(D8 MM-closed) Chop Wood, Carry Water

[Doji Hikaru]

"Does Kitsune Aiko strike you as a hero?" Doji Minehime raised an eyebrow, extending the question to the others at the table as well as Hikaru.

"I believe that a hero becomes a legend depending on the tale told." Hikaru tilts his head "But I do concede that this is adding an uncertain element for unpromised gains. If Doji-diamyo-sama does not believe it to be a wise throw at Fortune and Winds I would respect your judgement and focus on the primary goal of averting this danger"

[Doji Minehime]

"I think it does not hurt to ask Kitsune Aiko for her opinion on the spiritual disturbance, but I also feel that getting entangled in a dispute between her and her brother, whatever his failings, is a little beyond our interests. Unless we have some compelling interest of which I am not aware."

[Asahina Hoshiko]

Hoshiko nods. "I think heroes are those who rise to the moment, and I've no idea of Kitsune-sama's potential. I'm...not sure it feels terribly heroic trying to turn a regency into a championship as a start though."

She offers a partial bow, to Minehime, "If you'd like me to follow up with her about this spiritual disturbance though, it does no harm to keep appraised of such things, and I have particular insights if I involves another realm. If there is something dangerous brewing we'll be warned."

[Doji Minehime]

"I think it would be deeply unwise to let a malign spirit linger here, where it can do harm. You have my full support in that endeavor. And, I imagine, that of Lord Kaiu and Lady Akodo."

[Asahina Hoshiko]

"I think it would be deeply unwise to let a malign spirit linger here, where it can do harm. You have my full support in that endeavor. And, I imagine, that of Lord Kaiu and Lady Akodo."

(Thanks to the timey wimey element of Forum play, the warning above is upgraded to "we believe there's a possibly rather dangerous gaki roaming about (with the most diplomatic way of saying...and it's a former emperor added)")

Hoshiko nods. "Thank you Doji-sama. I would like to see if there are records in the libraries here and perhaps the records of Meido that shed light on the problems."

"Oh! And Kitsu-sama asked if you brought Yasuragi's sword. Apparently it may be efficacious against such a spirit, whether through the master swordsmith's skill or the spiritual power it has acquired through the centuries of use."

[Doji Minehime]

Lady Doji smiled. "The thing about Shukujo is that, having drawn it, it is difficult to put aside for long. I do indeed have it with me."