Cold and Miserable [D1, Early Morning]

Matsu Mogami · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:08 pm

Seeing the Kitsu Daimyo, Mogami turns to Tani.

"Matsu-sama, I believe your attention is required"

She bows low to the woman and her Budoka fall to their knees in prostrate.

Ryuuta Kin · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:29 pm **Posts:** 269

Kin approached the Daimyo's group at a respectable distance and bowed to her. He mostly did so to get the Lion guards to notice her instead and gave one of them the blanket he had been previously given so that it could be given to her or her attendants instead.

Kitsu Izumi · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:40 pm **Posts:** 90

Ryuuta Kin wrote:

Kin approached the Daimyo's group at a respectable distance and bowed to her. He mostly did so to get the Lion guards to notice her instead and gave one of them the blanket he had been previously given so that it could be given to her or her attendants instead.

Izumi glances at Ryuuta as he approaches the group. Rather than accept it herself, one of the servants moves toward and nods her appreciation before bringing it to the daimyo. Now was not the place for refusals, after all.

The daimyo nods toward Ryuuta, still somewhat distracted, as the servant drapes the blanket over Izumi's shoulders.

Akodo Ren · **Joined:** Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:10 am **Posts:** 380

Bidding farewell to her cousin, Ren also gravitates towards the Kitsu Daimyo's location... though there is an unusually familiar and negative air to the priestess that puts Ren on edge.

Matsu Tani · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:49 pm **Posts:** 493

Kitsu Izumi wrote:

Among the refugees was a small group of Lion servants and samurai, all of them gathered around an otherwise unremarkable-seeming woman with a troubled expression. From a glance, she was someone important, but anyone who had spent time at Morikage Toshi would instantly recognize the face of the Kitsu daimyo.

Clutched in Izumi's arms was a small parcel that was wrapped in silk. She seemed to be paying more attention to the parcel's safety than anything else that was happening around her.

At Mogami's words, Tani noticed the Kitsu Daimyo and approached swiftly, bowing into a full bow appropriate to one's Daimyo. "My Lady. Do you require Escort?" Her voice was loud enough to be clear and notable, but not quite as painful to one's ears or throat as Akodo might prefer. She seemed to at least be trying to be respectful to the situation.

Togashi Iko · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:00 am **Posts:** 408

Kitsu Izumi wrote:

Among the refugees was a small group of Lion servants and samurai, all of them gathered around an otherwise unremarkable-seeming woman with a troubled expression. From a glance, she was someone important, but anyone who had spent time at Morikage Toshi would instantly recognize the face of the Kitsu daimyo.

Certain that the Lion would look after such an illustrious member of their own Clan, Iko held little worry for the Kitsu woman, it did spark another concern in her mind however and she started to scan the crowd in concern for the high ranking members of the Emperors Court. Specifically for the imperial Advisor.

Asako Kashiwagi · **Joined:** Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:56 am **Posts:** 865

Kashiwagi watched people mob the daimyo, if she needed assistance he would render it but only if asked.

Kitsu Izumi · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:40 pm **Posts:** 90

Matsu Tani wrote:

At Mogami's words, Tani noticed the Kitsu Daimyo and approached swiftly, bowing into a full bow appropriate to one's Daimyo. "My Lady. Do you require Escort?" Her voice was loud enough to be clear and notable, but not quite as painful to one's ears or throat as Akodo might prefer. She seemed to at least be trying to be respectful to the situation.

Izumi slowly shakes her head. "We have made it to Toshi no Omoidoso in one piece, Matsu-san. There are others who require more assistance than myself. Please see that they receive it."

She shifts her grip on the wrapped item in her hands.

Matsu Tani · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:49 pm **Posts:** 493

"Hai, Kitsu-sama." She rose, found Mogami's eyes, and nodded towards the injured. Clearly motioning for Mogami and the budoka to help as they could. And without further preamble, she found wounded to assist as well, though she kept glances near the area of Izumi to be ready to assist if needed.

Isawa Miwako · **Joined:** Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:21 am **Posts:** 590

Miwako had already begun to treat a few of the refugees. She could still watch the gate from her position at the shrine and sent out anyone available to direct any more wounded her way.

Ryuuta Kin · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:29 pm **Posts:** 269

He offered what he had for the moment and would not do any more to get in her way. Her business was Lion business and if she wished the assistance of a Minor clan magistrate, he felt his demonstration would be enough for her to understand that she would have it.

Offering another bow to the Kitsu daimyo, and not wishing to be in her way any further, Kin moves to help others that were trickling in.

Matsu Mogami · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:19 pm

Mogami nods to Tani and raises from her bow, her budoka getting to their feet shortly after. They begin to look through the ever growing sea of people to find any who may be in need.

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Bayushi Norikami · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:22 pm **Posts:** 315

Yogo Aya wrote:

"Awwww, not a fan Nori-kun? Generations of Crane poets are weeping that you will never truly appreciate their near boundless supply of poems about snow. OR do you prefer your lovers to have skin more deeply tan that pure white?"

That was a cold chill he'd become far too accustomed to. He smirked.

"Crane weeping? Moving up in the world...", he let out a chuckle and pulled his straw cloak a bit tighter.

Bayushi Sukekage wrote:

"Ah, another new arrival," Sukekage notes as he approaches with...whatever it was he was carrying to offer for warmth. "It's good to know that at least some of our delegates survived..."

He shrugged and then bowed slightly. "Can't say that's true, i imagine that pretty Shosuro was from court, but this mule and i had other business." He gestured at Aya. "Bayushi Norikami, a pleasure. This chipper spring flower is Yogo Aya-san."

Moto Baatar · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:41 pm **Posts:** 304

Shosuro Sara wrote:

Sara frowned. "He..."one word dripped with venom from an actual Scorpion, from the way the Shosuro said it. "killed our Emperor. Slit his throat, before the court. His own blood. Then there was chaos. And fighting. And killing." she withdrew a hand to try and get some of the grime off of her. "My make up was ruined. The clothes I'm wearing were for my role, not for travel. And it's all because of him."

The Moto made a cluck of concern at this news. "It sounds like you had a terrible time," Baatar said sympathetically. "Let's get you to the castle, Shosuro-san; there'll be warm rooms and hot baths there." With a flick of the reins he caused the horse to pick up the pace.

(exit scene?)

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

If there was any thankful matter from living in the Dragon lands, it was that one was quite used to the cold, even in the summer. The chill from the ride had not been pleasant, but Poemu had clothes from back home that kept her warm without too much worry.

Of course, with the matter of the cold fairly well dealt with, it had meant that the incident at the court in Morikage Toshi was unhampered from playing out in her head. She hadn't been in the courtroom itself when the... incident had occured, but it was still quite frightful enough. She had wanted to ride on ahead swiftly, but the rest of the Dragon delegation was on foot, so she had reigned in her horse to keep up with them.

Arriving at the city gate, she hopped off her horse and walked in after Iko and the others, looking around. She wanted a hot bath, but for the moment, she took a breather.

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

Moto Baatar wrote:

The Moto made a cluck of concern at this news. "It sounds like you had a terrible time," Baatar said sympathetically. "Let's get you to the castle, Shosuro-san; there'll be warm rooms and hot baths there." With a flick of the reins he caused the horse to pick up the pace.

(exit scene?)

"It wasn't my favorite court, no." It seemed that fear and fatigue switched over into spirit and spite now. "Arigatou Moto-san, I appreciate all haste."

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

Ikoma Homura wrote:

"I won't say anything if you don't" Homura said with a slight smirk as they helped the older courtier down to sit by a fire. She stretched her back.

Damn Taka you're getting old and heavy!

"You also don't need to thank me for helping. I'm the helping kind, and in situations like this are not ones anyone can truly prepare for. Now you wait here Ikoma-sama, and we'll send for a medic. Doji-sama can look at your current wrappings but he's a guest, so don't lean too heavily on him."

Taka nodded, allowing the Doji to help if he wanted.

"Anyone else from your delegation need a warm fire? I hope they're mostly ok, I quite enjoyed meeting with them this season."

Koushi helped Taka find a seat and set him down with a grunt and a grim smile.

"I am pleased to find so many of the helping kind among the Lion clan these past few days."

Once situated, the Crane quickly and efficiently changed Taka's bandages from his own supply, produced from the pack slung over his shoulder. As the pack was removed, the blossom of a spray of blood--presumably not the Crane's own, was revealed, trailing down his side. As he worked, he turned down the corner of his mouth and replied:

"I am not entirely certain, Ikoma-san. I was conversing with members of the Lion delegation in their suite when the attack occurred, fought my way out in their company, and have not been able to locate any other members of my delegation."

While his tone remained affable, there was a certain haunted look about his eyes.

Yogo Aya · **Joined:** Sun Apr 05, 2020 12:42 am **Posts:** 719

Bayushi Norikami wrote:

He shrugged and then bowed slightly. "Can't say that's true, i imagine that pretty Shosuro was from court, but this mule and i had other business." He gestured at Aya. "Bayushi Norikami, a pleasure. This chipper spring flower is Yogo Aya-san."

Aya rolled her eyes at the introduction.

"You're trying, Norikun, really you are. But you should've gone with mule or spring flower. Even a sparrow poet wouldn't call someone both in the same breath." she offered with the air of an exasperated sensei.

She offered a bow to the other Scorpion.

"Hai hai, hell of a time to be hunting for a lost dog, ne Norikun?"

Bayushi Sukekage · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:41 pm **Posts:** 194

Bayushi Norikami wrote:

He shrugged and then bowed slightly. "Can't say that's true, i imagine that pretty Shosuro was from court, but this mule and i had other business." He gestured at Aya. "Bayushi Norikami, a pleasure. This chipper spring flower is Yogo Aya-san."

Sukekage startles slightly, almost-imperceptibly moving away from the two.

"Yes...yes, it is good to meet you Norikami-san, Y...Yogo-san."

Bayushi Norikami · **Joined:** Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:22 pm **Posts:** 315

Yogo Aya wrote:

"You're trying, Norikun, really you are. But you should've gone with mule or spring flower. Even a sparrow poet wouldn't call someone both in the same breath." she offered with the air of an exasperated sensei.

She offered a bow to the other Scorpion.

"Hai hai, hell of a time to be hunting for a lost dog, ne Norikun?"

He rolled his eyes slightly, and gave a helpless shrug, offering his circumstances to the other Bayushi.

What ya gonna do when you have to deal with this, eh?

Bayushi Sukekage wrote:

Sukekage startles slightly, almost-imperceptibly moving away from the two.

"Yes...yes, it is good to meet you Norikami-san, Y...Yogo-san."

"Any case, you going to introduce yourself, or should I let Yogo-chan decide what we call you?" he arched an eyebrow, reminding Sukekage that he was actually the one being rude here.

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