Kyuden Shika

"Good ones, I hope," says the Otomo before taking a bite of the rice ball. Whatever the flavor is, he seems to approve of it. "There's been no trouble?"

Minae for her part, divided her time watching the play and the Otomo from behind her fan. It certainly could well say quite a bit about this particular Otomo depending on his reaction. And so, out of respect for his station, allowed him the first word. Akimoro's expression, of course, remains neutr...

Akimoro considers the trio of rice balls before, it seems, selecting one completely at random. "Not the sort of fare we're used to, I suppose," he says, considering the morsel, "but I must assume they are of satisfactory quality, if you're taking them on the way out to train. From...what was it call...

"I would be most obliged," replies Akimoro. "So long a journey so early in the morning leaves one little time to enjoy the blessings of Inari-no-Kami."

Minae nodded agreeably. "My thinking exactly, Otomo-sama. While I suppose it's possible they pulled a struggling Mantis playwright off a ship somewhere, i find it far more likely that the author is presenting as ronin." She smiled a bit. "It might even be that this 'ronin' exists solely for the pur...

A demure shrug from the Scorpion. "That remains to be seen, of course. The plays thus far have varied a fair amount in their reception. I think perhaps Ide Hogai's piece benefitted greatly from being the first on offer, so the novelty of it made it more appealing to some of the....more rural member...

Minae sat, and took out a crimson fan with the Scorpion mon emblazoned boldly upon it, which she gestured about the theater with before bringing it back to make her words a bit more private. "Oh you know Otomo-sama. The usual cast of characters with all their flaws and faults stumbling their way to...

A certain Scorpion noted the arrival of the new Imperial, and made her way over to him. "Ah, Otomo-sama. I understand that we've been most deprived with your absence, but are now blessed with your presence." she opened with a deep bow. "With your permission, allow me to introduce myself. I am Bayus...

"Ah, it is unfortunate that my frequent absences have limited the spread of my reputation," Akimoro notes. "I am of the kuge , of an unbroken line descended from the first Otomo Akimoro, who was the son of the revered Hantei VIII. My current duties require me to represent the Throne's interests duri...

The newly-arrived Imperial, both needing rest after his journey and having little interest in or talent for go, takes a seat in the gallery to watch the proceedings.

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