[D1 - LM] A Cat Surrounded by Lions (Open)

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

'' Clearly this is not like the Islands...'' Nagiko said to herself as she walked around the streets of the city/town. She was wearing clothes better suited to the sub-tropical climates of the Islands of Spice and Silk, not for this climate.

Nevertheless, she walked around with the grace of a cat, exploring this new place. She was carrying her wicker umbrella on her shoulder and, if not for her daisho in her obi, one certainly could mistake her for a Crane courtier, wearing a pink kimono. Or maybe she was a courtier...

Whatever was the case, this was a new place, and she really didn't have much out of an agenda in here. Except have fun.

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

Ren was a busy bee throughout all of the morning. Running around here and there trying to get things situated just right. There were so many wounded, sick, tired... that there was no stopping on the schedule.

She walked along the street back to a makeshift medic tent near one of the temples in the city and pulled out her implements of medicine to help patch up and restore the proper flow of spirits within the infirmed.

Asahime · **Joined:** Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:55 am **Posts:** 27

Every now and again, Nagiko would catch sight of a familiar looking cat keeping pace with her through the streets.

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

Asahime wrote:

Every now and again, Nagiko would catch sight of a familiar looking cat keeping pace with her through the streets.

'' Quite interesting, right? '' She said to herself, or maybe to the cat that apparently was following her '' Totally different from our Islands.'' She commented.

'' I wish i could have a fur coat like you though, Hime-chan'' This time she definetely talked to the cat.

She then continued her way, sometimes catching a sight of what the cat was doing, she stopped by near the place where makeshift medic tents where raised.

Akodo Ren wrote:

Ren was a busy bee throughout all of the morning. Running around here and there trying to get things situated just right. There were so many wounded, sick, tired... that there was no stopping on the schedule.

She walked along the street back to a makeshift medic tent near one of the temples in the city and pulled out her implements of medicine to help patch up and restore the proper flow of spirits within the infirmed.

She looked around, trying to see if there was anything interesting she could do to help. Though certainly she was no medic, so...

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

She turned as the woman approached and looked her up an down briefly.

"Are you in need of assistance? How can I help?"

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

Akodo Ren wrote:

She turned as the woman approached and looked her up an down briefly.

"Are you in need of assistance? How can I help?"

Nagiko bowed to the woman. '' Hmmm, not really. I was just walking around and just passed by here.'' She said politely.

'' This one's name is Nagiko, from the Mantis-clan.'' She bowed again.

a pause as she looked around.

'' This was caused by the rampaging spirits, i guess? '' She asked '' Maybe i could offer some help to you, mmmm, Lion-san. Though i'm afraid i'm not a medic...'' She shrugged.

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

“Nagiko-san, a pleasure. I am Akodo Ren. Can I have you wrap this for me? I have it started.” She motioned to an elderly heimin’s ankle wrap she was preparing.

“Tightly, as you would with a sail.” She offered the bandages edges over.

“I take it you are coming from Morikage?” She asked as she moved to the next person.

Asahime · **Joined:** Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:55 am **Posts:** 27

Watching intently from a safe distance away, a cat simply stares, tail twitching. It looks quite curious, but as if it can't quite deign to ask what's going on.

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

Akodo Ren wrote:

“Nagiko-san, a pleasure. I am Akodo Ren. Can I have you wrap this for me? I have it started.” She motioned to an elderly heimin’s ankle wrap she was preparing.

“Tightly, as you would with a sail.” She offered the bandages edges over.

“I take it you are coming from Morikage?” She asked as she moved to the next person.

'' The pleasure is mine, Akodo Ren-san'' She bowed, gracefully.

'' Uun...'' She shakes her head. '' I arrived to the mainland from my Clan islands some days ago, just arrived here to this city after been informed about what happened recently...''

'' So, i assume things got really ugly...'' She commented as she moved with Ren as she tended the injured people.

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

“A most interesting timing to arrive.” She replied in a tone that felt genuine.

“Apparently the Emperor was murdered... these are the people fleeing the city.” She said as she continued to work.

“What ‘officially’ brings you here?” She said officially as if she thought of it as the least important reason for the woman’s presence.

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

'' Hai, i heard about that. '' Nagiko nods '' Apparently by another Hantei, or spirit of a Hantei.'' Nagiko really didn't understand how this whole event happened, yet...

'' Well, i really don't have an official reason to be here, if i'm sincere, Akodo Ren-san'' The mantis shrugs. '' I heard of what was going on and came here to see if there was anything i could do here. If that pass a reason, then that's it.'' She told the truth.

'' Well, i do carry some gifts with me. Items from my home, though i don't know how i could serve my clan with them. I don't have any official duties as now'' Once again, the truth.

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

“Sometimes our reasons are not really even known to us until the moment it all makes sense. I’m not a believer in coincidences. Your arrival is a boon.” She replied with all sincerity.

“You looking to sell your goods you brought with you?”

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

'' Well, kind of, Akodo Ren-san'' She replies with a nod. '' Some high quality silk and spices from our Islands.'' Nagiko said. She knew that some people become disturbed by talking about commerce, though this Lion does not seem to be disturbed by such topic.

'' Though like i said before, maybe they could serve better as gifts. Certainly your clan should be allowed a share of it, in appreciation for your treatment and because of being such graceful hosts.''

'' What about you, Akodo Ren-san? If i might ask, what brings you here? Please do not feel compelled to answer if you don't want to''

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

“I am never compelled to talk.” She said with a smirk.

“I’m here on an assignment. Have been for a month or so... working on the transition to permanent Lion control of the city.” She replied.

“It’s a shame you won’t have more people interested in your wares... I wish it had been more peaceful times.”

Asahime · **Joined:** Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:55 am **Posts:** 27

Asahime wanders off, apparently growing tired of the conversation.

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

'' Ah, right. I heard this city was once a settlement of the Phoenix clan or something like that.'' Really Nagiko was not very well versed in interclan politics except for her training as a courtier.

She takes a look at Asahime, noticing her expression. Nagiko imagined that she indeed had became bored. But this was the boring part of being a Ningen...

'' Well, i do expect that maybe more people from my clan will arrive here and they could have any idea of what to do with them, neh?'' She adds.

'' Have you ever visited the Islands of Spice and Silk, Akodo Ren-san?'' Nagiko asked politely.

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

She shook her head, “I’ve wandered around quite a bit, but still haven’t mastered the whole walking on water bit yet. I’ve read interesting things though!”

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

'' They are! '' Nagiko said with excitement. '' If you could imagine a forest, a lush forest, the islands are totally covered with them.'' She started

'' They have lots of strange plants and creatures. Some are dangerous, but if you know what you are doing the islands are very beautiful indeed.'' Nagiko adds.

'' I guess you could probably find some rare herbs that could be used in healing, though i'm not an expert on botanical matters'' She told Ren as she looked around the injured people.

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

She chuckled, “Healing isn’t my main profession. But when a city’s worth of refugees shows up on your door... everyone becomes a doctor.”

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

Nagiko nods.

'' Do you think that the Spirits under Hantei XVI-heika, or -shiryo, will come down here, Asako Ren-san?'' She asked, abit worried, though something on Nagiko's voice also gave away excitement.

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