[D8, EA, Court] Keihime's Flex: The Floor

[Otomo Tooru]

"The court accepts this proposal as essentially beneficial."

"Is there any other business before the court?"

[Seppun Sadako]

On the dais, the Lady Seppun gives the barest of nods to the gallery, seeing something happen.

[Doji Hikaru]

Hikaru rises to present.

"I have a trade deal to present for the Crane and Mantis. Two units of rice for one naval supplies."

The look he gets for being tea stained is withering


D8 Court - Present Crane/Mantis trade deal - 2 raises for TN 32 - VP spent | 8k5 ⇒ 31 (TN: 32)

[Doji Arai]

Arai steps up, unfazed by the previous incident. The Crane delegation has acted in unison, maintaining high standards of courtesy, against the silliest of the attacks. There's nothing to be ashamed of.

She bows low to the Otomo daimyo and smiles with confidence and politeness. "Such a deal will bolster the naval defenses of the Empire, we believe. It is simple, straightforward and necessary for both the two involved clans and Rokugan."


/D8, court, Crane/Mantis deal, courtier/awareness, VP, BB, 2 raises | 8k6 ⇒ 59 (TN: 32)

2 raises to support the deal

[Shiba Ryusei]

Oh, that wouldn't do...

Ryusei rose. Since his player had been asleep when the Lion treaty he'd been saving his one action for had gone through, he had some firepower to spare.

"Your pardon, Doji-san... I am moved to interrupt... Forgive this one, but I cannot hold my peace."

Closer, Tooru, closer, Keihime. Are you watching? I hope so. You might learn a thing about or two about overplaying your hand.

"I am too moved to keep my silence. Yet again, a Great Clan and a Minor cooperate for the benefit of all. It is exactly in keeping with the peace the late Daughter of Heaven required of all present."

He bowed to the Crane.

"I had long known the Crane to be paragons of Courtesy. Now I see that Courage is also well represented, particularly in the face of adversity. And your devotion to Duty under such circumstances is also commendable."

The Phoenix adopted a breezier tone and fanned himself.

"This one hopes the Court will not let unfortunate circumstances inhibit this agreement. Particularly those brought on by no fault of either of the signatories."

He made a brief flourish with his fan as he closed it, which somehow managed to linger just long enough on Chou-sin to be indicative without actually pointing at the man before neatly tucking it into his obi, bowing to one and all as was appropriate, and withdrawing.



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Courtier/Awareness to concur with Doji Hikaru, 1 called Raise, Shiba Void-Bomb for +2k2, Benten's Blessing Applies | 8k6 ⇒ 50 (TN: 27)

+15 Court points to Hikaru

[Otomo Tooru]

"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 comportment. Allowances must be made from time to time."

[Cearnach]

Results
Yasuki Ryoichi: 30
Akodo Kenji: 25
Doji Hikaru: 15
Kitsu Sayomi: 15
Soshi Eiji: 10