[D8 EM, Moshu's room, Closed] Morning appointments

[Kitsu Moshumaru]

"He wasn't the one to give me those ideas of the Lion... I serve a temple that is also a clinic, Kitsu sama." She glared at the Kitsu. "He hasn't told me anything bad about your clan. He does have issues but he is no one to slander like that."

The Kitsu shows surprise, but not guilt.

"Strange - the timing would have been perfect on his half if it was him, and yet...? Fair enough, I am willing to admit I was wrong. I have spoken to him about his issues, and have a great respect for him from that conversation."

"My ideas of your clan came from those injured people the same people that were fighting for their cause. The Phoenix are allies of the Crane and I have treated their men in our lands."

"That is the reality of war for both our sides, Kaito-san. And why I hope to keep the Deer out of this war. But that is my problem, and we're here to talk about yours."

She took a breath and tried to center herself. The Kaito gave it some thought. "Are you suggesting that one of them should start a Musha Shugo in the middle of the miai? To renounce their name and try to find enlightenment?"

"Musha shugyo works sure, why not? If they're willing to leave it all behind to follow you, there's no reason not to accept that hand in yours. But if you do wish for this, you must make certain he believes this is your idea, and no one else's."

[Kaito Oubaihime]

The Kaito gave it some thought as she sipped her tea. The woman grew quiet and tried to center herself. "I will not do that... Kitsu sama. If any of them want to go on a Musha Shugo it should be because of themselves not because of me. I am sorry... I can't do it like this. I prefer to leave this miai with a stranger than to do such thing to them." A breath.

"I know it is not fair... and somewhere it is said it has been better to be blessed by Benten and lose such blessing than never been blessed at all."

[Kitsu Moshumaru]

The Kitsu nodded. He could try and push things further, but if she had centered herself before deciding then there was little he could do.

"Then you know your honour is strong, Kaito-san, for others before you have faced the temptation and failed - or done much worse things. As long as you are true to yourself and your honour, you will find happiness, I believe. If one is hurt now, that hurt will fade over time, I feel."

[Kaito Oubaihime]

"Do you think I will be blessed by Hotei then?" She sipped the last of her tea.

[Kitsu Moshumaru]

"I wouldn't know." He answered honestly.

[Kaito Oubaihime]

"Ah... thank you for your honesty." The Kaito placed down the empty cup. "I thank you for the tea and the friendly ear."

[Kitsu Moshumaru]

The Kitsu nodded.

"My door is always open for such a purpose. Now, we have an event to prepare for, do we not? I wish you the best of luck with your partner for it."

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[Kaito Oubaihime]

"Thank you. May the fortune bless you." She nodded and bowed.

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