Shinamori Setoku
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*~* Owner of the mysterious den known as 'Sakura Ken' in Tamatoshi Bay*~*
Roleplay posts: 150
Age: 32
Physical Description: A humble, yet more rugged looking Samurai of the Hizashi Samurai, Shinamori Setoku stands at 6' evenly. He has waist length jet black hair, pulled into a ponytail, with brownish, almost Amber eyes, and is commonly swathed with a purple haori over his Black Hakama, red obi, and baggy, loose fitting white Kimono. He also sports metal plated Geta Sandals.
Clothes and Equipment: A wakizashi in a yellow saya (scabbard), wrapped with a yellow Katatemaki ito (Battle Wrap) around the tsuka (hilt.) While the Kojiri (End of the scabbard) had a black bit of burned metal. The Tsuba (Guard) was an odd circular symbol of the Shibata clan. And the weapon's Tsuka is usually seen sticking out of his kimono, opposite his heart. A Katana with a red saya with a red katatemaki ito around the hilt is normally hanging tachi style (Edge facing the ground) from his obi.
Registered: May 19, 2017 13:09:44 GMT -8
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Post by Shinamori Setoku on May 20, 2017 13:13:20 GMT -8
Setoku entered the vast courtyard from the gates behind him, his dull brown eyes giving a scan of the area. He.... Wasn't sure where to go from here. He smiled slightly, stopping before he came across anyone. "Quite the place, I see..." He said softly to himself, eyeing everything from where he stood in a cautious manner. The grungy clothes, the no-dachi, the lack of proper footwear. No doubt he stood out. Upon sight of Setoku, the man often considered Genji's "right hand" adviser excused himself as tactfully as possible from the gathering, on account of the fact that Genji may have seen Setoku's arrival as well. Given that he had been tasked with indoctrinating new members when able, he walked over to the newcomer. His voice was dull, his expression lacking in emotion, and he carried with him an air of patience and rationale. "Mm... what's this? Who.. are you?" Setoku averted his eyes, keeping them to the ground. It had been sometime since he had actually spoke with another person... Not since the fall of his former lord, anyway. "I am but a humble ronin, seeking to offer my services to the lord of this region." His answer was quiet, and an air of hesitation no doubt filled it. He kept his eyes to the ground though, raising his left hand to a rest within the confines of his worn kamishimo.
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Omura Kawakami
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Roleplay posts: 52
Age: 46
Physical Description: Middle-aged, clean shaven with a short and tight topknot.
Clothes and Equipment: Stately grey layers suiting of his position as a Kiyonai official. Katana and wakizashi.
Player's online availability : Primarily evenings.
Registered: Jul 26, 2015 9:41:31 GMT -8
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Post by Omura Kawakami on May 20, 2017 20:22:59 GMT -8
"I see... and the Hizashi clan is hiring. You may be required to do some paperwork, and there are some tests we will want to put you through." Omura's expression hadn't changed a bit, but it was clear by the content of his words that the Hizashi clan was welcoming any sword for sale with wide and welcome arms. Even tonight's festival would be a test, and Setoku would most assuredly be watched, examined for his personality and temperament. He'd find himself sized up as Omura's analytic gaze scanned his figure. ".. But I suggest that you seek out the manor's lead servant, Nakatani. You will need to be cleaned up, before you do anything."
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Inaba Kiyomasa
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Roleplay posts: 22
Age: 35
Registered: May 3, 2017 20:55:12 GMT -8
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Post by Inaba Kiyomasa on May 20, 2017 20:37:51 GMT -8
Riding up behind Shinamori Setoku, Inaba enters the gate with two samurai at his flanks. Today was an especially busy day, in part to coincidence, and in part to coordination. It was to his knowledge that the great lord was hosting a festive banquet this evening, and until that time he was to file some paperwork. Much of it had to do with the local drive for sellswords, which, if his experience was of any merit, precluded some manner of military action. "Good day! I have arrived! A little ahead of schedule but I made it work. Oh!--" He calmed his horse and bowed. "Omura-sama."
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Omura Kawakami
Committed
Roleplay posts: 52
Age: 46
Physical Description: Middle-aged, clean shaven with a short and tight topknot.
Clothes and Equipment: Stately grey layers suiting of his position as a Kiyonai official. Katana and wakizashi.
Player's online availability : Primarily evenings.
Registered: Jul 26, 2015 9:41:31 GMT -8
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Post by Omura Kawakami on May 20, 2017 21:05:28 GMT -8
He regarded Inaba's presence with a slight nod of his head. "Good day to you, Inaba. Your orders are first to bring Ketsueki to one of the guest rooms. The stag room. You know the one. From there, you will instruct her to enter, but you will not enter, nor will you allow yourself to be seen. Lord Genji is within and you will not be forgiven if he is disturbed. When you have finished with this task, you are to sign Setoku-san into the clan registry for testing and trial service. Is this understood?"
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Inaba Kiyomasa
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Roleplay posts: 22
Age: 35
Registered: May 3, 2017 20:55:12 GMT -8
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Post by Inaba Kiyomasa on May 20, 2017 21:22:42 GMT -8
"Yes, Omura-sama," he said, once again bowing. He had been dismissed, or so he had thought so, to go perform his duties. So he continued on past the drab Hizashi clan karo and his run-down ronin applicant, and proceeded to the claustrophobic stables. Here, a very small section of the compound had been set aside for tethering horses for temporary visitation. His two samurai road guards would be given free reign of the courtyard for the duration of their stay, and Inaba proceeded to search for @ketsueki.
Eventually he'd find her, perusing a side garden, mostly in her lonesome. She moved quite gracefully for the prisoner he had seen the night before, and he couldn't help but admire her ascension. Here, in the pleasantries of the great lord's garden, in the spring morning's sun and to the chirping of birds, there was no room for any re-visitation of his harsh words from the past.
"Hello, Ketsueki. You're looking wonderful this morning," he said with a chipper undertone, having no real investment in starting off the conversation on the wrong foot. "How are you doing?"
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Registered: May 19, 2024 6:00:17 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2017 21:38:53 GMT -8
Ketsueki turned her head quickly, the man's voice notorious in her head. She knew it - it wasn't one she as likely to forget after the venom he spat at her a day or two prior. Her first expression upon seeing his face again wasn't particularly friendly - her eyes were distrustful. Perhaps a little angry, but there was a certain dislike there.
Yet, she kept her tone low and even. If this was a set-up... she wasn't about to cause a scene. That had never been something for her to do, in or outside her career. "... thank you. I am well." Her mending hands came to settle one over the other at her lap where she stood. "Is there something I can help you with? Provided it isn't sitting in a small box, that is," she adds, letting the words hang.
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Inaba Kiyomasa
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Roleplay posts: 22
Age: 35
Registered: May 3, 2017 20:55:12 GMT -8
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Post by Inaba Kiyomasa on May 20, 2017 21:52:54 GMT -8
He almost chuckled. "No, no... I had no interest in seeing you in a box. And so I let you out. To your crimes, you have already had sufficient punishment. As a man of justice, I see little need for more," he explained, walking very slowly around a nicely manicured section of raked sand, boulders, and neatly trimmed pines. "And so I sent you here, in a sense, though you were still a prisoner until the great Lord Genji released you into his service. We are forever indebted to him for his support for my decision," he said, almost sagely. He didn't give her any more time than to think, however, as he proceeded to the mission rather quickly.
"So, I have been instructed to take you to him," he said, crossing over a small wooden bridge and turning his path towards an entrance to the compound. "Enter only when instructed. Press your forehead to the floor when you enter, and hold your bow until you are given permission to rise. If he bows, then you bow lower, and if I may give you some personal advice... remember to just nod slowly, and say yes, my lord. And fix that crease in your kimono. There, at your side. It looks terrible."
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Registered: May 19, 2024 6:00:17 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2017 22:07:43 GMT -8
She wasn't sure which was it that saved him from potentially receiving a blow to the nose - her slim grip on proper standing and manners, or the fact her hands were nowhere near ready to start engaging in physical encounters. But she swallowed her pride and simply nodded, waiting at the door for the word... paying no mind to the crease for the moment. That was the only insult she could give the man.
She didn't quite grasp nor believe that this man, after their first encounter, was anything close to sincere.
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Inaba Kiyomasa
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Roleplay posts: 22
Age: 35
Registered: May 3, 2017 20:55:12 GMT -8
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Post by Inaba Kiyomasa on May 20, 2017 22:12:42 GMT -8
After leading Ketsueki in to see Lord Genji in a room within the compound, he returned to the gate. If Omura was still present, he would bow. He was ready to write in Setoku.
"Reporting for scribe service."
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Shinamori Setoku
Dedicated
*~* Owner of the mysterious den known as 'Sakura Ken' in Tamatoshi Bay*~*
Roleplay posts: 150
Age: 32
Physical Description: A humble, yet more rugged looking Samurai of the Hizashi Samurai, Shinamori Setoku stands at 6' evenly. He has waist length jet black hair, pulled into a ponytail, with brownish, almost Amber eyes, and is commonly swathed with a purple haori over his Black Hakama, red obi, and baggy, loose fitting white Kimono. He also sports metal plated Geta Sandals.
Clothes and Equipment: A wakizashi in a yellow saya (scabbard), wrapped with a yellow Katatemaki ito (Battle Wrap) around the tsuka (hilt.) While the Kojiri (End of the scabbard) had a black bit of burned metal. The Tsuba (Guard) was an odd circular symbol of the Shibata clan. And the weapon's Tsuka is usually seen sticking out of his kimono, opposite his heart. A Katana with a red saya with a red katatemaki ito around the hilt is normally hanging tachi style (Edge facing the ground) from his obi.
Registered: May 19, 2017 13:09:44 GMT -8
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Post by Shinamori Setoku on May 20, 2017 22:43:30 GMT -8
"I see... and the Hizashi clan is hiring. You may be required to do some paperwork, and there are some tests we will want to put you through." Omura's expression hadn't changed a bit, but it was clear by the content of his words that the Hizashi clan was welcoming any sword for sale with wide and welcome arms. Even tonight's festival would be a test, and Setoku would most assuredly be watched, examined for his personality and temperament. He'd find himself sized up as Omura's analytic gaze scanned his figure. ".. But I suggest that you seek out the manor's lead servant, Nakatani. You will need to be cleaned up, before you do anything." "Very well. My thanks." Setoku nodded his head to the man, his own eyes sizing up the man as well. Born within the Shibata clan linage, the testing and festive get together would be nothing new for him. And, he had to admit, clean clothes and socializing was something he perhaps did need. Though when the other man approached, Setoku gave him a bare glance, watching as the man set off first to do his work. "Seeking swords, clearly. Preparing for war? Perhaps I'll fit right in..." He spoke to no one in particular, and seemed startled when Inaba reported back. Setoku merely bowed his head to the man, fully acknowledging him now. "I am at your disposal."
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Omura Kawakami
Committed
Roleplay posts: 52
Age: 46
Physical Description: Middle-aged, clean shaven with a short and tight topknot.
Clothes and Equipment: Stately grey layers suiting of his position as a Kiyonai official. Katana and wakizashi.
Player's online availability : Primarily evenings.
Registered: Jul 26, 2015 9:41:31 GMT -8
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Post by Omura Kawakami on May 20, 2017 23:03:56 GMT -8
Omura would begin the process. He'd collect the information he could about the man. His Shibata clan lineage was what sealed the deal, however, given their loyalty in the past. He made notes on the scroll he carried with him at most times, tucked into his sash, using a brush that seemed mysteriously to leave marks only on this paper, and was otherwise without ink. Then, Inaba returned.
"Very good, Kiyomasa-san. Take over, will you? I have done most of the process for you."
He handed him the brush and scroll, and departed.
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Inaba Kiyomasa
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Roleplay posts: 22
Age: 35
Registered: May 3, 2017 20:55:12 GMT -8
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Post by Inaba Kiyomasa on May 20, 2017 23:10:03 GMT -8
"Yes, Omura-sama." He bowed. Omura then departed.
"You will have to demonstrate your worth, in kenjutsu," he said to Setoku when they were left alone at the entrance. "But I'm not exactly sure how or when that will transpire. Let's get you to Nakatani, who can get you cleaned up and ready for this evening's festivities."
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Kojuro Hizashi
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Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on May 21, 2017 1:30:43 GMT -8
Kojuro also glanced over at the ronin who entered the estate. Not that more numbers weren't useful, but accepting so many people whose allegiances were unclear could be a liability as well as an asset. Omura expertly dealt with the situation while Kojuro turned his attention back to Hosokawa Masahiro and Aya. “It's good to hear you will be close at hand,” he replied with a smile. Hosokawa seemed a serious man, and there was no telling what went on beneath the stony facade he presented. “Since my uncle is engaged in other matters, please join me for tea in the garden,” he invited them both. “I will join you shortly. Nakatani-san will show you the way.” Perhaps some peaceful surroundings would set them more at their ease, and at the very least they could talk while not standing among a motley collection of strangers. He hoped Nakatani wouldn't mind that he had co-opted their tea-drinking for the sake of the two honoured guests. After leaving the Hosokawas in Nakatani's hands, he left the courtyard to go inside, clean up and get changed. In a few minutes he would reappear in the garden to meet them, in whatever secluded spot Nakatani had chosen.
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Post by Hosokawa Gentarou Masahiro on May 21, 2017 7:44:21 GMT -8
Once Hizashi Kojuro had directed them to the capable hands of one of his liege's servants Nakatani, Masahiro inclined his head to the fledgling young master before turned his attention fully towards the other. Masahiro maintained that inscrutable mask as he stood beside his lady wife in his lacquered red armor while a retainer remained near with his helmet and spear in hand. The courtyard further became congested as sell-swords seemed to swell within. He was vaguely aware of the call to arms his lordship had sent out across the countryside. It concerned him, however, as he considered having so many untested and unknown swords so close to the venerable Hizashi-no-Kami. While he trusted in the wisdom of his liege he did not trust ronin - men who were no better than dogs, loyal to coin and by the will of the Heavens without masters of their own.
Masahiro knew Nakatani only in passing as his presence before had largely been minimal at best before his promotion. So, the banner lord regarded the young woman warily though any suspicions were not notable features upon his visage. With regards to decorum and propriety the samurai offered her a respectful bow befitting her station and nothing more before he offered proper address.
"The young lord Hizashi Kojuro bids you escort us to the gardens for tea, Nakatani-san. If you would please, show my lady wife and I there for tea," the warrior spoke.
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Shinamori Setoku
Dedicated
*~* Owner of the mysterious den known as 'Sakura Ken' in Tamatoshi Bay*~*
Roleplay posts: 150
Age: 32
Physical Description: A humble, yet more rugged looking Samurai of the Hizashi Samurai, Shinamori Setoku stands at 6' evenly. He has waist length jet black hair, pulled into a ponytail, with brownish, almost Amber eyes, and is commonly swathed with a purple haori over his Black Hakama, red obi, and baggy, loose fitting white Kimono. He also sports metal plated Geta Sandals.
Clothes and Equipment: A wakizashi in a yellow saya (scabbard), wrapped with a yellow Katatemaki ito (Battle Wrap) around the tsuka (hilt.) While the Kojiri (End of the scabbard) had a black bit of burned metal. The Tsuba (Guard) was an odd circular symbol of the Shibata clan. And the weapon's Tsuka is usually seen sticking out of his kimono, opposite his heart. A Katana with a red saya with a red katatemaki ito around the hilt is normally hanging tachi style (Edge facing the ground) from his obi.
Registered: May 19, 2017 13:09:44 GMT -8
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Post by Shinamori Setoku on May 21, 2017 8:07:43 GMT -8
"Yes, Omura-sama." He bowed. Omura then departed. "You will have to demonstrate your worth, in kenjutsu," he said to Setoku when they were left alone at the entrance. "But I'm not exactly sure how or when that will transpire. Let's get you to Nakatani, who can get you cleaned up and ready for this evening's festivities." Setoku watched Omura depart, feeling a strange tingling on the back of his neck. That man... It was as if he personally knew Setoku, and his now fallen clan. But how could he? Setoku had never seen this man before. Maybe he was thinking too much into it. His attention fell back to Inaba. "Very well - A good image is always important to project. And may I ask about my opponent, if you have an idea? Because if they are anything like that man who departed... It seems I'll have quite a test."
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Inaba Kiyomasa
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Roleplay posts: 22
Age: 35
Registered: May 3, 2017 20:55:12 GMT -8
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Post by Inaba Kiyomasa on May 21, 2017 8:13:12 GMT -8
"Indeed. First, let's get you cleaned up. Follow me."
Inaba would take Setoku to the bath house area. Here, the man would be given ample time to bathe, with clean clothing left behind for him by an unseen servant. Inaba had a tremendous amount of patience and wouldn't insist that he hurry, no matter how long he took. Looking presentable this evening was of utmost importance.
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Nakatani
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Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
Physical Description: Nakatani used to be a Meiko (apprentice geisha) in Katashima. Currently she is in service of Lord Genji. She has a cute and small rounded face and long black hair, usually knotted in the old Geisha styles.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nakatani is almost always found wearing beautiful and elegant kimono's made of high quality silks and other fabrics.
When in the comfort of her own home, she will wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a natural look and a simple linnen kimono to keep herself comfortable, but she will rarely show herself that way in public.
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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on May 21, 2017 8:19:20 GMT -8
"As you wish Hosokawa-sama." She bowed deeply for him out of respect and also bowed to his wife that besides him. "If you would feel free to follow me." she smiled to them both and would lead them to the gardens.
<Exit to gardens>
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Shinamori Setoku
Dedicated
*~* Owner of the mysterious den known as 'Sakura Ken' in Tamatoshi Bay*~*
Roleplay posts: 150
Age: 32
Physical Description: A humble, yet more rugged looking Samurai of the Hizashi Samurai, Shinamori Setoku stands at 6' evenly. He has waist length jet black hair, pulled into a ponytail, with brownish, almost Amber eyes, and is commonly swathed with a purple haori over his Black Hakama, red obi, and baggy, loose fitting white Kimono. He also sports metal plated Geta Sandals.
Clothes and Equipment: A wakizashi in a yellow saya (scabbard), wrapped with a yellow Katatemaki ito (Battle Wrap) around the tsuka (hilt.) While the Kojiri (End of the scabbard) had a black bit of burned metal. The Tsuba (Guard) was an odd circular symbol of the Shibata clan. And the weapon's Tsuka is usually seen sticking out of his kimono, opposite his heart. A Katana with a red saya with a red katatemaki ito around the hilt is normally hanging tachi style (Edge facing the ground) from his obi.
Registered: May 19, 2017 13:09:44 GMT -8
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Post by Shinamori Setoku on May 21, 2017 8:32:29 GMT -8
"As you wish."
Setoku would obediently follow the man, and head to the baths. About an hour would pass before Setoku would return, carrying his no-dachi across his shoulders, wearing a kimono and hakama which was provided for him. His hair pulled into a much more presentable pony tail, instead of the usual top knot. He would find his way back to Inaba, bowing his head slightly.
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Inaba Kiyomasa
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Roleplay posts: 22
Age: 35
Registered: May 3, 2017 20:55:12 GMT -8
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Post by Inaba Kiyomasa on May 21, 2017 8:49:40 GMT -8
He gave him one quick look of approval. Definitely an improvement from before. From here he would fetch Tika Seya from the gardens, and bring both to the dojo.
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Hosokawa Aya
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Roleplay posts: 7
Registered: May 17, 2017 18:29:43 GMT -8
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Post by Hosokawa Aya on May 21, 2017 10:30:34 GMT -8
Once Hizashi Kojuro had directed them to the capable hands of one of his liege's servants Nakatani, Masahiro inclined his head to the fledgling young master before turned his attention fully towards the other. Masahiro maintained that inscrutable mask as he stood beside his lady wife in his lacquered red armor while a retainer remained near with his helmet and spear in hand. The courtyard further became congested as sell-swords seemed to swell within. He was vaguely aware of the call to arms his lordship had sent out across the countryside. It concerned him, however, as he considered having so many untested and unknown swords so close to the venerable Hizashi-no-Kami. While he trusted in the wisdom of his liege he did not trust ronin - men who were no better than dogs, loyal to coin and by the will of the Heavens without masters of their own. Masahiro knew Nakatani only in passing as his presence before had largely been minimal at best before his promotion. So, the banner lord regarded the young woman warily though any suspicions were not notable features upon his visage. With regards to decorum and propriety the samurai offered her a respectful bow befitting her station and nothing more before he offered proper address. "The young lord Hizashi Kojuro bids you escort us to the gardens for tea, Nakatani-san. If you would please, show my lady wife and I there for tea," the warrior spoke. Aya bowed respectfully once more to Hizashi-dono's young nephew, a serene hint of a smile on her face as he departed. Turning her attention to the indicated servant, the woman Nakatani, Aya's features smoothed into her usual impassive expression. She had heard rumours of the woman, of course, who hadn't? But she seemed to have great influence over Lord Genji and so she must be treated with extreme care. Aya acknowledged her with a polite nod and then followed her into the garden, carefully making sure to keep several paces behind her husband.
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