Debriefing
From that conclave of Emerald Ambassadors in Mirumoto Tanetsu sama’s wagon, did the lot disperse back to their own bailiwicks bearing their clan mons. While Donoha sama waited for everyone to leave per his lord’s request. The Dragon Emerald Ambassador saw the others out and then return to their cushion and instructed Donoha sama to get the door.
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Bayushi Negi sama welcomed Shosuro Hanzo san into their wagon. When the door closed the polite, but not so subtle interrogation of our young Scorpion began. Donoha sama had made it clear where they had acquired the Scorpion and how they arrived. It was Bayushi Negi sama that wanted the rest of that conversation to happen behind closed doors. Questions about the differences between their differing histories and the turning point that changed it all. Then about his companions, what secrets had they learned? The questions were sword strikes and Hanzo san was doing an admirable job at the deflection and re-direction. It is unsure whom won when it came to the House of High Light, however, something the young Scorpion said made the Emerald Ambassador release his ephemeral grip upon him.
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A voice called out to Otaku Gunba sama welcoming them into the wagon of Shinjo Akiba sama. The smells within reminded him of home. Sitting to the side of the Emerald Ambassador was a man he’d not met before. If the colors of his kimono were any indication then he was a member of the Dragonfly Clan, and a member of the Tonbo family. His suspicions were confirmed when Shinjo Akiba sama introduced Tonbo Kuma sama. Despite being from a minor clan they used the “sama” honorific, this intrigued the Unicorn shugenja.
The young Unicorn shugenja was able to avoid much of his involvement during the Dragon land travels. In lieu of steering the conversation in the direction of the guest. Turns out Gunba sama will be acting as a guide for his companions to navigate the customs in the first stop at the border of Unicorn, Dragon, and Lion territory. The City of the Rich Frog or Toshi sano Kanemochi Kaeru in High Rokugani. Agreeing to help in whatever way was needed he was the first released to prepare for the celebration of honor and glory to be held that evening.
Moving quickly to find the stage Otaku Gunba sama offered to help with the preparations. Surprising the workers whom nodded when the samurai approached them and spoke. A wide berth was goven to him as he worked his will with the aid of the kami spirits. Finishing casting, seats were dropped into the ground itself. Forming a full theatrical arena in the ground as though it had been there for decades. A perfect circular area where skills will be displayed is, of course the perfect way to show off the Otaku Mon. Everyone would perform on his stage that night! Paths to the arena were well layed out and extra seats were created out of stone! Rising straight out of the ground with mons for each clan present! When he left the area satisfied he had not realized the quiet audience he had among the peasant class, stunned in his wake.
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Shiba Sono sama welcomed the Phoenix shugenja into his wagon and they sat, in stillness enjoying tea. When they spoke it had the air of a teacher and a favored student. In calm tones they discussed Isawa Tamaki san’s visions, the spirit realms he had visited, tales that he could share about it. Then they moved on to the Dragon lands, notes about cinnamon tea, other, angered kami now calmed, duels, a star falling from the sky, becoming betrothed, and the yeti raid on Tall Pine Village. Finally how he used logic to kill a person in order to prove the karmic cycle only to yanked them back from permanent death with the approval of the Kami of Death. Thus helping to bring and end to the Perfect Land Sect. When he was released Isawa Tamaki san sought aid in acquiring three long kakejiku scrolls. Along with a lot of blue glass, and three medium pots of orange white and gold inks. The results should be spectacular!
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The conversation between the Dragon ambassador and his vassal followed a similar vein to the Phoenix wagon. However, most of it was Kitsuki Donoha sama extolling the virtues of his companions. When he learned about the celebration and allowed to go, a troop was found to help him act out a pair of battles. Using black sheets over a dancing dragon, and the yeti pelts for well I bet you can guess.
