"Asahina-bugyo might know who is head of the Miharu contingent dispatched with His Majesty, long may He reign," Urusai suggests. "A briefing to that effect was not provided to a competing child, as would make sense, but local Magistracy would have access to that information."

"Which one?" asks Urusai. "It will...matter."

Ryuusei rises, bows formally to his father.

"Thank you, sir," he says. "I have endeavored to honor the Family, the School, and our line. Always.

"Shall I send for tea? I recall you prefer Purple Needle, although I think you might appreciate the Darjeeling I've happened into here."

"This one recommended coming to see Asahina-bugyo on the matter," Urusai says, bowing, "as taking it to the contingent of miharu could be somewhat problematic, although it would be a matter that would need their attention. Asahina-bugyo, being in the Imperial service, could perhaps offer more guidan...

Ryuusei smiles slightly, sighs, nods his head.

"That's a relief," he says, and he settles in to await Tokaji.

Biggest curveball the game threw you? Biggest curveball Urusai threw you? Biggest missed opportunity for you in this game? Favorite scene in this game? I did not expect events to go the way they did, either in format (and I am not complaining, just noting the unexpectedness) or in Urusai's performa...

You know the drill.

Make sure you've got the right bit. Trying to go through masonry with a wood bit works...badly.

I'll echo the thanks; running's hard, and running solo...O_o

Ryuusei bows deeply to her, offering a small smile.

"The new name will take getting used to," he says. "If you still want me to do so, that is."

Urusai--still Urusai at that point in the day--joins her, dressed well.

In the rooms reserved for Imperial guests, Seppun Ryuusei waits, still adjusting to the weight of the wakizashi at his hip.

Others will join soon, surely.

In the appointed moment, the Seppun youth stands forward, bowing deeply at the appropriate times and to the appropriate persons. He casts his old name into the flames and, from the hands of Seppun Hitomi receives daisho and bisento. Bowing as he accepts them, he says simply "I, Ryuusei, son of Tokaj...

Yukikaze no Kasumi wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:14 am

Bah! Humbug!

Just for you...

*burns Kyuden Doji to the ground, sows the fields with salt*

Gotta get some work done today. Will be spotty at best.

Urusai bows as appropriate and withdraws.

Akodo Michi wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 09, 2021 6:47 pm

Togashi Shinko wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 09, 2021 12:30 am

Urusai, meanwhile, waits patiently.

Urusai bows to the Imperial Party, then to the ring itself, before he steps in, his right foot leading. As he reaches the appointed spot, he stops, turns, and bows deeply to the judge; after he rises, he turns back to Masaru and bows deeply. His hands fold over the knot in his obi, then slide to the...

Asahina Sakura wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:14 pm

"Soonest would be best," Urusai replies. "Even now, if it could be done."

Can it? asks the voice in his mind.

Urusai shrugs slightly. "I have to believe it," he says into his bowl. "But we will report it as we can." Because I can't see it, so I can't act. The voice in his mind suggests reporting at the earliest possibility. Any delay could be a danger. "Your brother is an Emerald Magistrate, yes?"

"That is...hm." Urusai's brow furrows. "I can't think that any...accompaniment would not have been known by my Family. But if we are able to speak to my father, we should not it to him. I don't know who the officer of the detail is here, so he would be the point of contact." He sighs. "Is there sti...