[D4, EM] Reviewing deals with Togashi-ue [Dragon only]

[Agasha Yuna]

"There are a few more trade deals to discuss also."

"I can share the information about Gobai from the library research and my own recollection."

"And re-tally where we stand on resources, based on the deals approved so far, so we can consider the remainder in that context..."

"Regarding Gobai... I don't know if he has taken an interest here. But that makes sense given that the earthquake could be a sign of imbalance with the kami - the kami of the earth. The historical practice of veneration of Gobai has been limited. It focuses on balance in an overall sense of remaining tranquil amid turbulence, rather than as a mathematical equation."

"There is not a record of a conclave ruling as to whether the mathematical approach is heretical or merely heterodoxical, but mainstream followers tend to find the mathematical perspective to be overly simplistic."

"There is a group of worshippers most common in Phoenix lands - The Temple of the Five-Fold Balance. They are a sect of the Brotherhood of Shinsei devoted to Gobai, founded by a cook who studied the balance of Elements in different foodstuffs, which would be known as "temple cuisine"."

"But tranquility amid turbulence - that's the mainstream view."

[Togashi Mizohachi]

"Interesting. And auspicious in our current situation, perhaps, that he has come to the fore in this way. Forgive me, though, is this mathematical expression of Gobai's veneration not closer to what has plagued the Nishimura?"

[Agasha Yuna]

"I believe there was a cult? Following the mathematical idea, in the sense that they felt obligated to cause misfortune when there was good fortune? From the research, the idea has little basis."

She turned to Mirumoto-san to elaborate. It was his family's story to tell.

[Mirumoto Kichinitonda]

"I, I think that that was what was, what was going on, yes," Kichinitonda stammers. "And, and that seems to be the, the House opinion, that we will, will have to atone in equal, equal measure for, um, the failings, er, the failure."

He gets more ink on the brush and continues writing.

"It's more, um, the Fortune's anger at the, at the disrespect, now," he continues. "Whether or not the cult was, was right, it should not have been, been addressed as it, as it was."

[Agasha Yuna]

"We can all honor Gobai by remaining calm amid whatever turbulence comes, be it a physical earthquake or a political one."

"Perhaps that will help with the atonement you had in mind."

"Does anyone have more information about the first earthquake? I was thinking to write a letter to my family this evening. They are keen experts in the earth kami and matters of earth. Perhaps they will have advice. But I'd like to include as much relevant information as possible."

[Agasha Sanjuro]

"No, Agasha-san. I was unable to learn more from the fire kami. The Earth kami surely know more if they are willing to share."

[Mirumoto Jinkan]

"Another one is coming. Maybe if it kills us all, we won't have anything to worry about anymore but the tedium of queuing." Jinkan said smiling at everything and everyone.

"Alternatively, you should speak to Hiruma Dai...something. He left the castle around the same time I did, heading for the mines."

[Agasha Yuna]

She nodded.

"I'll reach out to Hiruma-san. I know him."

"But if another one is coming there is much to prepare."

[Agasha Yuna]

"Given the plan to talk to Hiruma-san, and the updated tally of resources, I do think our next priority is finalizing a deal with the Crab."

"I suggest we focus on 4 tea, and as many sake as they will give us in exchange for 5 jade and a bushi married in to join their work. They have a female scout available to marry. I suggest we consider, from our delegation: Mirumoto Hiroshi (Bushi) (Influence 4), or Mirumoto Ikio (Bushi) (Influence 3), who are both male and unmarried."