(D1, LA) Forest Sunset (Open)

[Seppun Yuzu]

After a stroll along the paths into the forest and outside of the castle, Yuzu sees Lady Sun setting and decides would be a good to have a better look from atop the trees. He starts searching for ways to get up there.

[Shika Nesshin]

From behind him, Nesshin will say "It's a tricky climb, you know. But it'll be easier if you head off to your left about fifteen yards; there's a ladder there."

He bows as the Seppun turns--because it'd be weird if he didn't--and shows himself in his patrol outfit. Not that he's on patrol, as such; that's been somewhat suspended for the duration of the miai. But, well, this is still his place, and he does still feel for it--and he needs the exercise, himself.

[Seppun Yuzu]

Yuzu provides a bow to the guard, "Thank you for the instructions Deer-san. I hope I am not intruding. I am Seppun Yuzu, Governor of Chisei. Please, treat me kindly."

[Shika Nesshin]

"Shika Nesshin," comes the reply. "I believe I saw you in the great hall earlier. I trust your travels went well."

[Seppun Yuzu]

"Otosan Uchi is quite near." He mentions while walking towards the ladder. "Travel was very enjoyable. Kind of you to ask."

[Shika Nesshin]

"Of course," Nesshin replies. He adds "The first rung is high; take care" and "What brings you out this way this afternoon?"

[Seppun Yuzu]

Yuzu nods and carefully begins climbing the tree with the indicated ladder. Each step, a confirmation to eventually rise up to the top. But, once midway, Yuzu gets his feet rooted into the tree and doesn't see a way to move further up.

With a frown, he looks back to Nesshin, "Are you sure this was the way to get there?"

Climb the trees of the Aokami Forest | TN: 3 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 1 / Strife: 1

Opportunity: Act carefully to minimize consequences of failure or other dangers that could arise from the task. Extra * makes the attempt even safer.

[Shika Nesshin]

Nesshin, accustomed to the exertions, climbs up beside the Seppun--and ahead of him, extending a hand down to help him up.

"One way I've used, yes," he says. "There're others."

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Sakkaku roll here: https://sakkaku.org/rolls/176
2 Sux / 1 Opp / 1 Strife; passed
Opp to kill Strife; net zero Strife

[Seppun Yuzu]

Yuzu looks at Nesshin's hand extended toward him and shakes his head negatively, "Thank you for the assistance, but I have to learn from my mistake. I will be fine here."

[Shika Nesshin]

The hand withdraws. "As Seppun-chiji says," Nesshin answers. "But your problem is you're trying to do it all with your upper body; mind your footing, and you'll do better."