[D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
- Asahina Soyokaze
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Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
Those eyes say otherwise
"Thank you, I have been trying to get a consensus on this, what are your thoughts on potentially having to leave your clan and family?"
"Thank you, I have been trying to get a consensus on this, what are your thoughts on potentially having to leave your clan and family?"
Crane Clan | Artisan | Courtier | Weaponsmith | Meek | Paragon of Compassion
Honor: 67 | Glory: 41 | Status: 38
Courtship points: 12
Description
Carries: Clothing, Wakazashi, Fan, Whitwe Gloves. D10+:Netsuke of Ebisu D13+:Delicately carved wooden bracelet with a small Crane token.
Often followed by an attendant.
Honor: 67 | Glory: 41 | Status: 38
Courtship points: 12
Description
Carries: Clothing, Wakazashi, Fan, Whitwe Gloves. D10+:Netsuke of Ebisu D13+:Delicately carved wooden bracelet with a small Crane token.
Often followed by an attendant.
- Shosuro Hikimasu
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Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
A hand rose out of the water, though his eyes didn't open. He held up three fingers.
"Marriage is duty, I don't have a choice when it comes to that", he ticked the first off. "I've always wanted to see more of the Empire", he ticked the next one down, his index finger still up. "Lastly, I think not being a Scorpion would benefit me in the end, and it's not like I'd never see or hear from any of them again, if I enjoyed that sort of thing." he lowered his hand back into the water, eyes still closed.
"So in a way, I prefer it."
"Marriage is duty, I don't have a choice when it comes to that", he ticked the first off. "I've always wanted to see more of the Empire", he ticked the next one down, his index finger still up. "Lastly, I think not being a Scorpion would benefit me in the end, and it's not like I'd never see or hear from any of them again, if I enjoyed that sort of thing." he lowered his hand back into the water, eyes still closed.
"So in a way, I prefer it."
Shosuro Hikimasu
Scorpion Clan • Bushi • Soldier • Dead Fish Eyes • Friend of Yūdaina
Honor: 41 Status: 35 Glory: 44
Carries: clothing, daisho, fan, mempo. Has ashigaru armor, daikyu and magnificent steed for battle.
Description
"Fulfillment is just another form of arrogance."
Scorpion Clan • Bushi • Soldier • Dead Fish Eyes • Friend of Yūdaina
Honor: 41 Status: 35 Glory: 44
Carries: clothing, daisho, fan, mempo. Has ashigaru armor, daikyu and magnificent steed for battle.
Description
"Fulfillment is just another form of arrogance."
- Asahina Soyokaze
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Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
Something within the Crane was shaken to the core, he had been looking for someone who believed as he did and it was a Scorpion? Inconceivable. After all that had happened today? A Scorpion?
"An interesting take Shosuro-sama and one the reflects my own feelings. You are the first to really cite Duty. But this makes me more curious, half or more of us will be going to join new clans and serve new lords. You speak of not having a choice but this whole event seems to be offering us a chance to choose. Can we really serve our clans in this moment? The Shika are all but telling us to find "love" and their matchmakers will decide our fates in the end, what is there to serve here?"
"An interesting take Shosuro-sama and one the reflects my own feelings. You are the first to really cite Duty. But this makes me more curious, half or more of us will be going to join new clans and serve new lords. You speak of not having a choice but this whole event seems to be offering us a chance to choose. Can we really serve our clans in this moment? The Shika are all but telling us to find "love" and their matchmakers will decide our fates in the end, what is there to serve here?"
Crane Clan | Artisan | Courtier | Weaponsmith | Meek | Paragon of Compassion
Honor: 67 | Glory: 41 | Status: 38
Courtship points: 12
Description
Carries: Clothing, Wakazashi, Fan, Whitwe Gloves. D10+:Netsuke of Ebisu D13+:Delicately carved wooden bracelet with a small Crane token.
Often followed by an attendant.
Honor: 67 | Glory: 41 | Status: 38
Courtship points: 12
Description
Carries: Clothing, Wakazashi, Fan, Whitwe Gloves. D10+:Netsuke of Ebisu D13+:Delicately carved wooden bracelet with a small Crane token.
Often followed by an attendant.
- Shosuro Hikimasu
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Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
"It is a test, yes, but I think it's one that even we can handle", he said. "For me to serve my lord, I need to marry someone that will strengthen the clan. Either a fierce bushi who will bring strength and strategic knowledge the the tacticians at Seven Stings Keep, or a courtier who is adept and can support the clan's interests while I go into the field."
It was true, but how true?
"Though it's much easier to serve your clan by leaving since you will invariably marry up when you do", he gave the core of it simply. "So I find someone of greater status than myself who enjoys my company, or is seeking what I can offer in a marriage for their own family, and I join them. You serve your lord, you have someone who won't turn you away on cold nights and you get to take on new responsibilities that don't match your old life."
"As to the Shika", he shrugged. "They talk about love because that's their reputation, to bring high emotion to the picture, and eventually use your upsa and downs as a story to tell the next crowd of people they want to twist and turn into shivering bags of anxiety." He scoffed. "You know what we need though? Entertainment, or at least food."
He sat up.
"Oh innkeeper! Renjiro-sama!"
It was true, but how true?
"Though it's much easier to serve your clan by leaving since you will invariably marry up when you do", he gave the core of it simply. "So I find someone of greater status than myself who enjoys my company, or is seeking what I can offer in a marriage for their own family, and I join them. You serve your lord, you have someone who won't turn you away on cold nights and you get to take on new responsibilities that don't match your old life."
"As to the Shika", he shrugged. "They talk about love because that's their reputation, to bring high emotion to the picture, and eventually use your upsa and downs as a story to tell the next crowd of people they want to twist and turn into shivering bags of anxiety." He scoffed. "You know what we need though? Entertainment, or at least food."
He sat up.
"Oh innkeeper! Renjiro-sama!"
Shosuro Hikimasu
Scorpion Clan • Bushi • Soldier • Dead Fish Eyes • Friend of Yūdaina
Honor: 41 Status: 35 Glory: 44
Carries: clothing, daisho, fan, mempo. Has ashigaru armor, daikyu and magnificent steed for battle.
Description
"Fulfillment is just another form of arrogance."
Scorpion Clan • Bushi • Soldier • Dead Fish Eyes • Friend of Yūdaina
Honor: 41 Status: 35 Glory: 44
Carries: clothing, daisho, fan, mempo. Has ashigaru armor, daikyu and magnificent steed for battle.
Description
"Fulfillment is just another form of arrogance."
Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
Renjiro was somewhat slow in coming, but he eventually did. He looked distastefully at the baths.
Cat * Proprietor of the Sleepy Fox Inn
"Nyaa, Nyaa."
"Nyaa, Nyaa."
- Shosuro Hikimasu
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Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
He leaned over. "Relax friend, I have no intention of throwing you in here, you have a job to do", Hikimasu said. "Can my companion and I have some sake? Any of that wagashi from last night left?"
Before he let Renjiro go he said, "Ah! And another thing, is it alright if I practice music late? I noticed there was some other noises the other night, so I don't think you'd mind. It's for a good cause."
He winked.
D4, EE. Courtesy/Air agenda on Renjiro | TN: 2 | Success: 5 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 2

Will cancel 1 strife with the opportunity. Hikimasu is at 4 now.
Before he let Renjiro go he said, "Ah! And another thing, is it alright if I practice music late? I noticed there was some other noises the other night, so I don't think you'd mind. It's for a good cause."
He winked.
D4, EE. Courtesy/Air agenda on Renjiro | TN: 2 | Success: 5 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 2





Will cancel 1 strife with the opportunity. Hikimasu is at 4 now.
Shosuro Hikimasu
Scorpion Clan • Bushi • Soldier • Dead Fish Eyes • Friend of Yūdaina
Honor: 41 Status: 35 Glory: 44
Carries: clothing, daisho, fan, mempo. Has ashigaru armor, daikyu and magnificent steed for battle.
Description
"Fulfillment is just another form of arrogance."
Scorpion Clan • Bushi • Soldier • Dead Fish Eyes • Friend of Yūdaina
Honor: 41 Status: 35 Glory: 44
Carries: clothing, daisho, fan, mempo. Has ashigaru armor, daikyu and magnificent steed for battle.
Description
"Fulfillment is just another form of arrogance."
Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
Renjiro gave a sort of nod at the Scorpion's request before heading off to pass along the request for a serevant to bring the Scorpion his sake and treats. Renjiro, after all, didn't really have a way to carry them.
/exit Renjiro
/exit Renjiro
Cat * Proprietor of the Sleepy Fox Inn
"Nyaa, Nyaa."
"Nyaa, Nyaa."
- Asahina Soyokaze
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Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
Though the idea of drinking with a Scorpion, this Scorpion, was a little unnerving Soyokaze couldn't deny that sake sounded like a great idea. he stretched and moved towards the edge where the Scorpion and cat sat, staying respectfully distant. "Arigato."
Crane Clan | Artisan | Courtier | Weaponsmith | Meek | Paragon of Compassion
Honor: 67 | Glory: 41 | Status: 38
Courtship points: 12
Description
Carries: Clothing, Wakazashi, Fan, Whitwe Gloves. D10+:Netsuke of Ebisu D13+:Delicately carved wooden bracelet with a small Crane token.
Often followed by an attendant.
Honor: 67 | Glory: 41 | Status: 38
Courtship points: 12
Description
Carries: Clothing, Wakazashi, Fan, Whitwe Gloves. D10+:Netsuke of Ebisu D13+:Delicately carved wooden bracelet with a small Crane token.
Often followed by an attendant.
- Shosuro Hikimasu
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Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
"I'd say forget it, but now you owe me, Asahina-san. You'll have to tell me where you got your kemari skills", he said.
Shosuro Hikimasu
Scorpion Clan • Bushi • Soldier • Dead Fish Eyes • Friend of Yūdaina
Honor: 41 Status: 35 Glory: 44
Carries: clothing, daisho, fan, mempo. Has ashigaru armor, daikyu and magnificent steed for battle.
Description
"Fulfillment is just another form of arrogance."
Scorpion Clan • Bushi • Soldier • Dead Fish Eyes • Friend of Yūdaina
Honor: 41 Status: 35 Glory: 44
Carries: clothing, daisho, fan, mempo. Has ashigaru armor, daikyu and magnificent steed for battle.
Description
"Fulfillment is just another form of arrogance."
- Asahina Soyokaze
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Re: [D4, EE](Bath House) A Gentle Soak (Open)
"Ha!" The laugh was genuine. "Fortunes cruel joke to make me look that good at a sport I have never played before and inflate my ego so that I can fail at something I am trained for the following day. What was that even supposed to test, our composure?"
Crane Clan | Artisan | Courtier | Weaponsmith | Meek | Paragon of Compassion
Honor: 67 | Glory: 41 | Status: 38
Courtship points: 12
Description
Carries: Clothing, Wakazashi, Fan, Whitwe Gloves. D10+:Netsuke of Ebisu D13+:Delicately carved wooden bracelet with a small Crane token.
Often followed by an attendant.
Honor: 67 | Glory: 41 | Status: 38
Courtship points: 12
Description
Carries: Clothing, Wakazashi, Fan, Whitwe Gloves. D10+:Netsuke of Ebisu D13+:Delicately carved wooden bracelet with a small Crane token.
Often followed by an attendant.