(D4, ME) Mimei Matters by Shiba Isao

[Shiba Raizo]

He changed the subject rapidly. "Did you manage to find a skilled enough woodworker to craft a saya for the pin yet?"

And well do I know an awkward subject when I tread upon it...

"Oh yes... Kaikoga Koi-san is rather fond of woodworking... and has some knowledge of everyone involved."

[Asahina Soyokaze]

"Oh yes... Kaikoga Koi-san is rather fond of woodworking... and has some knowledge of everyone involved."

"Oh excellent, I had the pleasure of meeting her today. She has the most wonderful sword and has a soul like a diamond. I considered mentioning you to her about that very topic but not knowing who your gift was for and if it had been given I didn't want to risk it being her."

[Shiba Raizo]

"Oh excellent, I had the pleasure of meeting her today. She has the most wonderful sword and has a soul like a diamond."

And sexual appetites that would put the City of Lies to shame.

"I considered mentioning you to her about that very topic but not knowing who your gift was for and if it had been given I didn't want to risk it being her."

"Your discretion is appreciated, my friend- and fortunately, she was agreeable to the suggestion."

He paused.

"I trust she gave you some advice?"

[Asahina Soyokaze]

"I trust she gave you some advice?"

Soyokaze eyed his friend. "What an interesting question why yes she did. Did you send her to me Raizo-san?" He smiled a bit. "Yes she gave me some fantastic advice though I admit it will be hard to follow, old habits and all."

[Shiba Raizo]

Soyokaze eyed his friend. "What an interesting question why yes she did. Did you send her to me Raizo-san?" He smiled a bit. "Yes she gave me some fantastic advice though I admit it will be hard to follow, old habits and all."

"No sending, but... She's the type."

[Asahina Soyokaze]

"No sending, but... She's the type."

Well I am very glad she came none the less, I was able to get some things off my chest without having to go to the geisha house."

"Not that I am comparing her to a geisha."

"Not that I am denigrating the those who are or came from that life."

[Shiba Raizo]

Well I am very glad she came none the less, I was able to get some things off my chest without having to go to the geisha house."

"Not that I am comparing her to a geisha."

"Not that I am denigrating the those who are or came from that life."

Raizo just smiled.

"She's a very understanding person. A hard life can have that effect."

[Bayushi Mitsu]

Through the play, Taemon had a very serious expression throughout the performance.

"Hmm, the twin reference is interesting. I can see the draw between a Phoenix and a Scorpion with the symbolism of Bayushi and Shiba. Perhaps that is why the pair were drawn to the Scorpion? They were so similar that they each saw themselves as the missing half of the Scorpion." he suggested.

"There are those who would assume that you are all bad, Bayushi-san." he delivered stone-faced. "However, I am not among their number. It is admirable for you to both have good morals and good magisterial skills. One hopes you are able to achieve the five excellencies of good government, and avoid the four evils of bad government."

"If I am fortunate enough to achieve an honorable office, then I will of course welcome your counsel, Shiba-san, particularly if I am tending towards the bad more than the good." Bayushi nodded to him. "You know, it's true that I do feel a kinship to some of the Shiba here. Your words merit some introspection - indeed, what an interesting facet to the play that you have uncovered. Thank you, my friend."

Bayushi made a bowed slightly as they sat. "Should you have need of my assistance in any matter, or just some conversation, I am here to help. I know there are one or two troubles simmering throughout the miai, whether minor or not."

[Utaku Kheree]

"Unicorn-san." The young Seppun approaches and call Kheree's attention.

"Oh Hello " she looks at him and then her eyes slightly widen as she recognise a mon "Seppun-sama , how fare you since the quiet moment in which we met first?" she says clearly not sure if she should be charming or propper with him.

"It was certainly having some Drama "She says as she looks at her , having so far only seen her from a distance. " with a ending that aims to make one think after all, so I am not displeased by it."

Sakura hums. "I cannot but think that both of that couple were incredibly foolish, in truth."

She smiles at the Seppun. "My greetings to you as well, Seppun-dono."

"There is no relax. A samurai is a weapon, armored or... well," the boy takes a moment to add, "naked. Always in zenshin." Even though he may sound frustrated for some reason, he doesn't look or pass that emotion.

"Would Utaku-san be gracious and allow me to know her name?" He puts out in a neutral tone. Of course, he was raging inside for the lack of decorum.

"This one, bears the honor of being named Utaku Kheree , named similar to my honored grandmother Seppun-dono." she says, the word a harsher K sound then for a rokugani name, all gain and gluteral and rougher then how the other parts of her name would sound on a _propper_ person ."And this one hopes she did not offend by failing in her duties there?"
"One of the three sins made them act like this Kakita-san, and yet I find it interesting that neither of them thought about asking about her wishes, meaning that they thought about how she would make them pleased and happy, and not what would make the person that they loved happy.

[Asahina Soyokaze]

Raizo just smiled.

"She's a very understanding person. A hard life can have that effect."

"A hard life you say, sadly she left before I could ask her about her burdens. I think she planned it that way. Non the less it was great to meet her and I hope to do so again before this is over."