"The court accepts the proposal for the manor."

"The court is inclined to accept this proposal as being to the benefit of the Empire's internal security. Is there further business before the court?"

Otomo Tooru rises to his feet. "The court has heard the arguments of those in favor and those against, and is disposed to grant the request of the Lion clan." He shoots a look of pure spite at Hajime. "Is there further business before the court?" Debate Kakita Hajime: 30 Kitsu Sayomi: 25 [Victory by...

Otomo Tooru frowns. In a different year, perhaps, but the City could not afford to take less rice next year.

"The court elects to invite the Dragon to resubmit this proposal in a future Winter Court, called under the auspices of the 10th Hantei."

"Is there other business before the court?"

"The court thanks the Dragon clan for its generosity and the Lion clan for its forbearance. This proposal is approved. Is there any further business before the court?"

"If there are no objections, the court accepts this proposal of the Lion's to engage in a hunt."

"Is there any further business before the court?"

Tooru, who had stopped listening some time before, simply said "Daidoji-san's proposal will, of course, be studied in full by the Bureaucracy before implementation, but receives the conditional acceptance of the court."

"Is there any further business before the court?"

"The court is happy to accept this agreement between the Lion and the Fox. Is there further business before the court?"

Tooru turned, his eyes flashing fire, but for some reason--perhaps it was the sake--he held his wrath. He turned back to look at Heichi Batsuda's broad back as it disappeared into the Tenshu, and bit his lip in consideration. Then he tossed his head, looked resolutely forward, and followed after. /e...

Banquet: Earth | 2k2 ⇒ 12 (TN: 5) +1 Banquet: Artisan: Poetry/Awareness, 3 raises | 9k5 ⇒ 35 (TN: 20) +4 After that display, he was just going to get up and leave? Completely unacceptable! Tooru took up his own sake cup, slammed it down, and rose to his feet. Mountain-walker, turn And consider your...

"Not everything, but you can have something very close to it." Tooru bowed, gathered up the papers, and made his exit.

"It wasn't as difficult as it seems. Apparently, none of the younger siblings are quite pleased with their prospects after his eldest inherits. We considered approaching the second-born, but Munemitsu learned that he's got plans of his own in the works. It wouldn't have been impossible to persuade h...

"It is hard to imagine a truer friend," Tooru replied, moving just that much further into the room.

"But it seems you may have another. The latest from home." He tossed the sheaf on her desk.

There was a scratch at the door, and, after the call to enter, it opened to admit the Otomo Daimyo. He was holding a sheaf of papers, but his expression lightened considerably as he looked down at Ko-ko-san.

"What a cutie," he said quietly.

Go/Intelligence, no raises | 7k4 ⇒ 29 Tooru plays a clever game, but on a better than average day he has only just managed to beat Arai's distracted worst. If he recognizes it, though, he does not show it, merely bowing to her with precisely the required amount of grace and bidding her good day. +0...

"If the Mantis and the Phoenix wish to be associated with those who so casually challenge the court with their presentation, then that is a matter for them. The court sees no reason to reject this deal outright if it is held in such high regard, even if it was presented with less than the correct co...

"The court accepts this proposal as essentially beneficial."

"Is there any other business before the court?"

Otomo Tooru's tour of the performances ends at Lord Heichi's landscape. Impressive, but there's something oddly familiar... No! How did he? No way! A small blush colored Tooru's cheeks as he glanced about. But his eyes met the gaze of Lord Heichi, and he knew that he had to beat a hasty retreat. /ex...

There was a moment where Kakita Hajime appeared as though he was about to make an intervention, but thought better of it. So Tooru swanned back onto the floor. "The court is pleased to accept this treaty, as it is a vehicle for peace and prosperity for not only the clans involved, but for the capita...

Otomo Tooru caught sight of it, and maneuvered his own fan to bat the air behind him twice.