[D13, MA] Open RP thread - Festival for Musubi-no-Kami

[Jihen]

A touch of Tomaru's crooked grin returns.

"Such things have been proposed for him before," he says. "Somehow, a certain young woman manages to arrange matters otherwise every time. In fact, for a while, it has been one of the better ways to a better marriage to offer to wed the Vice-Minister."

"Is that so? How unfortunate and... fortunate at the same time. Perhaps this young woman should be granted the opportunity to marry Otomo-sama?" He replies.

[Seppun Tomaru]

"Is that so? How unfortunate and... fortunate at the same time. Perhaps this young woman should be granted the opportunity to marry Otomo-sama?" He replies.

"Were she not already married, it might be so," Tomaru replies. "But then, I don't know that he's done anything to deserve such atonement for it."

He shrugs.

"But I shouldn't speak blithely of karma and what is deserved. I've doubtlessly got my own do address."

[Jihen]

"We are our own judges." He replies with a nod.

"Everyone needs to find their place in life... It just sometimes takes some longer than others. Not all roads to the top of the mountain are the same length."

[Seppun Tomaru]

"Nor is all of the mountain its top," Tomaru says. "But the stones at the base are just as needed as those at the summit."

His brow furrows as some of the implications of his own statement seem to manifest for him.

[Jihen]

"Nor is all of the mountain its top," Tomaru says. "But the stones at the base are just as needed as those at the summit."

His brow furrows as some of the implications of his own statement seem to manifest for him.

"Don't go mixing metaphors too seriously Seppun-sama." He replied with a soft smile.

"If there is any form of multiple entendre here it should be focused on Musubi-no-kami and the joyous unions the kami will sanctify in the coming months."

[Seppun Tomaru]

"Don't go mixing metaphors too seriously Seppun-sama." He replied with a soft smile.

"If there is any form of multiple entendre here it should be focused on Musubi-no-kami and the joyous unions the kami will sanctify in the coming months."

"There, you have the right of it, Jihen-san," Tomaru says. "And I am glad of that Fortune's blessings, both in my life and in those of others."

[Yasuki Ryoichi]

"I hope so too. The winter might allow us this time of an empty throne, but come spring, someone needs to fill that seat." The winter didn't allow for much movement, and the Hantei was much more isolated than normal during that season.

She sighed slightly. "My biggest hope is that it will be without bloodshed. I worry for Tatsuya-sama if someone more ruthless rises to the top."

"Indeed," the Yasuki said, nodding solemnly. "It's one reason I have been pushing Tatsuya's cause so hard - I feel a responsibility for bringing him here, after all. I still hold out hope that the notables of Court will recognize his claim to the throne - but if not, let us hope that whomever succeeds has a strong sense of justice and compassion."

[Jihen]

"There, you have the right of it, Jihen-san," Tomaru says. "And I am glad of that Fortune's blessings, both in my life and in those of others."

"A musubi is a binding. And we are all bound together... one way or another. It is good to remember these things. Even for those like me who aren't 'bound' in the same way these handsome young couples will be." He smiles softly.

[Seppun Tomaru]

"A musubi is a binding. And we are all bound together... one way or another. It is good to remember these things. Even for those like me who aren't 'bound' in the same way these handsome young couples will be." He smiles softly.

"Do you wish it had been otherwise, Jihen-san?" Tomaru says. "That you had been given a life of other duties than those you now discharge?"

[Jihen]

"Do you wish it had been otherwise, Jihen-san?" Tomaru says. "That you had been given a life of other duties than those you now discharge?"

He tilts his head, "Wanting for things that weren't or couldn't be strays awfully close to Regret and Desire. I try to buttress myself against such emotions as much as I can, but to suggest that I never have felt the pull of those temptations would also be untrue... I am human and my heart warms at the thought of love and family the same as the next person."

He smiles softly, "But my place is elsewhere in this life. My family, the Brotherhood. My spouse, the people of the empire. The affections of my heart a more private matter than a matter of public record... No titles or treaties exchanged over my external commitments. The affections of my heart are merely made manifest by the things I do and the effort I put out into the world."

He then turns to look at the older man, "I am grateful for what I am and where I have been placed. I have been opportunity that many with my same impairments have not. That I am able to do what I can for the people I meet... and have gained the respect of people I admire... is a blessing I am not fully able to comprehend or repay."

[Agasha Yuna]

Yuna finished circulating, thanking those who had provided art and performances so far.

She had even secured a small plate of tasty niblets.

She returned to Jihen and Seppun-sama, with a deep bow.

"Seppun-sama, Jihen-san, may I join you?"

[Jihen]

Jihen smiled softly and bowed in deference. He was obviously welcome to the welcoming the young woman, but deferred to Tomaru to say so.

[Seppun Tomaru]

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"How could I refuse?" Tomaru says, nodding. "More, why would I? Assuming that Shiba-san will not be too jealous of an old man, anyway."

Something of his crooked grin shows at the last.

[Jihen]

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"How could I refuse?" Tomaru says, nodding. "More, why would I? Assuming that Shiba-san will not be too jealous of an old man, anyway."

Something of his crooked grin shows at the last.

"While Shiba-sama may have every cause to be concerned with a debonair individual such as yourself stealing the heart of lesser women, Agasha-sama is obviously of such quality and loyalty that one would not need to worry themselves with simple feelings like jealousy." Jihen replies with a smile.

[Agasha Yuna]

She smiled at them both.

"I am so delighted by everyone's contributions, and thinking much on the topic of marriage and bonds. And this court."

"I need to thank Yasuki-san for his lovely ikebana arrangement."

"Would you like to meet him? If you haven't already? He has been one of the strongest supporters of Tatsuya. I think he would be interested in your opinion on ronin and peasants. Your care of them. And perhaps what role the other winds might play if you are chosen to ascend."

[Seppun Tomaru]

"We did speak briefly," Tomaru replies, "but I am always glad of good company."

[Kitsu Sayomi]

"Indeed," the Yasuki said, nodding solemnly. "It's one reason I have been pushing Tatsuya's cause so hard - I feel a responsibility for bringing him here, after all. I still hold out hope that the notables of Court will recognize his claim to the throne - but if not, let us hope that whomever succeeds has a strong sense of justice and compassion."

Sayomi nodded, having felt something similar, though for her it was more about making sure Tatsuya was safe, as well as his son. "..." no, it would be cruel to tell Ryoichi her suspicions.

"... Have you formed an impression on the other winds yet? Like the, hm, Mighty Wind, or the Gentle Wind?" she figured using more descriptive nicknames would avoid any direct bad words about high ranking members of court.

[Yasuki Ryoichi]

"... Have you formed an impression on the other winds yet? Like the, hm, Mighty Wind, or the Gentle Wind?" she figured using more descriptive nicknames would avoid any direct bad words about high ranking members of court.

The Yasuki looked thoughtful for a moment, before saying:

"On a summer day
A gentle breeze is pleasant
In a winter storm
Light winds are no longer felt
Prevailing winds blow stronger."

[Agasha Yuna]

Yuna moved between the conversational groups, creating a bridge, possibly with Seppun-sama and Jihen in her wake.

Yasuki Ryoichi's offering was an elegant ikebana arrangement with two tall red flowers, with shorter stemmed flowers of other colors. The whole arrangement was suggestive of a proud couple surrounded by their children.

She approached Yasuki-san and Kitsu-san with a bow for each of them.

"Pardon me. I hope I'm not interrupting, but I wanted to say how beautiful your ikebana is, Yasuki-san. I can see the parents and children. Marriage and all that blossoms from it. You are so talented."

[Yasuki Ryoichi]

She approached Yasuki-san and Kitsu-san with a bow for each of them.

"Pardon me. I hope I'm not interrupting, but I wanted to say how beautiful your ikebana is, Yasuki-san. I can see the parents and children. Marriage and all that blossoms from it. You are so talented."

"Ahhh, Agasha-san. You are very kind to say so," Ryoichi said, bowing to hide a pleased smile at the praise. "I am grateful that you've arranged this lovely festival and given us all the opportunity to contribute a bit of artwork for the Court to enjoy."