Kyuden Shika

It should not be possible for a mountain to move with such speed and grace. The wily Scorpion better hope that he can twist the momentum... or that the fortunes watch over him. Just like he had practiced, Bayushi tried to shift with Bo's force and direct the Crane out of the ring...only, the Crane ...

Her voice trails off, uncertain. Damn that mask! It is always uncomfortable to be reminded of how much one relies on the tiniest of details to get a sense for a man. "Or to satisfy their honor?" Bayushi mused. "I agree, it tends to prevent one from reaching the best of their ability when there's no...

Bayushi entered the ring in a more martial outfit, black trimmed in dark greys. As he squared off against Asahina, the Scorpion immediately threw his entire weight into pushing the bigger man out of the ring. (D8, MM) Grappling #1 - Earth/Unarmed | TN: ? | Success: 1 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 1 htt...

Order of approaches:

1. Earth
2. Water
3. Fire
4. Air
5. Void

She holds up her last, failed creation with a rueful smile. "Alas, one would need to be far more optimistic than I to find beauty in a paper deer with one leg shorter than the others." The Scorpion considered the offering for a moment. "We could wonder how the deer survived to such a size with such...

"I am Bayushi Mitsu," he introduced. "Say, do you know much about Musubi? I'm afraid I am not familiar, aside from the name, much to the disappointment of teachers past." Bayushi punctuated this point with a small laugh.

The proper way to bring the day to a close was with sake, of course. Bayushi Mitsu ordered a few bottles and invited those around to join him.

Bayushi Mitsu slinked down the hallways in black and red, taking a chance to talk to castle officials, residents, and servants about the progress of the miai, and the prospects of the different candidates.