"You speak truly Lady Doji." Hikaru bows. "I have a meeting scheduled with a member of the Yakuki family later this evening. He had reached out to contact me before Court began."

Hikaru rides and bows in return. "I am indeed. It is a pleasure to meet you in person Yasuki-san. I was thankful for your correspondence. How is Court treating you thus far?

Because multiple of us asked in Discord:

What is required to finalize a deal? I ask for both purely trade purposes and anything that would involve an alliance and/or marriage.

Wheels begin to churn in Hikaru's head at the question. This had been a followup that he hadn't considered, but words come quickly. "There are some pragmatic issues I believe the Yasuki could agree on: marriage and trade deals. but you are correct that a story makes it more compelling" His voice unc...

Hikaru opens his mouth, and then shuts it, biting down on his first impulse, and then looking to the ground. When he speaks, there is a small edge to his voice. "There is a lot left to do. And, well...I am a second son Ikoma-san. It will be my pleasure to serve, but this Court? It's a chance I am no...

Hikaru has the beginning of a very informal tea ceremony set up at one of the tables, not anywhere to the quality of the Lady Doji, but his own personal set. He has tried to pick out relaxed space, one with some room but comfortable seats. He had been contacted by Yasuki Ryoichi before Court began, ...

Fukurokujin wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 05, 2025 12:12 am

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Sun Jan 05, 2025 12:11 am

Can we assume that writeups are available information for characters?

Which write-ups do you mean?

I ask not to be glib, but to get clarity so as to give you a good answer.

The descriptions of rough Clan overviews and the personnel files of esteemed members of the delegation

Can we assume that writeups are available information for characters?

"If it's my pick?" Hikaru is surprised to be asked and mulls on the question even though he has the answer. "Knowing that we'd have to find someone willing to take the chance on the Empresse censure, and that we'd need to bring something to the alliance: The Crab. " "Apart from possessing cavalry an...

"Ikoma Honoka-san" Hikaru smothers a grin. "You could be a Sparrow and you'd still be one of the finest duelists of our generation. You're...well one of a kind" "But yes, my presentation did not go as well as I would have liked. It's...not fun to fail. But my Father once said "Never trust a man who ...

"Agreed. Keeping at it would only make lesser matches" Hikaru studies her as the smile flickers. "I would be glad to hear your words Ikoma-san, especially if that makes us friends as you say"

"That was..." Hikaru is stunned for a moment. This wasn't exactly his best day ever, but suddenly is looking at a wall he isn't ready for

"Great!" At the same time he had to admire the skill.

"I'll get you next time" he responds playfully "Unless you're scared"

Hikaru feels cold creep down his back. Honoka was blank, and the amount of time he'd had to observe her spoke to deep insight. He looks for the right time, trying to shake it off and focus on the moment. D1 Duel Focus Roll-Kenjutsu/Void-+1k1 from Kakita Bushi 1- Focus Emphasis-Free Raise from Kenjut...

Hikaru mulls on it. "If you are asking directly? In full honesty, I would take it to be our current exclusion from and formal alliance" He absently counts with his fingers. "It would be ideal if Doji Noriko were to assume her rightful place, but conditions would likely still improve so long as one p...

"I don't mind spectators, do you?" In spite of the words, everything else around them beings to fall away. The steps she had measured were careful. The height difference will effect stride but she's likely accounted for that. ______ D1 Duel Assessment roll - Awareness/Kenjutsu | 9k4 ⇒ 23 TN 20 is Ho...

"Well, if you want to see..." Hikaru shifts, adopting the beginning of an quickdraw stance.

(Awareness stage check?)

"Ha!" Hikaru couldn't help it, the bark of amusement leaving his lips in spite of his courtly training. "Are you sure that you didn't shrink instead Ikoma-san?" He tilts his head to the side. "Your stance is as good as ever. I'd heard the name they're calling you now, but it hasn't gone to your head...

"I hope so." Hikaru remarks drily. "If not, one of my best assets is for nothing" He playfully motions to his face, amusement dancing in his eyes. "But yes, I remember you too. We are both among the younger of the delegates and" Well, there was no denying it, especially up close "You stand out on yo...

It had not been a great presentation, which is why Hikaru was all to keen to work out a bit of his embarassment and anxiety is one of the surer ways he knew how. He was now in his training gear, determined to enjoy from free time before the gathering tonight. Baka, baka, BAKA! In spite of the frustr...

Hikaru takes the cue as it is given to join the ceremony. The ceremony had been part of the basics at the Kakita Academy, and the lessons are still fresh enough to carry it out without issue. "As I said, this is a great honor. Especially considering the esteem of some of the other members of the del...