"And you have to remember that some people won't listen because they aren't in your chain of command. Cajole the other clanners, don't order." She sighs knowing this isn't going to be the easiest spring. "Kami...the emperor is dead. Tengoku protect us."

She makes a few signs of warding off evil.

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Lion Clan • Married In • Author • Happily Married • Two Weeks Until Retirement
• Priest • Sage
Status: 2.0 | Glory: 3.0 | Honour: Not bad

Carries: Scrolls, ink & brush, paper, small mirror, fan, pearl.

"I'm not much one for politely requesting people to do their damn duties!"
His anger is directed outwards rather than at Toshiko
"I will try to ask first, but I make no promises."

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Lion Clan • Bushi • Magistrate • Happily Married • Two Weeks Until Retirement
• Magnificent Facial Hair • Not the Sharpest Tool in the Shed
Status: 4.0 | Glory: 3.0 | Honour: Lion

Carries: Himself with dignity.
Also, all the usual bushi gear.

She levels a flat look at him. "The Lion are the right hand of the Emperor. The Crane the left, and the Scorpion the underhand. Each hand a different duty, and each hand a different culture. But you are right, the clans must come together and do their job. And we will do ours. And everything will turn out alright."

Toshiko reassures herself outloud hoping the knot of anxiety would loosen soon.

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Lion Clan • Married In • Author • Happily Married • Two Weeks Until Retirement
• Priest • Sage
Status: 2.0 | Glory: 3.0 | Honour: Not bad

Carries: Scrolls, ink & brush, paper, small mirror, fan, pearl.

Simply
"It will, we will emerge victorious. We fight to defend our empire against a murderer who would destroy it, honour is on our side. That is our way."
Pause
"And I am by your side."

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Lion Clan • Bushi • Magistrate • Happily Married • Two Weeks Until Retirement
• Magnificent Facial Hair • Not the Sharpest Tool in the Shed
Status: 4.0 | Glory: 3.0 | Honour: Lion

Carries: Himself with dignity.
Also, all the usual bushi gear.