(D2, MM) A Prayer and a Wing

[Soshi Eiji]

"I see... well... I am not that verse in those in my delegation but seems like Shiba Ryusei and Asako Kenishi are ones to be more proactive in my delegation." Ryushi admitted. "But if I get to know more of my cousins , I would let you know."

That's it? It seemed like this Phoenix, despite his lofty ambitions of being surrounded by friends hadn't gotten very far. Eiji wasn't sure that he could help someone like them....then again being alone while surrounded by people was a fate he did not wish to inflict upon someone, if it could be avoided.

"You might also try reaching out to Yasuki Masaki and Doji Arai." he offered, looking towards the morning sky. "Especially Yasuki-san. They're both charming in their own way, but I think Yasuki-san might be more willing to help than Doji-san."

Unless you're actually a samurai-ko underneath that robe.

[Shiba Ryushi]

The Shiba had said had barely made it in time to meet the daimyo and to know his delegation. "I see... I thank you deeply for this Intel." The Shiba bowed. Yes even if he was oblivious to the ways of the court he knows the ways. "Hopefully we can form those alliances that we spole of."

[Soshi Eiji]

The Shiba had said had barely made it in time to meet the daimyo and to know his delegation. "I see... I thank you deeply for this Intel." The Shiba bowed. Yes even if he was oblivious to the ways of the court he knows the ways. "Hopefully we can form those alliances that we spole of."

Eiji returned the bow.

"Of course, Shiba-san. Winter Court is a busy time, the Imperial Winter Court especially so. I am happy to make time for you when I can to build stronger bridges between both our clans and ourselves." he offered genuinely.

"Besides a quick list of people who might be to your benefit to meet, is there anything else I can help you with this morning? If you have questions, I have answers, and they may even match."

[Akodo Kenji]

Akodo Kenji was back to follow up on yesterday's leads. This time he had a good idea about where to start: the records for Shiro Sano Ken Hayai around the time that Lord Gorobei/ the ronin was present. Ignoring the other clan business going on that was none of his business anyway, Kenji walked into the restricted areas and got straight to work.


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D2. MM. Lore: History/Int. Searching the records to follow up on what the ronin did at Shiro Sano Ken Hayai in the year Lord Gorobei was there. 1CR. | 6k4 ⇒ 41 (TN: 25)

[Soshi Eiji]

Eiji turned for a moment. There were lots of Lion in the Kyuden, but he could have sworn he'd seen that exact one pass by yesterday.

He shook his head.

A Scorpion for less than a year and you're already getting paranoid.

[Akodo Kenji]

The Lion who was absolutely not stalking Soshi Eiji, you would have to be paranoid to think that, continued to work. His demeanor became even more thoughtful than usual. He checked and double checked the scroll. Yes, he was not mistaken, it did say that.

"Curious."

Kenji's brush appeared and he started taking notes. Not notes about Soshi Eiji's Library habits, of course not! No, these notes were a matter of careful research into the past, and the secrets therein.

[Shiba Ryushi]

Ryushi nodded to the Soshi. He was about to thank him but noted that his gaze faltered to look at the passer by. "Do you know him, Soshi sama?" The Shiba asked with curiosity.

[Soshi Eiji]

Ryushi nodded to the Soshi. He was about to thank him but noted that his gaze faltered to look at the passer by. "Do you know him, Soshi sama?" The Shiba asked with curiosity.

Eiji looked puzzled, before slowly shaking his head.

"No, no I don't think so. At least not in this lifetime, perhaps in a previous." he said.

[Shiba Ryushi]

"I see..." their conversation was leading to make alliances. "Maybe we should approach him. One can never keep a doubt in one's soul."

[Soshi Eiji]

"I see..." their conversation was leading to make alliances. "Maybe we should approach him. One can never keep a doubt in one's soul."

Eiji shrugged a bit.

"He did dash into the library on his own business." he admits. "It's off limits to those not of the Lion clan, or those with such permission. I suppose we could linger outside to see if he re-emerges?"

[Shiba Ryushi]

The Shiba nodded. "It might answer questions that will not be asked and the possibility of an ally is always better than none."

[Soshi Eiji]

The Shiba nodded. "It might answer questions that will not be asked and the possibility of an ally is always better than none."

Eiji shrugged.

"Well, it's not like we had a particular destination in mind." he says. "But we'll need something to discuss while we wait, who knows how long they'll be?"

He looked curiously at the Phoenix.

"Any particular topic you fancy, Shiba-san?"

[Shiba Ryushi]

"A good way to scout is to know.the layout. Any good place for a drink?" The Shiba asked.

[Soshi Eiji]

"A good way to scout is to know.the layout. Any good place for a drink?" The Shiba asked.

Eiji nods.

"Several. They range in quality. At the bottom of the barrel you have 'The Old Man's Stump' it's a very...colorful sort of sake bar, where the drinks are cheap and the company is rough. At the top, you've got the 'Golden Mane Inn' a very refined resteraunt with respectble company and some sake that you probably don't want to bill to your lord daily unless they are very generous. Of course, it's a Kyuden, there's all sorts of places in between, but those are the two that tend to stand out in people's minds." he explains.

He looked over to the Phoenix.

"What about your hometown, Shiba-san? What sort of things stand out to people there, drinking establishment or otherwise?" he asks in return.

[Shiba Ryushi]

"I didn't stay much in one place... and things that stand out are the temples mostly and the libraries that I seldom visit." Then the Phoenix remembered a place that he had enjoyed staying. "In the southern border of Isawa Mori there is a nice inn called the Red Oak Inn. They have an excellent dish that you must try... the fire sake smelt." The Shiba smiled the thought

[Soshi Eiji]

"I didn't stay much in one place... and things that stand out are the temples mostly and the libraries that I seldom visit." Then the Phoenix remembered a place that he had enjoyed staying. "In the southern border of Isawa Mori there is a nice inn called the Red Oak Inn. They have an excellent dish that you must try... the fire sake smelt." The Shiba smiled the thought

Eiji made a mental note of it.

"Ah, indeed? I will keep that in mind. You might not know, Shiba-san, but do you know of any particular history attached to the establishment's name? While it may simply bear that name because there is such a tree nearby, or the original owner liked the imagery, sometimes there's a deeply symbolic meaning. I do enjoy stories of such." he asked.

[Shiba Ryushi]

Ryushi gave it a thought. "Some say that it was that the owner favorite color is red and the forest is filled with oak. Others speculate that a spirit inhabited the wood that made the inn before it was named and turned the woos red." The Shiba explained.

[Soshi Eiji]

Ryushi gave it a thought. "Some say that it was that the owner favorite color is red and the forest is filled with oak. Others speculate that a spirit inhabited the wood that made the inn before it was named and turned the woos red." The Shiba explained.

Eiji nodded. It was a simple, but reasonable explanation.

"I'm sure tales of spririts must be prevalent in the lands of your clan, Shiba-san. Is there one that is a favorite of yours?" he inquired.