Kyuden Shika

Probably help him decide on a blend of tea. Oharu thought, given the generally indecisive nature of Akodo Torturi, or at least the perception there of. Ah, was Oharu ever truly as young as this Kitsu was? He smiled a bit. "I think you lend too much credence to the Crane's vaunted power of persuasio...

Oharu considered the Lion's oh so careful words, and shook his head. "Far too hasty, Kitsu-san. You cannot reconcile with someone as you swing your sword at them. From what I've heard, Lady Matsu intends to send every Crane she can to Emma-O until she avenges her champion. One would normally hope th...

A small shake of the head waives off the Kitsu's impulse to offer aid without it being commented on. Oharu instead carefully lowered himself to the table, a thing he had done many many times. "Our Deer hosts have been quite the hosts in all matters, even culinary. Hopefully Kitsu-san is able to find...

He didn't have to wait long, as the rosewood cane slowly thumped it's way down the halls. After a while the door slid open, and Doji Oharu slowly made his way into the room, offerring each man a bow proper for thier station. If he was even the slightest bit fussed about the Kitsu's interference, it ...

There was no reaction from the judges at the Seppun's statement save a simple nod. "I call upon the challenged, Asahina Soyokaze, to reply to this challenge before all assembled and to confirm his resolve to see this matter answered within the duel." Oharu said. It was the very last off-ramp. With t...

Oharu addresses the assemblage. "We are gathered here today because a dispute has arisen that can only be judged by the Heavens. A duel to first strike shall be the Heaven's voice, and myself, Shika Zang, and Shika Katsuteru shall listen to Heaven's voice and render it's verdict. Once the judgement ...

Raizo- carrying Soykaze's letter in hand- put in an appearance. He was dressed in his traveling attire, with his daisho at his hip. "Your pardons, minna-sama. I have been asked to stand as witness, but I will defer to your judgment if my presence is not... proper." Oharu nodded. "You are welcome to...

Oharu bows without rising to at least save the Seppun the wait for him to rise.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Seppun-san. Carry the Fortunes." he offers.

Oharu nods.

"Of course, Seppun-san. The Crane are the closest allies of the Imperial families outside of the imperial families. After all, every Emperor has a Doji wife and a Doji mother." he reassures him.

Oharu nodded. "A little, I wasn't aware you had sensitivity to it, I can have it replaced if you like." he said. "But hai, Kakita-san is who you will be facing off against. Ah...but do not trouble yourself with the rumors surrounding her participation in the iaijutsu tournament of the Topaz Champion...