None of these should be seen as secret, given how the treaties shook out... except for... one.
Cool, cool, we negotiated that within reason, all good...Isawa Akihiro: Get me or my chosen representatives access to the Yogo libraries.
Given how hard the Otomo turfed, all good.Isawa Sorami: I recognize that the Empire is going through a particularly challenging moment. Consequently, the need for harmony between the clans and the Imperial center is all the more important. In my opinion, the Phoenix should work to thwart attempts by elements of the political center to disrupt cooperation between clans. In that way, the land will find itself on a quicker road to peace.
We snared that three extra copper, and the guys we got it from can rest assured that it's actually one of the least sinister things anyone got up to politically!Isawa Enju: The Shrine of the Ki-rin has fallen into disrepair. If the Phoenix acquire a surplus of 3 copper, I will be able to install new sacred bells there, greatly enhancing the sanctity of the site.
The request we all- ALL- looked at and said, "yeah, no, we're not doing that."Isawa Takao: I would like Moshi Akane to acknowledge that I am a greater shugenja than any member of the Centipede clan. I would also like the opportunity to face Agasha Akari or Kuni Mirabu in a taryu-jiai duel. Failing this, written acknowledgment from them that I am the greater shugenja would suffice.
Astute players may note that we never once mentioned this. To anyone. Not even when drunk or deeply besotted in love did this Totally Reasonable Request get floated. To anyone. But hey, we had a cover!
Glad we got Junpei!Isawa Orimitsu: If you would just not do what Takao asks, that would be very helpful. Also, perhaps you could arrange for either Asahina Junpei, Seppun Tomaru, or Togashi Mizohachi to visit Kyuden Isawa next year? That would be a great help to the Elemental Council.