Voices in the Crowd (D2, Late Afternoon)

Akodo Touki · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:17 pm **Posts:** 628

Kayou wrote:

"The one is Kayou, Abbess of the Order of Harmonious Work, the newest Order of the Brotherhood," she says, almost cheerfully, as she offer blessings to a passing young couple and their baby.

Almost automatically, Touki turned to her and bowed. A little. "Akodo Touki of the Lion." He straightened. "I've heard of your order, although I know little of it."

After a moment, his eyebrows went up. "Abbess?" He considered that, apparently unsure how to react. "Do you have... a temple somewhere, or something?"

Kayou · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:51 pm **Posts:** 419

"Hai, Akodo-sama, in the Sparrow lands," she says steering a group of people around a stalled cart.

"This one was visiting courts in the hope of gaining support for additional houses but events have intervened."

Akodo Touki · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:17 pm **Posts:** 628

Kayou wrote:

"Hai, Akodo-sama, in the Sparrow lands," she says steering a group of people around a stalled cart.

"This one was visiting courts in the hope of gaining support for additional houses but events have intervened."

That response softened his expression somewhat. "Truly, they have."

He continued to act as much as a roadblock as anything else, covertly grateful that Kayou seemed to be good at managing people. For a time he was silent.

Finally, he cleared his throat again. "As I understand, suffering in this life is because of misdeeds in the last. Is that so?"

Agasha Poemu · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:47 pm **Posts:** 896

Matsu Kōgyoku wrote:

"As far as refugees are concerned, the less the better, actually. If we mean to keep this city functional. This wave is an enemy sabotage of our defences." Kōgyoku said grimly. "So you're saying the Lion are not doing well enough with the problem at hand?"

She had nothing against the woman and her intentions were probably good but respecting authority and purview was paramount, so the magistrate hoped the ambassador would find a way to reframe the narrative so she wouldn't have to see insult. "Matsu Kōgyoku, an honour to acquaint you."

"Sumimasen, Matsu-san. This one meant the more help. I will also leave if you believe the Lion should handle this by themselves. I would even make an effort to gather up all the non-Lion samurai I can see to take them away and save any potential stains on your honor." She gave a bow and stepped back, shaking her he'd at those who looked to her for assistance with a sad look.

Kayou · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:51 pm **Posts:** 419

Akodo Touki wrote:

He continued to act as much as a roadblock as anything else, covertly grateful that Kayou seemed to be good at managing people. For a time he was silent.

Finally, he cleared his throat again. "As I understand, suffering in this life is because of misdeeds in the last. Is that so?"

Kayou nods. "In some cases, yes. But the Kharmic Wheel spins on many axes and your fate will be intersected by that of others. It is too . . . simple to say that one deserves good or bad things to happen to them. The Universe is more complex than that."

Matsu Kōgyoku · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:36 pm **Posts:** 368

"You could look after those that look like your own, samurai or heimin. There were some of the Dragon in Morikage Toshi, and we have no obligation to take care of them here." Kōgyoku offered, trying to find a compromise as she was harbouring no ill will toward the girl.

Kasuga Seitouna · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:34 am

Having had a negative reply about the matter of his inquiry, Seitouna still works to ease the peasantry.

It's a small thing, he thinks, but one I can certainly do.

And he does on a Courtier roll of 23, making things just a little bit better in his own small way.

But I do not want to disappoint Asakuro, he thinks.

Bayushi Yukinaga · **Joined:** Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:23 am **Posts:** 175

Yukinaga arrives in the streets to see chaos he moves through doing his best to calm people and assert a sense of direction to the crowd "We understand you are afraid, please keep order so that we can resolve this as quickly as possible and help as many as possible."

His voice reached a few ears and the immediate area around him seemed to be slightly less riotous than the whole.

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D2 influence imperialist 2 raises tn 25 vp +1k1: 8d10o10k4 36

3 imperialist points

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Mirumoto Wasako · **Joined:** Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:56 pm **Posts:** 945

Wasako had spent time at the temple earlier and caught the trickle of people who came from the refugees but wasn't prepared to be right in the heart of it. Curiosity got the better of her as she was exploring the town further and she found herself almost wading through the thick crowd of people who were going the opposite direction. She found herself pestered shoved as the refugees were either looking to get out of danger or just rest their weary bones. Even in a sea of people, there was little comfort provided to the cutting chill in the air and the pang of hunger driving desperation.

Overwhelmed, Wasako tried to calm the people around her as they look for refuge. It was unlikely that a true emperor of Rokugan would sow this much misery, at least to the best of her knowledge. However, her reason fell on deaf ears and she found herself shrinking back to the sidelines, leaving everyone else to the mercy of each other. Despite feeling helpless, she took this as one of many lessons learned here.

Day 2, Courtier/Awareness at TN15: Void used for Imperialist: 3d10 8

Zero points!

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Isawa Hachi · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 2:42 am **Posts:** 401

Hachi had only wanted to get to the bathwaters again. The Fortunes, it seemed, had other ideas, however.

He was able, just, to keep his balance, and then hears words that remind him of Master Kenshin. This despite knowing that the Master had passed since he started his pilgrimage. He heads in that direction, and notes his clanmate, Asako Tamaki.

He notes a few that are unhappy at not getting huts of their own - there are only so many huts available yet - so he attempts to suggest that the Heaven's are watching, and helping as they can. And to trust in the promoted hierarchy to help them as they can.

Despite not being a good speaker, he manages to convince them to give it a little more time.

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Courtier/Awareness to promote Imperialism, Void point spent for 1k1, TN 15: 29. 1 point for Imperialism!

Akodo Touki · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:17 pm **Posts:** 628

Kayou wrote:

Kayou nods. "In some cases, yes. But the Kharmic Wheel spins on many axes and your fate will be intersected by that of others. It is too . . . simple to say that one deserves good or bad things to happen to them. The Universe is more complex than that."

"I see." Touki rumbled in his deep voice. After a moment, an ironic smile touched his lips. "I don't know if it that complexity is more of a comfort or a grief."

He gave her a quick nod. "But I suppose you do not say it to be either. That's just how it is?"

Kayou · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:51 pm **Posts:** 419

Kayou smiles. "Excellent, you are beginning to see the Tao, Akodo-sama."

She helps up a young boy who tripped and sends him on his way with a blessing.

Togashi Myo-en · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:27 am **Posts:** 418

Doji Koushi wrote:

For his part, the Crane's eyes flicked up to meet the Togashi's; a quick check to make sure that his observer did not harbor thoughts of aggression. One can't be too careful, after all.

Seeing no danger, he flashed a quick smile. "Good afternoon, Togashi-san?"

"Hello, Doji-sama." The monk's hands are full of several carefully balanced jars of salve, but she makes him a friendly nod. "I was just thinking that it seems these people are lucky one Crane didn't fly south this winter."

Nagiko · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:07 pm **Posts:** 310

Nagiko once again decided to do what she believes it is the right course of action. She has no true interest in the politics of this situation, all that she does is about the true implications surrounding Heavens', the Spiritual Realms and the Celestial Order.

Though the refugees where desperate and frankly fearing for their lives, Nagiko offered with the best of her abilities words of comfort and tranquility. They were safe now. Seeing so much death may have swayed her opinion as she saw the wounded.

It was not much, but maybe her opinion could be shifting, though she still believes that there's much unknown here to give a definitive answer to herself on what is the best course of action for the future.

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[OOC-Rolls]

Courtier/Awareness; +0k1 Benten's, +1k1 VP; 3 CR - 56|Pass [TN30; 3CR]

+4 points Imperialist

Doji Koushi · **Joined:** Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:22 am **Posts:** 314

Togashi Myo-en wrote:

"Hello, Doji-sama." The monk's hands are full of several carefully balanced jars of salve, but she makes him a friendly nod. "I was just thinking that it seems these people are lucky one Crane didn't fly south this winter."

The Crane's style widened at the compliment and the sight of her supplies.

"And that one Dragon was well-prepared! My name is Doji Koushi, by the way. Welcome to the aid station. As you can see, we have plenty of work for willing hands."

Togashi Myo-en · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:27 am **Posts:** 418

"And I'm called Myo-en. Of the Togashi order, as you guessed, Doji-sama." Myo-en finds a spot for her jars and sets them down carefully before making a Dragonish bow, left hand cupped over right, "I only have a little skill, but my hands are willing. And I have seen a few field hospitals, enough to know a skilled doctor if I see one at work." She glances over her shoulder at the swirling crowd. "Did you blow in from the north with these people? I don't remember seeing you in this city before... though I have only been here since autumn."

Agasha Manami · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:19 am **Posts:** 34

Nagiko wrote:

Though the refugees where desperate and frankly fearing for their lives, Nagiko offered with the best of her abilities words of comfort and tranquility. They were safe now. Seeing so much death may have swayed her opinion as she saw the wounded.

As Manami circulates asking the refugees, carefully considering every prayer to the water kami for healing, she encounters an elegant Mantis, perhaps a bit out of her element, but trying likewise to aid where possible.

"You're doing the right thing, Mantis-sama," Manami calls to her. "Presence is the first step to action." The young Dragon immediately crinkles her nose, realizing how monk-like that sounded. "I mean... Well, presence is a good start to things."

Nagiko · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:07 pm **Posts:** 310

Agasha Manami wrote:

"You're doing the right thing, Mantis-sama," Manami calls to her. "Presence is the first step to action." The young Dragon immediately crinkles her nose, realizing how monk-like that sounded. "I mean... Well, presence is a good start to things."

Nagiko turn around to see who was talking to her. It was a, apparently dragon, shugenja. Or at least that is what Nagiko could tell out of her unremarkable clothing, only a wakizashi and what appears to be a scroll satchel.

'' I suppose so, hmm Dragon-sama '' Nagiko shrugs, her fan covering her features. '' This one is Nagiko, from the Islands of Spice and Silk.'' She bowed to the dragoness as she presented herself.

Shosuro Sara · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:50 pm **Posts:** 689

Ikoma Homura wrote:

"A comedy? I'd enjoy that, even if perhaps it isn't very fitting right now" Homura rubbed her arms "you will let me know if your perfomance is back on, right?"

She looked at the people around.

"Hmm, I wonder how well stocked the food stores are here."

"Of course, I will Ikoma-san." She smiled, though it was a bit artificial, a stage smile. "Hai, I wonder how the city is ready for this, and whether anything could be done."

Ikoma Homura · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:31 pm

Shosuro Sara wrote:

"Of course, I will Ikoma-san." She smiled, though it was a bit artificial, a stage smile. "Hai, I wonder how the city is ready for this, and whether anything could be done."

"The Lion are prepared for many things" Homura said with confidence as she moved back slightly with another crowd pushing through.

"However, this is a large amount of people. I am confident that my superiors have already planned for this, and resources are being prepared."

she peered back at Sara.

"Hopefully this situation will not be a common one, but I wonder how the other clans may deal with such a situation it these attacks become more widespread."

Voices in the Crowd (D2, Late Afternoon)

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