby to her sqeeing fans and gives them a final photogenic bright smile while forming a heart with her hands before rejoining the rest. "Well, don't I have the nicest fans? Now, where were we? Oh yes! Meeting! So looking forward to that! I'm sure this daimyo will be quite likeable!"
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Post by emeralddragon on Jul 11, 2017 1:22:12 GMT 10
The fans, after the dance and song, and having their chop applied to their items do move on...slowly, but they do.
They have stuff to do and this Satellite does have only a small population on it...such difficulties would have been much worse on a higher population world of course.
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Post by Asahina "Biru" Kagaku-sha on Jul 17, 2017 23:22:09 GMT 10
Biru chuckles, "Okay! Well Heiwa-san how is our schedule looking despite the distractions?"
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Post by Heiwa Miumi on Jul 17, 2017 23:45:07 GMT 10
Miumi glances at her tablet, pushing her glasses a bit down her nose, teetering on the edge of it.
"One learns to put in a scheduled 'commotion' when travelling with Ikoma-sama," she notes. "Nevertheless, we should probably move inwards. I assume someone will be impatiently awaiting our arrival outside of our docking area."
She lets out a huff. "Never really enjoyed negotiations on someone else's home turf, but I have done my homework, and I expect they shall have no issues with the paperwork. Shall I?" she gestures ahead, and, without waiting for an answer, takes point towards what she assumes is the way to the center of the station.
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Post by emeralddragon on Jul 19, 2017 4:26:21 GMT 10
As the party moves from the port to the station proper, and more importantly the areas normally reserved for higher ranking officials, they are watched more and more closely by Sparrow guards, quite a few of them twitchy, as if waiting for some sort of attack.
They pass the first reception, more like a glorified directory then anything else, without to much trouble, however at the second, an ancient Sparrow Courtier stops them. Adjusting his glasses, he said, "Ohayō Gozaimasu Minna-san," an odd choice of phrase perhaps, given the morning is almost over. The three guards that stand with him in this room do not react however so perhaps he always greets people like that.
He continues, "Forgive me for prying into what is likely very important business, but you cannot go beyond this point without informing me of your destination, and who your appointment is with." He taps his keyboard, bringing up a display of Samurai and schedules, before adjusting it to a larger size. Staring at the screen he said, "And, if you are who I suspect you are, it is quite important that such dignified guests as yourselves have their weapons polished as well. Let none say the Sparrow would ignore the courtesies of Samurai."
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Post by Ikoma Tamiyo on Jul 20, 2017 18:03:18 GMT 10
"Of course, Suzume-sama!" Tamiyo smiles brightly as she bows. "My name is Ikoma Tamiya..." She introduces the rest of the companions with all due decorum.
"I believe we have an appointment with the Daimyo, yes? And I would welcome the opportunity to have my wakizachi polished! Your Clan is, as expected, a most gracious host!"
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Post by Asahina "Biru" Kagaku-sha on Jul 22, 2017 0:03:46 GMT 10
Biru smiles and bows to the ancient sparrow, "It would be indeed an honor! I would ask a few minutes of your time after we meet with your Damiyo for a short interview."
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Post by emeralddragon on Jul 25, 2017 2:46:34 GMT 10
Smiling to them all, the Sparrow and his guards make sure they willingly surrender their weapons to polishing. As they do so, the old Suzume continues to speak, "It is always good to understand the nature of a man you are about to meet. After all, such things allow a Samurai to maintain the proper etiquette, don't you agree? I must confess that my Lord does not share all his secrets with me, such a thing is reserved for the Fortunes I am sure. However my Lord is a direct man with a distinct purpose, and a clear goal. Of course..." a fan flicks out of nowhere and he said carefully, "The Dragon have a habit of making things less clear, and their riddles often confuse those who hear them, more then they aid them.
Best not to make such mistakes, so soon after Winter Court."
Once the last of the weapons are collected, the Sparrow bows, "Follow me, Minna-sama." Leading you through the more resticted area of the space station, the Suzume leads them to a room that would be more at home in a Lion's space station then a Sparrow one. While one wall remains dedicated to art and the Left hand, the other three have been converted into a war room. A trail of data, maps, and rumors covers the walls, reporting any hints that the Sparrow Clan pick up on the Jigoku Aliens homeworld, or any other object or craft that could possibly transport Taint of the nature that infected Hantai's Garden.
Sitting in front of a Shogi board, a traditional one of wood and polished and hand engraved stones, was the Sparrow Daimyo. He wore a pure white Kimono, only the Mon of his house and Clan showing the colors of the Sparrow. His Obi was likewise white and largely undecorated. Here was a man who waited for Seppuku...he just didn't have permission yet.
When the older Suzume bows, he stands and bows back, before bowing to the rest of the group. He moves a piece on the Shogi board then rotates it, clearly playing himself, before addressing you all, "Konnichiwa, Samurai-san," He give a second bow directly at Miumi, adding, "The Sparrow remain grateful for your place in the alliance, Heiwa-san, for we know your duty is an important one. May this day bring greater joy to both Clans."
Sitting back down he waves over a servant, "Have you had rice today? Or would you prefer Tea or Sake?" Despite his words, his actions and tone are stiff and overly formal.
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Post by Asahina Yozhiko on Jul 25, 2017 22:46:58 GMT 10
Yoshiko for the most part was preoccupied with looking around, checking faces and noticing details. Not being the center of attention is something she enjoys and her present company made that so easy. She had no weapons to be polished and she casually waited for the rest to give theirs. She followed the group as they made their way to the Sparrow Champion and was taken aback by the lack of sensitivity on information security their host displayed. It was times like this that she regretted not having a camera implant.
[OOC: Perception/Investigation roll(http://orokos.com/roll/535633) 30, to check the screens for noteworthy information. Not sure if I need any other roll (than the one provided below) to hide the fact, Emeraldragon plz bug me if I do.]
She bowed to the Sparrow when he addressed them and respectfully replied.
"Thank you for having us Suzume-sama. Tea will do."
[OOC: Awareness/Etiquette roll (http://orokos.com/roll/535635) 52 for acting properly and not giving myself out for being mostly interested in the data flows. I buffed myself during our last thread on Pinky Swear. If I have screwed up with my perception of time let me know in order to fix this.]
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Post by Heiwa Miumi on Jul 26, 2017 5:38:47 GMT 10
Miumi hands over her katana, looking somewhat reluctant. In other circumstances, she would probably choose to peace-knot it instead, but this is not any other meeting. She still looks a bit sulky as they are led to the Suzume lord, but goes neutral just before they enter his quarters. Her eyes wander briefly, but ultimately focuses on the Sparrow Daimyo, a man who despite the slightly unnerving state he is evidently in is still a force to be reckoned with, something she, as a minor clanner, feels she probably respects a bit more than most. Not that she knows, but minor clansmen must stand together to survive, and that means something to all of them. Still... She bows deeply, adjusting her glasses. Her mission is not to foster and maintain this relationship today. "Thank you for the welcome, Suzume-dono," she says. "I can say honestly that we are all very honoured to be granted an audience with you, not to mention the offer. If it is not too much trouble, I would humbly ask for a cup of tea." [OOC] Etiquette: orokos.com/roll/535793 (55)
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Post by emeralddragon on Jul 26, 2017 13:55:57 GMT 10
((OOC: Miumi, the word, "Have your weapon polished" is polite Rokugani for, "We won't let you take a Weapon into the presence of the Clan Daimyo." Given how you reacted to being disarmed, and how this would likely effect your post, I am going to ask you to edit it before continuing.
TECHNICALLY its possible to peace bound a Katana, and is often the taken choice however doing so in front of the person that offered to polish your weapons is quite impolite, and I will have to take away some honor for it.))
Yoshiko quickly realises why the data is out in public. This is information on the Jigoku aliens, the supposedly dead Chuda, and other enemies of the Empire. While a few displays occasionally show information about the Minor Clan alliance and the Sparrow, they are all in Cypher. The Sparrow Daimyo it seemed, didn't care so much as WHO found those who had damaged Hantei's Garden, as long as they were found and the Sparrow's honor was redeemed. However as Yozhiko looked it became clear the hints of madness and conspiracy that having lived for 2 years, wanting nothing but death had done to the man.
Several of the displays almost seemed conspiratorial, the evidence on them sketchy at best, hearsay and the word of Heimin and maybe even Gaijin, likely gathered through the Tortoise. Certain groups that Yozhiko almost certainly has never heard of flicker across the screens. Chuda she knew of course, but Kokujin, Gozoku, The Order of Venom, The Heresy of Five Rings...these were terms that Yozhiko had never heard of, if they ever existed at all.
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Post by Asahina "Biru" Kagaku-sha on Jul 27, 2017 0:11:02 GMT 10
Biru bows deeply and smiles his best smile, "Some tea would be wonderful Suzume-sama." ((http://orokos.com/roll/535912)23) He blinks as his stomach's light growl gives away his hunger, "Ano. Many apologizes Suzume-sama my medications have increased my appetite as I heal. I would be honored to share rice with you."
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Post by Shinjo Kailen on Jul 27, 2017 19:01:00 GMT 10
Kailen has left all her weapons at the entrance before stepping in. Yet another smile, a low bow and a polite acceptance of the tea offered. The Shinjo stands next to the rest and remains silent for now.
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