[D1, LM, Open] The Wind from the East: Doji Noriko

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Post by Doji Noriko » Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:03 pm

Noriko could not help but smile at that. "A kind offer, Ikoma-san. And a kind assessment, besides. I should hope that we will not become strangers when this walk comes to an end. With help, any road becomes easier."

She boosted the flagging Jiro up, swinging him easily onto her back.

"Though the burdens become heavier by the year!"
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Post by Ikoma Honoka » Sun Jan 05, 2025 6:18 pm

"I would like that too Doji-sama. A road walked with friendly company is a more enjoyable road too" Honoka agreed with a smile, although there was a small laugh at the burdens comment "and my mother used to say similar about me. Apparently I was too energetic a child! Although I was never blessed to see such places like this as a young child, I mainly remained at home until my studies began. The experiences will be of benefit to them I believe."

There was a small pause as she looked ahead.

"Will there be someone waiting for you at the gates Doji-sama? I can explain the reasons for any delay if so."
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Post by Doji Noriko » Sun Jan 05, 2025 6:40 pm

"I think probably a small passel of Seppun and a Daidoji or two. The security considerations are endless, especially with these two."

"I said I'll be good, Okaa-san." Ichiro piped up, sounding a little affronted at the insinuation.

"Two weeks is an awfully long time for one with few years, Ichiro-chan, but if you think you can do it, then I must put my trust in your judgment."

She smiled back at Honoka. "A little energy is no bad thing, I find. It makes for a stronger, more experienced adult. But their position is a little different than mine was all those years ago, and I suppose I cannot fault Lady Seppun for taking that into consideration."
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Post by Ikoma Honoka » Mon Jan 06, 2025 2:48 pm

Honoka couldn't help but chuckle at Ichiros comments, looking back at the boy.

"I believe you Ichiro-chan. You can prove it to the security too and they'll believe you in the future also, hai?"

She looked back to Noriko.

"It must be tough for them. There was pressures on me but not the same as they do. Still, they appear to be doing well and in high spirits. Much like their mother."
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Post by Doji Noriko » Tue Jan 07, 2025 3:03 am

"No use getting down at heart," Noriko agreed. "My mother used to tell me that her sister was always saying that when they were young, and she'd know a thing or two about pressure. We might not have asked for this, but here we are. And anyway, there are people much worse off than us. We ought to think of them."
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Post by Ikoma Honoka » Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:27 am

"Very wise words" Honoka agreed with a nod, peering back to the harbour a moment "everyone has something they are facing and still they march on. We can only do the same. Still, there may be ways to help those who are worse off and can't help themselves. One could even say we begin a long 15 days where such things can happen, ne?"

There was a pause, then a small laugh as she added "but I think I'm a little too young to speak of such things! Not that it'll stop me saying them, I wouldn't be here otherwise."
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Post by Doji Noriko » Tue Jan 07, 2025 3:46 pm

Noriko softly added her agreement: "If not us, then who?"

Then, as the gate began to come into view, she said quietly. "I apologize now if the Seppun give you any guff for your kind gesture in escorting me here."
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Post by Ikoma Honoka » Tue Jan 07, 2025 8:07 pm

There was a shake of the head and a smile as they got close.

"No apology needed Doji-sama, we shall make them understand that it was the better path to take. The first of many better paths this court" she replied as she looked out for any obviously worrying Imperials.
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Post by Cearnach » Tue Jan 07, 2025 8:40 pm

It would seem that Noriko's concerns were well-founded, because a squad of about eight nervous miharu are waiting at the gate for their arrival, white-knuckling the hafts of their naginata.

"Lady Noriko, it is well past the appointed time. Were you detained?" the gunso asked.
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Post by Doji Noriko » Tue Jan 07, 2025 8:51 pm

Noriko raises an eyebrow. "I was pleased to be shown a better path by Ikoma Honoka." She gently shifts her left hand in Honoka's direction, but continues to speak, yanking the Seppun's attention back to her.

"Now, I believe there is meant to be a security briefing. I shall be looking forward to that in the Crane delegation house, when I have had a moment to see that my boys have breakfast."

She smiled, turning to look at Honoka. "My thanks again for your company," she said, and, after bowing, flowed down the path toward the Crane delegation house.
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Post by Ikoma Honoka » Tue Jan 07, 2025 8:57 pm

Honoka smiled and returned a bow.

"I'm delighted to have assisted. Thank you for the lovely company Doji-sama, may our paths cross again soon."

She turned to the guards and gave them a bow as well, letting them either leave first or remain to grill her. She suspected they wouldn't want to remain too long.
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Post by Cearnach » Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:03 pm

One did stay to take down her information, but soon joined the others in following the Wind down the path to precarious safety.

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