Wedding at Fire Shrimp Village an L5R PbP

"Yes?" he said looking at the woman quizzically.

Yusuke smiled as he handed a scroll to a Crab messenger and said, “Make sure to let them know that we should not have shellfish for the journey.”

For now, however, the Badger took a side glance at the Otomo sitting on the dais. Maybe... could he see any kind of emotion? D7 LM - Pricess Court - What is Otomo Yusuke thinking? - Investigation/ Perception - TN? : 5d10o10k4 22 The Otomo was classic stoic courtly grace. OOC: Yusuke Sincerity Decei...

Talking consorts so early was something of a shameful affair, or at least that was Shouji's opinion on the matter. Especially since he was certain this was the hand of Yusuke in play. His eyes moved towards the older man trying to figure out anything he could. He doubted he would learn much though....

"You do us all proud, go with the favor of your ancestors," he said with a broad smile.

"My boy, I would say enjoy these dalliances but of course be discrete. Youthful indiscretions are not to be feared, they help us grow," he said kindly.

"But remember your lineage and breeding will require that you put Duty first for the greater good. I see great things for you."

"Is there anything else, my boy?" he asked.

"Until such time that we have secured her seat and then... well, we can cross that bridge in time. I have one more tile to play in this game, but for now I must keep it close to the chest, although do make yourself presentable for Court on the morrow," he said with a smile.

"Necessity may require a more joint venture, we shall see if the divine daughter sees my reasoning," he replied.

The Otomo nakodo complied and handed over the letters.


Hiro then said to Mantis, "We might be taking this one with us, it's in the hands of the her highness now."

"If she wishes for me to retire then I will gladly shave my head," he said warmly.

“Well that is precisely why we must leave with haste once the wedding is done. The current regent will not waste time to announce that Oturi Yuahime, blessed be her name has died or some other accident and assume the throne in her steed. I am hoping to align our cause with the Mantis and Crane to gr...

“I am sure you well recover with speed,” he said warmly.

“I suspect we will be returning to the Capitol sooner than expected. But we shall be in good company.”

“Ambitions? I am merely a servant but if I had some small role to play in the future of the Empire and mend a possible rift to bring the Empire together then I feel compelled to act for the good of the Empress and her realm. One step at a time though, I have nowhere to be and would gladly travel und...

Good , may easily have been implied from the look she gave Yusuke when he started to speak. Still, with all said she looked to Shouji, "Ask my opinion, when you can't trust a dog you leash it. Not sure how you go about leashing an Otomo though. Think this one has a tendency to bite when it suits it...

“Oh Yoko-san, you wound me with such venomous words. Wary, not at all, I am but a servant of my betters. If they wish for me to be the arbiter of death then that Duty demands that I play as Emma-O; if my betters demand that I aid them in securing the future of the Empire then I will be as a Thunder ...

“I have spoken directly with her honor guard, and I am working out a way to provide assistance to the Throne as is our Duty. The letter I have had a gander of but hope to speak with Miya-san in the near future to gauge the climate of things,” he said in reply.

“Will you be well enough to travel?”

Once everyone was inside the well-appointed room the Otomo continued, “Now before we get too far down a rabbit hole of grievances, what happened between myself, Ishi-chan and the Princess was simply a movement of pieces on a board of Go put into motion by powers far greater than myself.” “Now that d...

"She is the heir, but, her brother holds the Capitol," he responded grimly.

"It's not an ideal situation and we have to decide how to best resolve any potential for chaos."

Glancing to Hiro who just nodded and then back to the Mantis he offered, "Yes, I think we do have much to speak about. My chambers are always open to you."

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"Which communication do you mean?" the Otomo asked, seeking clarification.

“For now we try and make ourselves available to the heir and seek any clarification from the Capitol, this transition is important to the long stability of the Oturi and it is in our best interests to align ourselves behind one vision,” he said with a smile.

“How do you feel?”

"Agreed, but we have many changes ahead of us, I need to pen letters and begin the dance of succession. Though we are but lowly functionaries the Clans will look to us for direction," he said proudly.

"It is, and same for you, I am pleased you have done so well," he said kindly.

"An eventful day, for all of us."

Bathed and informed, the Otomo heads back, slowly and steady with his clutches in hand, to meet his master at the Crab guest barracks. Yusuke was all smiles and said with concern, "My boy, my boy, you look like you faced an entire army by your loathsome. I pray that you gave them better than you go...