Wedding at Fire Shrimp Village an L5R PbP

Sorry for those waiting on me. Work has been insane this week due to staff shortages plus a bigger than normal workload. I won't be posting tonight. I'll get back to posting tomorrow.

Sorry again.

As Benten's Blessing works for the event, does Bayushi Courtier 1 give any free raises?

"I would only think highly of you. Yet, honor is both internal and external. To that we are our own judges, as well as the Heavens." He takes another sip, looking attentively at her eyes while the potential fight in the background soothes down. "You look like you would explode into a rainbow of del...

"Oh, I don't intend to drink sake now. I feel more like having tea. I'm sure they have a nice Iron Benten, more earthy teas are the standard in Crab lands from my previous visit" Himeko chuckled "perhaps another time we can share sake? I hope it hasn't been too long a day for you Hida-san." She wave...

"Peace itself is always a good thing but not all peaces are made equal. There is an infinity of nuances and variations in peace, from the dreaded peace through mutual annihilation to the ideal peace through mutual acceptance. Achieving a good peace is almost as hard as achieving peace itself." He q...

"My sarcasm did not come across? More's the pity. But yes, I received an invitation. I'm not sure how much I'm representing the Dragon though, in this case; We are hardly a unified front at the best of times, and right now..." A small shrug with some accompanied rippling of water. "Well, if nothing...

"And you take her lessons to heart? My parents were pretty relaxed, they had no expectations for me. I'm same as you, part of the buke. No blood of the nobles here. Still, you have a chance to become more, ne? Although it won't be easy." She looked up at the big man, adding "that you're marrying out...

Himeko spent a little while offering advice and instruction on how to fold the perfect origami Crab. Her skills were not great, but the intent and advice would at least hopefully be helpful. After that she started to fold her own again as an example. "Tell me more about your family. You've heard a l...

Saisei was about to intervene in her request, but, Jigoku, delicious noodles for lunch and for dinner, why not? He's still growing into a full man after all. Better do it as the Hida while in Crab lands. The young man smirks, the explosion topic was always an ice-breaker. With a single cracked laug...

"Sleep well" Himeko offered with a bow, watching the man leave as she smoked her pipe.

"Interesting fellow. Useful to have around" she commented idly to herself as she finally rose to return to her tent to sleep.

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"Ah, a local. Wonderful, then I can expect advice on what would be good to have here Hida-san, ne?" Himeko chuckled as she leaned on her hand, looking at the man "I am well. Rested after the journey from my home lands, and deciding to take in some of the local food before this rumoured gathering in ...

"The appeal is supposed to lie in the benefits to health; Local legends say certain hot springs are blessed by the spirits, and the natural waters infused with all four elements... the fire heating it, the earth in the minerals clouding it, the air in the bubbling gas, and of course the water itsel...

"I understand" Himeko nodded "while I don't know what you face, I know your clan is always facing a terrible foe. The Scorpion, while not facing the same foe and the same fight, are not as different as one might think. We have our wars that protect the Empire, and we generally dislike having to wast...

"There are likely two different answers to that question Hida-sama. One is that I respect what they do for Rokugan. While our methods and ideals do not always match, and we are rarely going to call one another friends, I do not dislike them. The other answer would be that their single-minded dedicat...

"Oh, they're genuine. Accusing a samurai of saying an untruth is rather serious, no?" Ren gives his best mock somber face, but it's easy to see that he's thoroughly amused as well at the repartee. "And besides, if you can't do both, why get in the game at all Shosuro-san?" "Perhaps I misunderstood ...

"More than I know about the Crab, and perhaps twice as much as I know about your famous wall that guards us from the things further south" Himeko said with a nod, pushing a piece of paper over in front of Yoji. "What in particular would you like to know about the Crane? I can potentially provide ple...

Holy kami, the Scorpion was indeed incredibly quick, he was actually about to flip his cup upside down, but his inexperience clearly showed up. The Otomo may have been gifted the constitution of a Hida, that's no doubt, but the liver wasn't yet marinated in sake as those of his hosts. His smile fla...

Noticing the Scorpion drawing near, the Crane bowed again. "Good morning," she said. "Shall we all travel together? Company makes a journey more pleasant. I'm Doji Soon-ja." "We do seem to be heading in the same direction Doji-sama" Himeko said with a smile, bowing respectfully to the old woman "I ...

"Oh I certainly don't need extravagance myself either, no. It's just fascinating to hear about things I know nothing about, and the gifts of artisans and engineers that we don't get much of up in the mountains. Our baths are functional indeed, and I think that means just as much relaxation as any o...

"This is my second visit to your clans lands. I attended a minor court a few years back alongside one of my superiors to discuss a trade deal at the time" Himeko smoothed out a few more pieces of paper "come, sit. We can talk and fold." She smiled up at him. "Have you ever left the Crab lands to vis...

Himeko smiled, bowing to the man. "It is lovely to meet you Hida-san. I am Shosuro Himeko. If I am not intruding it would be lovely to join you, as you say it seems very busy here. With the wedding coming up soon though that is no surprise, ne?" She took the offered place opposite him, sitting down ...

Himeko chuckled. "Wary of little me? I'm sure you're perfectly safe" she gave him a teasing grin "but hai, there are many things happening in the future which may require both of our attention. One does not need to be a prophet to predict that. I'm certain that you'll be prepared though." She peered...

"Good. I'm glad to hear it, as I do intend to call upon you during this gathering" Himeko smiled sweetly, bringing her pipe to her lips without looking away from him "and I would hope it will be answered with a smile rather than a frown. I'm not an awful woman, I assure you. There are plenty I would...

The world did definitely stop as he inhaled the sweet aroma. A shining presense, just a earshot away from the young man shakes his head looking at the whole scene. Fortunately for Saisei, no one noticed that. The only thing he hears is the Scorpion whispering lips that sends lightning down his legs...

He nods again, taking a glance at the Crab groom helping the drunk Mantis, and then an argument potentially about to happen between the Hida amazon and the Crane artisan. “A toast to this union!” The young Otomo, says, cheering again, “Kampai!” He takes a good sip and holds up some of the sour faci...