Day 7 [EE] Paper Folding

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

The early evening found Otomo Ryuji taking in the sights on the Street of Scrolls. He was interested in what the vendors had to offer.

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

Horonigai's bushi training is, once again, paying off all that sweat and tears. The strong Miharu hoards many bags of stuff on her arms, carrying them like a champ.

Too many things being sold for cheap. Some for free, as a token of gratitude –– or bait. Not that she cared about prices or anything, but as merchants try to empty up their wares to stash some precious resources for the upcoming troublesome times, she thinks it would do good to give credit out of her reserves for those that might need more than herself.

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

As Ryuji was sightseeing he noticed the fellow Imperial.

"Konbanwa, Seppun-sama... Are you in need of assistance with your parcels?"

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

A startled Seppun shakes her head as if getting out of a trance. She looks to the approaching Otomo, slightly taller than herself, and she provides a good nod –– since a bow would be quite destructive. "Konbanwa, Otomo-sama. I hope Inari-no-kami has given blessings. Seppun Horonigai-desu. House of the Abdicators. Imperial Miharu. Hajime mashite. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu~"

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

Ryuji retuned a bow in kind and lifted his hand.

"Protocol has been established Seppun-sama, I would hate for any of your belongings here to fall. Are you sure I cannot provide assistance? Procure one of these servants to maybe assist?"

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

"I still don't know your name, Otomo-sama." She shakes her head negatively, "Ara. No need at all. I don't want to bother others with my own weight."

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

"Do pardon me. I was concerned about what you were doing. I am Otomo Ryuji. An honor to meet you, redoubtable Seppun-sama."

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

She nods again, opening a smile. "I appreciate your care, Otomo-san."

Horonigai giggles looking at herself, carrying umbrella with all those bags and parcels. "Ne, I found do many interesting gifts around. Is Otomo-san looking for something in particular?"

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

"Hai. I was simply looking for some decent quality paper for correspondence."

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

"Eto." She blinks and turns her head back. Then, she turns back to the Otomo again pointing with her head for him to follow. "Come, come. I think I know what you're searching."

The turns and walks toward the store.

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

Ryuji followed behind her with a slight smirk.

"You're quite adept at this...shopping thing eh?"

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

"I have a good 'selective' memory." She plays around while getting to the store. Once there she nods again. "I guess you can find what you're searching for in here. I have bought some myself."

"Ah!" She remindes him, "There are some essences in that store, there. In case you want to stick a perfume into one of your letters. Well, I can tell by your accent that you're from Otosan Uchi. So, that should be taken for granted you'll apply."

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

"Most observant of you, Seppun-sama. A credit to your Miharu training." Ryuji perused the selection carefully.

"I was born and raised in Otosan Uchi."

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

"Eto." She bats some long eyelashes at him.

"So did I."

Then, a shrug, as she adds rather puzzled, "Although I mostly stayed within the Forbidden City. Otomo-san should have probably been there. Am I missing something?"

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

"No. Not at all." Ryuji found parchment that he liked. It was simple but certainly of very good quality.

"Forbidden City has always been a lovely place. I for one spent most of my time in the courts. Even as a boy. Court has always been my home and my playground."

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

The tall girl tilts her head, trying to further identify him, since Horonigai definitely must have seen him before. "Courts, neh!? Sokka. So I must to have seen you at a point. Not that you would recognize me. We guards all look alike in mempo with angry faces."

"Ah!" She grins, finding a situation he would be able to identify her. "I often asked to polish blades at the Imperial courtroom when younger. Although I was much younger when I had that task."

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

Ryuji caressed his finely trimmed beard. "Perhaps I have seen and heard of you. You actually sound like a close friend of mine who is also a Miharu."

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

"Nani?" She blinks. "Who?"

He doesn't look old enough to be friends with oniisan, Horonigai thinkgs of her older brother, that is actually a shugenja in the Hidden Guard.

Otomo Ryuji · **Joined:** Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:41 am **Posts:** 289

"Seppun Isoshi." Ryuji replied. "We more or less grew up together, when I wasn't in court training. I was at the wedding when he married Kitsu Chiyo."

A slight smile was on the Otomo's face, remembering his friend. "I will never forget how nervous he was that day."

Seppun Horonigai · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm **Posts:** 1054

"Sokka, sokka." She nods a couple of times. "Seppun Chiyo's husband. Hai. He's not my senpai, though."

Horonigai bites her lower lip. "Well. Technically, he is. But form another dojo, I believe."

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