Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
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 Nov 16, 2017 13:23:41 GMT -8
The garden was a beautiful enclosed space that was presided over by a majestic cherry tree, now with the petals mostly fallen to make way for summer's leaves, draping the ground in an elegant pale pink that reminded anyone contemplating it somewhat of snow, and of the transience of all things.The plants and rocks were set off by an array of samurai guards, patiently waiting for the possibility of trouble with their matched pairs of swords ready to be drawn at a moment's notice. The buildings that edged the garden were surrounded by a polished wooden veranda. Sitting in front of the veranda was a ten foot tall ogre. That was probably what would first draw the eye.
Kojuro sat on the veranda next to the ogre, dressed in full armour, with his helmet beside him, sipping tea. Guards sat on either side, appearing not to pay attention, as a servant knelt attentively to pour tea for the young lord and the ogre. They didn't need to wait too long for everyone to arrive, and once that was done, Kojuro could pause in his tea drinking to address the assembled group. “Wuppo here, who I'm sure you've all met or at least are aware of..." he nodded towards the ogre, “has a magical bag, where items go in … and then disappear. There are two items that we need to retreive from it. The first is a magical ocarina belonging to a friend of Wuppo's and a guest of the Hizashi clan, Rena Kesarus. I have made a personal promise to both Wuppo and Rena that I will find a way to get the instrument back to Rena, so that she can return to her homeland. This is the most important part of the mission. The other item is a sword - a katana that Sou Yasuke accidentally lost in the bag, and I feel a little responsible for that happening too...” he gave a wry smile reflecting back on how he had essentially tricked Yasuke into throwing his sword in the bag just for his own amusement. In a commanding voice he stated, “Today, we will enter this bag ourselves, hopefully to discover where the items go that have disappeared, and see if we can bring them back. It's possible that we won't get anywhere, but it's also possible that if we can get out, then things may emerge from the bag into the Hizashi Mansion, hence the extra guards.”
He looked over towards some men with large reels of scarlet cord. “We will attach ourselves to a cord, in order to have a way back out. Any questions?”
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Wuppo
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Roleplay posts: 114
Physical Description: "The citizens of Tamatoshi Bay would lay eyes on Wuppo, a 10-foot tall ogre, dirty with grime and what was probably dried blood. The giant's black beard was messily braided and twisted into two strands that hung from his chin, and the hair atop his head tied into a somewhat familiar but not entirely correct topknot."
Registered: Jun 20, 2017 3:10:43 GMT -8
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Post by Wuppo on Nov 17, 2017 17:34:52 GMT -8
If the ogre had any questions at all when Kojuro showed up at his cave requesting that he bring his bag to the Hizashi Mansion, Wuppo kept them to himself. Of course he would come. Kojuro was the only other being Wuppo counted among his friends in the world, and would come to Kojuro's residence whenever asked; he'd come for no reason at all, so it would seem foolish to ask for a reason. Once at the mansion, Kojuro, knowing well Wuppo's great love of tea, would offer him some tea; as strange as it might seem, an ogre drinking tea.
Of all the things for the lumbering, dimwitted giant to take a liking to, tea seemed the least likely. In the years before he'd met Kojuro, Wuppo had spent a lot of time observing the ritual of tea-drinking from afar, and then tried to mimic it the best he could with what he'd had at his disposal. This meant broken discarded bowls and wooden cups, and tea made from just about anything he could find in the wilderness; tree leaves, bush berries, twigs and sticks. It was only after he'd met Kojuro that the ogre had been introduced to what the humans would call a proper tea, and would then be able to mimic the taste of actual tea with the things he could find on his mountain. Also, at his cave, Wuppo now had the makings of a real tea service - as chipped and cracked as the porcelain and glass bits may have been.
At the Hizashi mansion, Wuppo was served tea in a large white bowl with a delicate floral pattern hand-painted on the side of it. He smiled as if he was trying to show every one of the teeth in his mouth as the bowl was set on the veranda in front of him, and filled with piping hot tea. Wuppo lowered his face down to the bowl, and sniffed the air above the steaming herbal potion. After breathing in a few lungfuls of the steam, he reached his large hand out, and touched just the tip of his index finger to the side of the bowl. He pushed his finger tangentially along the ornate painting on the side of the vessel, turning it bit by bit. Wuppo lowered his head down to the side of the bowl (which was still sitting on the floor of the veranda), appearing to examine the flowers as they scrolled by with each gentle poke of his finger.
"Hmmm.." Wuppo said, squinting a bit at the side of the bowl, obviously examining it closely. After a moment, he added, "Das some nice dainty bits."
It appeared that the ogre's discerning eye for quality tea vessels had ruled this particular bowl more than adequate for tea consumption, though it was anyone's guess what criteria the giant might be using. It was only now that Wuppo realized there were more humans, which seemed to neither surprise him nor stop his odd behavior. Tea was about ritual, and Wuppo saw no reason the ritual of tea couldn't continue while Kojuro told the humans about his bag.
Wuppo did nod his head at the mention of the ocarina, stopping with his tea long enough to add; "Das nice horselady fing!"
The ogre's voice was deep, gravelly, and perhaps just a bit louder than what would be appropriate for the serine setting of such a beautiful garden. When Kojuro asked if there were any questions, Wuppo seemed to have one.
"Wise Otta!" he said as he straightened his back, looking up from his tea. "How we'z get da Otta in me bag? Dis bag only for da fings I don' like! An' wise Otta, him good. Him what gots da dragonbug. Puttin' nice fings in me bag, das what get we'z here now!"
Wuppo obviously had concerns about putting more people and things of valuable in the bag that he was convinced was only for the things he didn't like.
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Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Yasuke Shisou on Dec 13, 2017 9:35:55 GMT -8
It was a sight to be seen. An ogre sipping tea from a large bowl pretending he was some kind of noble and then the actual noble beside him. Well, for a noble Kojuro was a special case, Yasuke reckoned and approached him.
"You're wearing a full armor Hizashi-dono?" Yasuke said gazed up and down his expensive armor. "You know that we are climbing into a bag right?" Yasuke commented, as he himself had been so wise as to not wear armor so he could better wriggle himself into it. And who knew what the terrain was down there? Stuff and dead bodies everywhere was difficult to move about in when wearing armor.
"Also guys..! Yasuke and paused waiting for the attention. "Did anyone here try to actually turn the bag upside down and shake it a bit?" He asked, thinking they probably hadn't and that they could save themselves a lot of hassle, if that approach worked.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
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 Dec 30, 2017 9:54:32 GMT -8
“I know that we're climbing into a bag, Sou,” he said. “Given that its a bag full of things Wuppo dislikes enough to hide forever into a bottomless bag, such as bandits, pointy bits, angry bears and other such items it makes sense to prepare for trouble. If you don't want to be tied down at least put some light armour on.” He nodded to one of the guards. “Hoshino, lend Sou Yasuke your armour.” There didn't seem to be any negotiation on this point as one of the guards took off a light do and set of greaves and wristguards, and then helped Yasuke into it. Since the Hizashi troops learned to do everything in armour, including swimming across rivers, it didn't impede their activity too much if they were used to wearing it. Kojuro really had no idea what to expect if they managed to get into the bag. Everything in it could have been turned into soup or just plain disappeared for all he knew, but on the other hand it could drop them straight into a pile of “pointy bits” that Wuppo had previously confiscated. Meanwhile a priest with a tall black hat was standing next to the bag waving a wand covered with paper streamers over it and chanting a blessing, so that any kami inside the bag, and the kami of the bag itself, might be pacified. A smell of incense wafted through on the breeze. Turning to Wuppo, he confessed, “I'm not sure about that. I suppose we will try to climb in of our own accord. If that doesn't work, then you can grab us and put us in there. If that doesn't work, then maybe Sou will have to go in on his own,” he glanced over to see how Yasuke would take that, but then turned back to Wuppo again. “Remember when those bandits had your bag? They put things in there that they liked, that they thought were good or valuable, like Rena-san's ocarina. So things you don't not like have been put in the bag before.” To Kojuro this made logical sense even though Wuppo might not see it that way. When Yasuke made his suggestion about turning the bag upside down, Kojuro faced him with a narrow-eyed smile, as he tried not to laugh. It was too obvious to even occur to him to do so, perhaps he had discounted it because he assumed that Wuppo would have tried it, but no, he hadn't thought of trying to tip the bag upside down and shake it. Maintaining his composure, he swallowed down his laughter and cleared his throat. He exchanged a glance with the ogre and raised an eyebrow. “Have you?” he asked, before turning back to Yasuke. “Good bit of lateral thinking there, Sou. You may go ahead and shake the bag. Men, be on standby in case anything comes out!” As much as he found Sou Yasuke to be a very odd person, he did come up with ideas from time to time that had flashes of brilliance in them. |
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Wuppo
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Roleplay posts: 114
Physical Description: "The citizens of Tamatoshi Bay would lay eyes on Wuppo, a 10-foot tall ogre, dirty with grime and what was probably dried blood. The giant's black beard was messily braided and twisted into two strands that hung from his chin, and the hair atop his head tied into a somewhat familiar but not entirely correct topknot."
Registered: Jun 20, 2017 3:10:43 GMT -8
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Post by Wuppo on Jan 15, 2018 4:10:17 GMT -8
As Kojuro and Yasuke exchanged words, Wuppo touched the thumb and first finger of each of his hands to the large bowl full of hot tea, and hoisted the vessel to his mouth. Two fingers of one of the ogre’s powerful hands would have been more than sufficient for the task, but Wuppo left nothing to chance and used four fingers for extra stability and grip. Wuppo pursed his lips and blew on the tea gently in short bursts - much like the rhythm of a dog sniffing around, but exhaling instead of inhaling. It was odd, but one could imagine that these techniques had come to Wuppo through trial and error. Crushing parts of his tea service by accident was upsetting, so he used four fingers to hold the bowl. Blowing on the hot tea hard enough to slosh it out of the bowl was unpleasant (and potentially painful), so he’d adopted his strange tea-cooling technique. When Wuppo judged the tea to be sufficiently cooled, he places his lips on the rim of the bowl and tilted some of the tea into his mouth. It was still a bit hot, but of much higher quality and certainly better tasting than the wild tea the ogre was able to collect from the different plants around his cave. It was only after Wuppo had returned the bowl to the wooden floor it had been served to him on that he realized he was being talked to. Wuppo scratched his chin at Kojuro’s words, thinking for a moment, trying to remember before shaking his head. “Wuppo not turn bag over.” He got to his feet and turned around, pointing at a spot just to the right of his lower back where the bag normally hung. “I’z keep bag here on back! An’ back not turn over, so bag not turn over!” Simple logic for a simple creature. Nonetheless, Wuppo walked over to where the bag was undergoing its blessing to calm any spirits within, and picked up the empty (rather beat up) leather bag. He opened it, looked down inside and saw nothing but the bottom of an empty bag – as always. Wuppo let the flap hang open, and holding the bottom of the bag turned it upside down and gave it a shake. At first, nothing appeared to happen, but after another shake, a handful of strange-looking dried up seed pods fell from the empty bag and onto the ground.  Wuppo appeared confused as he turned the bag upright once more to look inside – of course it was empty. He bent and picked up one of the strange pods, examining it closely before nodding his head. “Dis dem!” he announced. “Dis dem what hurt Wuppo foot! Dem on mountain when it cold. Dem come from tree an’ Wuppo step on dem - OW! – an’ dem hurt Wuppo foot. I’z not like spiky bits, so I’z put dem in bag! Then daze not hurt Wuppo foot.” While he obviously recognized the small caltrop-like seed pods that fell out of the bag, Wuppo seemed unable to offer any suggestions on why they would fall out and nothing anything else. |
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Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Yasuke Shisou on Jan 15, 2018 14:08:20 GMT -8
Hmm, the sound of all those dangerous things did make a sound argument for wearing armor. Those heavy clunky things weren't exactly his favorites, but this light version was actually pretty nice he thought as he wore the guard's armor.
"This feels good. Maybe you won't get it back." he said with a wry smile to the guard. Maybe Yasuke would keep it, but of course he had to see how it held up before he could even make such a decision. Some stupid old fart seemed to wave a stick over the bag and it bored Yasuke immensely and the smell of incense was already making him zone out when suddenly he saw his opportunity to escape boredom. "Hey Hoshino, give me your gloves too." he said with a unassuming voice.
"Hey... Wuppo, are you ticklish..?" he asked with a wry smile as Yasuke reached for the armpits of the ogre and tickled him the best he had learned hoping a laughing ogre would be more fun than a chanting priest. He might have figured that an ogre's armpits weren't especially hygienic but then again he was wearing Hoshino's gloves so what could go wrong?
He then heard Kojuro mention he could go down there by himself. A quick startling jump was the reaction from Yasuke.
"What..!" he said, though he came to his senses again. It was just another way of getting to him - again. Yasuke initially frowned but faked a laugh shortly after. "Yeah that's a good one there! You have the mind of a comedian!" he said trying to sound as if he meant it. However Yasuke soon forgot about it when Wuppo turned the bag top down. Yasuke was curious to how it turned out, but thought that it was likely that nothing happened.
But when a few strange pods came out he couldn't help but putting a wide smile on.
"What did I tell you, Kojuro..! Ehh... dono!" he said excited almost forgetting the correct prefix. "Now we just have to shake it a few more times and my katana comes out again!" he said, and was glad that it would likely be solved in such an easy way. Who needed armor anyway?
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
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 Feb 8, 2018 14:33:17 GMT -8
Kojuro chuckled when Yasuke tried to tickle Wuppo with Hoshino’s gloves on, appreciating the fact that the two of them seemed to be getting along well. It wasn’t just anyone who would have the courage to get close to the ogre, never mind to joke around with him like that. “A comedian, me?” he frowned at Yasuke confused. “I was serious. But you’re probably not in any danger of having to go in alone. Wuppo seems to like you well enough. I suppose that means either both of us go, or neither of us.” Strange how Yasuke could be tickling the armpits of an ogre one minute, and then be terrified of going into a magic bag the next.
He was surprised to see something come out of the bag once Wuppo tipped it upside down, but it appeared to only be some kind of plant similar to water caltrops. After Wuppo confirmed that he had indeed put them in the bag, Kojuro wondered aloud, “Hmm… so why did only those fall out?” There was also the possibility that everything he put in the bag turned into the spiky seed-casings, which wouldn’t be the best outcome for him and Sou Yasuke if they went inside. Not the worst, but by no means the best.
“Go ahead and shake it again,” he said to Wuppo, “but it’s going to take a lot of shaking to get everything out of there. To find what we want, we’re going to have to go in ourselves.” Of course, it might have been possible to just have someone shake the bag constantly in shifts until what they wanted fell out, but that didn’t seem like the most fun way to go about things. He motioned to the samurai standing by the reels of red cord to begin tying it on to Yasuke and himself as he stood up from the veranda and walked towards them, motioning for Yasuke to do the same.
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Wuppo
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Roleplay posts: 114
Physical Description: "The citizens of Tamatoshi Bay would lay eyes on Wuppo, a 10-foot tall ogre, dirty with grime and what was probably dried blood. The giant's black beard was messily braided and twisted into two strands that hung from his chin, and the hair atop his head tied into a somewhat familiar but not entirely correct topknot."
Registered: Jun 20, 2017 3:10:43 GMT -8
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Post by Wuppo on Feb 20, 2018 18:19:00 GMT -8
Yasuke’s sudden tickling caught Wuppo off-guard somewhat. Most humans - at least the ones he’d been in contact with in Tawakoshi - seemed to have exactly no desire to interact with him physically, or even at all. This might well have been the first time the ogre had been tickled by a human, and he instinctually held his bag up above his head with both hands, as to protect it from the reach of anyone attempting to snatch it from him.
It took a moment for it to register in Wuppo’s mind what was happening, and as he was tickled he began to giggle;
“Huuh.. Huh-huh.. Huh huh huh-huh!” Wuppo’s giggles quickly became laughter as he was tickled about his exposed armpits. He continued to hold his bag above his head, squirming a bit but making no move to put his arms down.
“Da tagga-fish!” he exclaimed through laughter as he picked his feet up one at a time in an almost jerking walking in place movement.
To call the scene ‘odd’ would be an understatement on the level of calling the great oceans of the world ‘damp’. Up until that point it might have seemed impossible to make an ogre at the Hizashi mansion look more out of place than he already was, but somehow Yasuke had found a way to make it happen. If Wuppo noticed at all (and he probably didn’t), he didn’t let becoming even more of a spectacle get in the way of enjoying the simple fun of being tickled. After Yasuke stopped, Wuppo would eventually calm down from his laughing.
When that had happened, Wuppo once again shook the bag just as he had before - holding it upside down and giving it a good firm shake with both hands. Nothing came out. He turned the back upright once more and looked down into the empty satchel.
“Hmmm..” he pondered confused as he held the bag upside down once more and gave it a very vigorous shaking. Once again, nothing came of his efforts. Not even the seed pods he’d dubbed ‘spiky bits’.
He looked at Kojuro. “Das good shake! Nuffin’ come out. Dis how bag work! Wuppo puts da fings in, dayz don’ come back to bodder Wuppo no more.”
What good was a bag for things Wuppo didn’t like if one could just shake them right back out again?
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Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Yasuke Shisou on Feb 22, 2018 9:47:37 GMT -8
Yasuke was never too keen on entering the bag by himself and was kind of happy that Kojuro would join though he wouldn't admit it if asked. As Kojuro asked Wuppo to shake it again seemingly nothing came out this time and if anyone could shake it properly it was probably Wuppo with his huge physical power.
"Then... I suppose we should enter?" Yasuke proposed somewhat reluctantly. He braced himself and stepped in front of Wuppo as he glanced back at Kojuro. "You better be following me!" he said with a frown before looking back at Wuppo. "Okay come on, throw me in the bag or put the bag over my head and I'll finally get to see what all this nonsense is about..." Yasuke said and crossed his arms. Yasuke tried to think about manly things as fisticuffs and really strong alcohol to get his mind away from the doubt and fear that actually threatened his mind right now.
"Also I hope this cord will hold..." he said and felt the red cord, giving it a nudge to make sure it didn't snap that easily. "And you guys hold on to that robe good!" he said and pointed at the samurai responsible for reeling him up again.
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Wuppo
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Roleplay posts: 114
Physical Description: "The citizens of Tamatoshi Bay would lay eyes on Wuppo, a 10-foot tall ogre, dirty with grime and what was probably dried blood. The giant's black beard was messily braided and twisted into two strands that hung from his chin, and the hair atop his head tied into a somewhat familiar but not entirely correct topknot."
Registered: Jun 20, 2017 3:10:43 GMT -8
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Post by Wuppo on Mar 4, 2018 17:44:52 GMT -8
As the time for Kojuro and Yasuke to enter the bag drew near, Kojuro ordered that Wuppo be supplied with food and tea while he remained with his bag. Wuppo's job was, of course, to guard the bag. Wuppo was not the type to hide his feelings well, and was obviously uncomfortable putting two people he did like into the bag for things he did not like. But, nonetheless Wuppo promised to stay exactly on the spot he currently stood until the pair returned.
Once Kojuro and Yasuke were lowered into his bag, Wuppo slung it back behind him and pulled the leather strap over his head to the opposite shoulder so the bag would rest (as it always did) just behind his right hip. Wuppo then sat down and crossed his legs, exactly on the spot he'd been standing. As good as his word to his only friends, it would take several teams of wild horses to pull Wuppo off his spot.
Rain or shine, the ogre would remain; an odd juxtaposition of the beauty and variety nature could produce in Tawakoshi.
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Kaen Kogoeshinu
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Roleplay posts: 68
Age: 27
Registered: May 23, 2017 23:35:01 GMT -8
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Post by Kaen Kogoeshinu on Jul 19, 2018 3:58:35 GMT -8
Kaen walked out into the cozy little garden, he took a big breath of fresh air as he approached the small shrine. He lit the stick of incense and put it in a slot. He would then bow his head, saying a little prayer. "Grandfather, protect me in these trying times."
He would then sit in the middle of the garden, taking in his surroundings as a small breeze blew through his black and gold Dragon embroidered kimono. Even more of a rare sight he left his swords in his room. His mind raced with thoughts from the past couple months. Tokung, the mountains, Sen, Shiori, even the Iron Crane. Sen above all else stuck with him, he hoped she was ok and maybe he could see her again, the rules of being upperclass be damned.
Somewhere in his meditative state his mine went towards to why? In the middle of his spying turned investigation into the group so called the Iron Crane, some person came an told him to report back to the mansion. The concern he felt he said goodbye to Shiori and rushed back with Sen by his side.
With his coming home ritual complete he waited, surely word of his return must have reach his oldest friend by now.
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Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Yasuke Shisou on Jul 19, 2018 8:12:09 GMT -8
Yawning Yasuke moved through the gardens. So Kojuro wanted a war to put Tawakoshi under Hizashi rule? Well at least Yasuke couldn't call him unambitious, but even though Yasuke was no slough when it came to handling a spear and a sword, the idea of the battlefield was not one he fancied. It was hard to outsmart clouds of arrows aimed randomly on open ground and at any moment some asshole from your own team could panic and attack his team mates. It was a poor way to go, but at least now as Kojuro's personal guard he would likely fight alongside people who didn't hold their katana at the blade and it somewhat comforted him. However he was unsure how far his previous underhanded fighting techniques would get him on the battlefield. Well, Yasuke had other tricks than back stabbing up his sleeve and possessed a very solid fighting experience too. "As long as I don't meet some immortal oni dude..." Yasuke joked to himself as he passed around a tree to see a guy leaning down in front of a small shrine and Yasuke would observe him for a short while. Who was this? His flashy clothes didn't look like any the Hizashi usually wore and Yasuke had never seen him before. A spy? A stupid spy to sit in the middle of the garden with his eyes closed? Definitely, but Yasuke knew the old trick with standing out so much that no one questions your motivation for being there. Some ninja trick he had heard the S... Sun'in? Son'an ninja use? It didn't matter though, and moving in from behind Yasuke had learned to become quite the silent predator from his earlier deeds. The flowing kimono hid his ability to determine if the culprit had any weapons on him, so Yasuke took no chances. Unsheathing his wakizashi smoothly and with a sly grin Yasuke had to actively remember himself that this one needed not die if he could catch him alive and while waiting Kaen Kogoeshinu would find the blade of Yasuke's wakizashi pressed towards his throat as Yasuke grabbed Kaen by the back of his collar pulling him backwards and towards the ground with his rather scary strength until the opponent was pinned. "So you parrot, what are you doing inside the Hizashi mansion? Spying? Assassinating? Laying eggs? You better spit it out!" Yasuke said with a snarl and barred his teeth at Kaen. |
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Kaen Kogoeshinu
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Roleplay posts: 68
Age: 27
Registered: May 23, 2017 23:35:01 GMT -8
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Post by Kaen Kogoeshinu on Jul 19, 2018 13:16:05 GMT -8
As he pondered for a few moments, he hoped Sen would meet him in town since they rode straight here. "Maybe I could invite her here.." He said his words trailing off not paying attention to his surroundings. Most guards knew who he was, even sent someone with word the he was here to Koji-sama. In a flash he was knocked on the ground with a wakasashi was placed towards his throat, the man stood over him but all Kaen could must is a small chuckle "A parrot? What is with people and these bird names lately.." Kaen shook his head "Prefer Hawk."
He laughed softly to himself, "Yes, be wary of the assassin running around in day clothes with no weapons." He shook his head "My name is Kogoeshinu Kaen of Clan Kogoeshinu, who fight under the banner of Clan Hizashi for years, in fact Hizashi Kojuro is one of my oldest friends. That's generally why I'm allowed to be here without any escorts." He took a breath "Why would a spy hell bent on doing damage stop at a shrine and pray? I am waiting for my friend."
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
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 Jul 21, 2018 7:30:35 GMT -8
A guard had delivered Kojuro the message that Kaen was back. It would be good to see his old friend once more. Kojuro had sent Kaen to Tokhung almost as soon as Genji had fallen ill, and in the months that followed a lot had happened, and they had much to discuss. Knowing that Kaen always liked to light incense when he returned, he didn't hurry to go to meet him. He finished up what he was writing, folded the paper and set his seal, then stepped outside onto the veranda, opening the shoji silently to see if he could creep up and surprise Kaen. But as he looked out into the garden it seemed that someone else had already done such a thing, and he heard a rough accusation of spying followed by the softer tones of Kaen's denial. He ran over there quickly.
“Yasuke! Let him up,” Kojuro called as he halted in front of the scene, a little out of breath. “Good work - you caught a spy, but bad news, he's one of ours,” Kojuro said with a grin. “Get up, Kaen!” Once he was on his feet again, Kojuro manhandled him into a quick brotherly hug before letting him go almost instantly. Regaining his decorum, he introduced the two. “Yasuke, this is Kogoeshinu Kaen, my oldest friend. Kaen, this man is Shisou Yasuke, who has joined my personal guard recently but already built up quite a reputation for his deeds in the service of the Hizashi clan. As you can see he's pretty fierce,” he added with a note of pride.
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Yasuke Shisou
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Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Yasuke Shisou on Jul 21, 2018 13:42:14 GMT -8
Yasuke frowned. That was exactly what a spy or an assassin would say before they pulled out their hidden knives. Well, Yasuke had used that tactic with great success countless times, and wasn't going to fall for his own trick as he tightened his grip on the Wakizashi.
"Listen you good for nothi...!" Yasuke said when he heard a familiar voice.
"Huh? Why must a I let up a spy... ooh... I see..." Yasuke said and glanced at Kaen again. "To my excuse he was acting pretty suspicious, Hizashi-dono." Yasuke said and sheathed his wakizashi getting up again. Those two friends? So this was... another noble Yasuke had to play nice to? Well he supposed it helped that he had already had his blade pressed to his throat - helped to establish dominance early on.
"Kogoeshinu-dono, sorry for the misunderstanding!" Yasuke said and bowed with a slightly cheeky smile.
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Kaen Kogoeshinu
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Roleplay posts: 68
Age: 27
Registered: May 23, 2017 23:35:01 GMT -8
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Post by Kaen Kogoeshinu on Jul 22, 2018 10:18:20 GMT -8
Kaen quite effortlessly pushed himself from from the floor with a beeming devilish grin, "Well ruin my fun won't you Koji-chan." He said with a playful wink, he embraced Kojuro a second longer than Kojuro probably would have liked. "Least it didn't end last time someone had a sword to my throat, would hate to have burned one of your guards alive." He said with a devilish grin, his red left eye glowing slightly.
Kaen would look Yasuke over, "Reminds me of us, my brother" he said walking a circle around him, "A pleasure Yasuke. There is no need for honorific for me. Nobility was my life... Once."
He looked over to Kojuro once more "How is our Lord since I left?" Kaen sighed sadly, "As much as you are against ruling, brother, we need you." He would walk over to Kojuro placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder with a soft smile.
Kaen turned Yasuke, "Some around here didn't even know I was gone. " Kaen shurgged "I thought it best to hide my involvement with the Hizashi royal family. My family were, until recently, under their banner as allies. Until my father became a paranoid recluse."
He looked around the beautiful garden. "Alot has happened in my absence hasn't it my brother?" He held up scroll for Kojuro "Details of the last mission. " It described everything to the fine detail, and because it's Kaen it included the winter hut in greater detail. It also included recommendations for utilizing Shiori and Sens skills within these walls. Kaen would also hand over a less detailed copy for the records. "We can have our meeting here but me and the Sparrow flew straight here. Food and drink would be excellent." He said patting Kojuro on his back, showing no formality at all.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
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 Jul 26, 2018 8:18:57 GMT -8
Kojuro chuckled to himself as Kaen claimed Yasuke reminded him of the two of them… wondering in what way his old friend was enjoying being at the mercy of Yasuke’s sword point. “And it could be again,” he replied to Kaen’s comment about nobility. One day he hoped Kaen would take back the Kogoeshinu clan, with the backing of the Hizashi, but he wouldn’t press him on such a matter. “Yasuke’s more than just a guard, so I’m very glad you didn’t set him on fire,” Kojuro added. If anything Kojuro seemed to enjoy Kaen’s informality and definitely wasn’t bothered by it.
“Ah, now there’s a story. It’s certainly been ups and downs. I’m afraid I got into a few scrapes again – If not for Yasuke, I might have been a goner,” he said to Kaen as he asked how Kojuro had been. “Its not so much as I am against ruling so much as I fear I wouldn’t be any good at it,” he laughed self-deprecatingly. “But I’ve come to terms with it as my duty. So, I’ll do my best.” From the uncertain Kojuro that Kaen had left several months ago, he now seemed to have gained a bit of confidence.
He took the scrolls from Kaen, and put them both inside his sleeve. Although he hadn’t heard her referred to as such, the Sparrow he talked about must have been their San’in village agent. At the request for food and drink, a servant was summoned to bring something for Kaen. “Are you hungry too, Yasuke?” he asked, “you’re welcome to join us.” Servants brought small cushions for them to sit on and set up a sunshade, and Kojuro sat down with them both.
“You’re right. A lot has happened. My father came back. Nakatani is now my official consort, and, well, we’re about to go to war. I’m sorry to drag you back from Tokhung so soon, but I need you Kaen,” he said, eyeing his old friend intensely.
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Yasuke Shisou
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 213
Age: 27
Physical Description: Sou Yasuke is about average in height and carries himself with a straight back and has his black hair tied up into a pony tail for practical purposes. Otherwise not bulky built you notice that he is indeed very muscular though his muscles are more of the shape of tree trunks and body wears the scars of both battle and hard work.
His eyes are brown and focused.
Clothes and Equipment: Sou Yasuke wears a traditional samurai rope and a hakama that fits a lower ranking officer of House Hizashi. He uses a standard katana and a wakizashi which he holds no special affection for.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Player's online availability : Sometimes at day but mostly evenings GMT +1
Registered: Sept 2, 2017 11:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by Yasuke Shisou on Jul 26, 2018 12:12:33 GMT -8
Yasuke rolled his eyes and yawned quite openly as he crossed his arms. So this guy was like Kojuro and believed in magic? To Yasuke it sounded like he even boasted that he could have lit Yasuke on fire at anytime. Yeah sure, no one were that fast - even with a blade.
"If you push, I push. It's just my instinct. You think about that next time you feel self assured with a blade to your throat." Yasuke said unimpressed and snorted at this guy's attempt of being friendly.
"I'd like to see him try..." Yasuke mumbled to himself as an answer to Kojuro's words about how he was happy Kaen hadn't set him on fire. Yasuke whistled a random tune as Kaen went on about his father. 'Daddy issues, yeah...' Yasuke thought, and had to bite his tongue wanting to ask him if he knew how it felt plunging a sword through the chest of one's own dad while watching his desperate gurgles before passing away. Next thought was offering Kaen help with disposing of his dad, but had to be equally firm in not saying a word.
"I... think I better get back to my rounds lord Kojuro." Yasuke said and bowed slightly at Kojuro giving Kaen a short lived sidelong glance, before leaving the garden. What an odd guy that Kaen, Yasuke thought. There was no way Yasuke was going to let that buttercup charm him into lowering his guard.
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Kaen Kogoeshinu
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Roleplay posts: 68
Age: 27
Registered: May 23, 2017 23:35:01 GMT -8
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Post by Kaen Kogoeshinu on Aug 1, 2018 22:04:53 GMT -8
Kaen smiled at Kojuros comment "Yes, maybe one day." He bowed to Yasuke, "All joking aside, you are very quick with that blade." He nodded looking very humble "My flames maybe be quick but last time I had time to prepare for that moment." He bowed again.
Kaen shook his head "That grumpy old baka is still alive?" He scoffed remembering the experiences of Kojuros father. Both their parents were right bastards in the end. Kaen then nodded more, smiling upon hearing of Nakatani "Finally settling down are we?" Kaen nudged Kojuro "After the last misadventure at the brothel.. That nice lady you laid with.. What was his name?" He had a hardy laugh at the memory, granted it was altered a bit for some humor, but in the end they were so drunk off of sake, so who knows.
Kaen would finally sit on the cushion holding out his arm to the cushion "Come Yasuke, drink and eat with us." He said with a cheery smile. "I do have an idea my brother. From what the Sparrow and the Red Cardinal were able to dig up in Tokung, The Iron Crane seemed to be righting a wrong created by the local Lord." Kaen shrugged as he drank some tea. "... not necessarily a threat.If it's war, depending with who, they might be useful allies. I'll admit though The Crane herself is a strikingly beautiful female in samurai armor." Kaen would smile thinking back on how they got into tokung.
"My little sister Arashi is here as well. Quite the archer too. Seems she was also exiled for the "curse" father so fears." Kaen shook his head.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
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 Aug 4, 2018 7:03:01 GMT -8
“Hmm, in a way, it might have been interesting if you had got your flames out. Yasuke-san stubbornly doesn’t believe in magic,” he laughed somewhat fondly, after Yasuke had gone, “despite being trapped in a magical bag, fighting monsters, seeing Onee-san’s healing at work…”
Kojuro chuckled nervously, knowing that Ryuzo was around somewhere and would not appreciate Kaen’s choice of description. He looked around just in case Ryuzo was about to come bounding out of one of the doors and lambast them both. “Yes, of course. Actually, he’ll be staying around for a while so try to keep a civil tongue in your head for once, he is my father after all.” At least while he might be within earshot… he silently added.
“Ah, Naka-chan,” he sighed, as he adopted a more casual position, leaning back on one arm. “She’s kind and gentle, but brave too, and funny. And she is so cute when she blushes…” Kojuro appeared to be wearing a silly grin on his face as he ran through some of Nakatani’s attributes. “I know you’ll think me foolish, but Naka-chan really is something else, Kaen.” His thoughts filled with Nakatani, he seemed to drift off somewhat from the conversation until the servants came back out with food, which shook him back to the present, blushing a little himself.
A tray was brought out for Kaen as well as tea and sake for them both, and the former ronin was able to eat his fill of rice, seasonal vegetables and freshwater fish from Kiyonai’s rivers flavoured with miso. While Kaen tucked in, Kojuro took the opportunity to unroll Kaen’s report and read it, giving Kaen a few knowing looks over the top from time to time, as it seemed to be more of a report on his sexual conquests than filled with substantial information. “It seems as though you enjoyed yourself. I take it you’re not thinking of settling down any time soon.” He nodded, hearing Kaen’s summation of the political situation. “That’s good to know. Once we’ve taken Xuandao we can open channels of diplomacy with Tokhung. If the Iron Crane has taken down Omaharu, the Shogun’s man, then she should at least be amenable to discussion.”
“I’ve seen Arashi-chan, but unfortunately not recently. I haven’t been taking many visitors and those I have have all been for preparation for the war. Will Arashi fight for Clan Hizashi, alongside her brother?” he asked Kaen, not expecting him to make the decision for her but wondering as to her intent.
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