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by Shika Nesshin » Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:57 pm
Moto Mitsuki wrote: ↑Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:30 pm
She blinked a few times, her mind still on the games, then understood what he wanted and shook his hand swiftly, in that weird manner the Moto used when they didn't want to offense someone trying to respect their customs, but knew the actual Moto bear hug was way too much for a Rokugani audience.
"So far so good Shika-sama. I actually expected to play Go sooner or later – even if I would have preferred shogi – as it's often used to quickly get an idea of the tactical acumen of a commander outside the actual battlefield.
Though I had imagined it would be half a game and half an interview, instead of a serious, mostly silent, tournament. I have no idea what you will learn from this except most of us are, well, simply average Go players.
But at least it was fun. Even if I could use a relaxing cup of tea right now."
"That, Moto-san, is easily remedied," Nesshin says, and flags over a servant, who delivers two cups of the steeped leaves.
"Not being a matchmaker myself," he adds, "I don't know the purpose of it, either, save for what Zang-sensei has said. I can only believe that it reveals information to Pei-Pei-sama that she finds useful in making her decisions about things."
He sips at the tea and adds "She's had great success thus far, so I do not question the methods. But I would guess things are done differently among the Unicorn?"
Kaikoga nee Shika Nesshin
Male Deer Clan Gamekeeper / Security Personnel
Glory 42; Honor 36; Status 41
Profile here:
http://kyudenshika.fallenash.com/viewto ... 80&start=4
Normally in traveling clothes with a blue-and-gold obi, carrying a wakizashi, a fancy damned fan, and an omamori; carries a tsunoyari outside, too; carries a tsunoyari and wears ashigaru armor on watch, too; has trinkets, etc. at most times
Starting D1, has a silver and purple ribbon tied to his obi, as well.
D9, has a broom in hand and bandages on his hands.
D10-12, has a small whisk broom also thrust through his obi.
D11+, has a second fan.
Playful, irrepressibly flirtatious, blessed by Benten, blessed in lineage. Often smells of cedar.
Courtship Points: 31
"You look lost. Let me show you the way to something nice."