Wedding at Fire Shrimp Village an L5R PbP

Picks nose in D4

Welp, glad D3 is over!

Void: 14

Wanna apologize to everyone I've had threads with. The weekend was not helpful, to the point i took today off to rest. I'll be back for more trouble tomorrow.

"Sure. But why you in particular? For me it was mostly timing... and, in retrospect, probably that I've got some experience with religious ceremonies performed with little clothing due to my time in Dragon lands." "My lord thought it wise to have someone to look after Shosuro-san should she have a ...

Swords going away in a smooth motion, Naida bowed in return, "You honor my sensei and our traditions with such eloquent praise, Bayushi-san. And you were right; The harmony I felt was all the more natural thanks to being able to feel the earth beneath my sandals and the sea wind against me with eac...

"Did you expect anything else but the Crane being praised and the other clans less so? The manner might have a local touch but the outcome was predestined. No one else could have stolen the show save for a truly exceptional performance. Actually, you didn't tell me what whim of fate brought you her...

"Oh definitely and I'm happy to let them handle all matters of spiritual purity and security. My focus has been on being the de facto chaplain of our important Crane delegation. Which for now has mostly consisted at patiently explaining that the local religious practices are compatible with bushido...

"They are rare in my case, the lord of the castle keeps friends and few aggressive visitors", he admitted. "Though i train for the days i am needed." A thankful nod. "Are there often contests in the capital?"

"Fair enough, since I arrived later and made you wait." Pulling both her swords with a smooth motion Naida set into a kata, a series of cuts, feints, parries, and back steps that was an athletic form made possible only with two blades, somewhat reminiscent of the Hiruma Slayers or Ujina if those we...

"It also is likely to mean someone named us... though perhaps you are right and we merely topped his suspects out of hand", he shrugged. "A pity." He kept walking. "As to what i mentioned earlier, do your best certainly, but if it isn't your area of expertise one can only do so much."

What a horrible excuse for...anything.

Not that Shitoru was much better.

He bowed as they left and turned to Ushi. "What do you make of that?"

He tried to think of who, in their right mind, might be foolish enough to harm the groom while his mother was in tetsubo range. No one he'd met, but he'd heard things. "Ikoma Ren." The man asks for a name, he gets a name. For whatever that is worth. Sticking up for a ronin at the border as well, may...

He thought about it, head tilted in consideration. "Most harm in these matters come from those who are closest to us, not from strangers", he said. "Not his family, but perhaps the man has a jealous type he's yet to rid himself of. I know I've had that problem before, nothing like a jilted lover to ...

"Begging your pardon on that, good Hiruma-sama, but I'm afraid we Scorpion have more of an allergy to death than tales of our clan seem to let on. I don't believe there is ought else that awaits us should we do something so foolish, and that would be from a confrontation with Hida-san himself, who s...

"Aye, I was at the Hole, Hiruma-sama, along with all else seeking to cheer on Hida Yoji-san", he answered. "What matter had come? Is the man safe? I had noted he left a bit early."

"Some prefer a tempo they follow in ordered measure, others dance to chaos so long as vigor holds...I find excitement and interest in both." He chuckled softly. "Though perhaps I do not know true adventure, and say much anyway. What thrills does one such as the good captain find to his liking? A sto...

A chuckle.

"What ever my lady hopes, but most like in the late morning. A susnet another time if she wishes."

"Of the Mantis, aye. I've seen others along the River of Gold before, but humble merchant vessels lack the style and sail." He looked from the ship to her captain. "It must be quite the adventure, though no doubt one Tsuruchi-san is accustomed to by now."

"Count on this one's attentiveness when you do."

Pulled in, the Scorpion returns the embrace and cranes his head down to meet her lips.

"A residency shall be considered if this one can afford the price", and he tugged the now tied obi, just enough. Best not to start all over again, he though. Still, he leaned over her shoulder again, putt his cheek to hers. "For certain thouugh, Kakita-san would consider this one a favored audience,...

Looking curiously up at the man, Shitoru considered it, then replied. "Apologies are for mistakes, this one did such in lacking manner and mindfulness", he bowed. "I am Bayushi Shitoru or Blackened Sight castle. To whom do I have the honor of speaking?" He assumed the man a samurai from his manner a...

"I serve my lord as a swordsman, when he summons me it is for that purpose...well, save for this duty", he chuckled. "I ask myself what I am doing here, but there are other Scorpion who might need my services, and despite a lack of practice I am not unable to hold conversation."

"I could not have said it any better myself." Daisho at her back, Naida stood with her arms crossed, watching some more. "...so what did you have in mind anyways? Watch each other perform some kata, strikes and steps? I did not have a bokken or shinai to bring out here with me, otherwise." "Working...

"Kakita-san may not be able to leave if this one puts such hands on her", Shitoru answered and did dutifully aid her in settling her kimono and tying her obi. He did not mind taking his time, however.

"Walking in a Crab village in the middle of the night alone? Even I lack such ungentlemanly conduct to allow such." Yet still, he sat up, a hand on laid on her body, the other took her hand. "I would not stop you, but to follow you out defeats other purposes."

He stopped and smirked. "Kakita-san needs give no assurances to this one, who does nothing bit tease for reactions."