He signaled Yatsufusa to approach. That was unexpected, that the Son of Heavens himself noticed him. Though, he was a god, literally one. His level of awareness was on a total different level, Yatsu thought. In any case, slowly, the lame dragon approached to where the petitioners stood in front of ...

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Well, that was a surprise, to say the least, but he smiled in the dark. The dragon picked up his walking stick, and with a lot of difficulties he stood up once more, his withered leg in massive pain due to the position it was a few minutes ago. Yet he has learned to lived with it. '' Let's go then.'...

The young dragon chuckles. '' Hai. Well, i was not blessed with the strongest of bodies unfortunately. And although i do have some training in asking the elemental kami for their help, fire is not my forte.'' He was honest. '' But at least not as bad a relationship with earth ones.'' He adds. '' Ari...

Of course the young dragon appeared in court after all. It was the first time he is experience this type of event, but he was confident that his sensei had trained him well to not cause an embarrasment to him, his family and clan. Yatsu noticed that the Imperial Consort brought a small. He knew that...

'' And i will be honored to receive any wisdom you wish to share in that regard, Yukika-sama...'' He said to her, while offering a smile. '' If moving forward, means, that we will forget our roots and the convergence of the spiritual worlds, then we will lose a part of us.'' He adds. '' Perhaps the ...

"Sakkaku... hmmm... the realm of... tricks..." She started pondering. "Oh right... some Saru spirits go there... oh... I mean no offense." She slowly sank into the water with an apologetic look. '' None taken.'' The dragon smiled. '' In fact, open discussions about the nature and heritage of Togash...

As the spirit got closer, the dragon could feel that his mortal body, back in ningen-do, stopped shivering. He returned the kind gesture by the crane spirit with a bow. '' Arigato, most honored one.'' He said, respectfully. '' The Ayakashi scattered between those that followed Shiba-tenno, and those...

Sasori smiled. "About the spirits and their realms. Father taught me about Chikushudo and now I wonder about where else could animal spirit live." '' Fascinating topic indeed, i must say.'' Yatsu nods and offers a smile. '' I'm not an expert but i too have delved in studying the differences of the ...

'' It is an honor Yukika-sama...'' He bowed again, respectfully. '' This one will gladly risk his body in order to help him understand and bridge the gap between spirits and ningen.'' He said to the crane spirit. '' I will not disturb you for long though, although a part of my blood is spiritual fro...

Sasori moved sitting into the water at the shoulder height and nodded. "I came for the wedding and some research." She nodded again. "There is a wide collection in the Imperial Library and I wonder if I could find something." '' The adquisition of knowledge is always a honorable endevour.'' He nods...

Kinsen doesn't notice any shift in Yatsufusa's On for that matter. She does bow in return to say, "I am the one grateful. Perhaps Saru-san will be so kind as to let me know when this would be possible. Also, what would be necessary. I hope he likes tea." '' Of course. This one will properly send yo...

Sasori nodded. "It is an honor to meet you." She lowered herself into chin level letting her red hair look like tendrils in the water. "This winter seem to be quite lovely." She started the small talk. '' The honor is mine.'' He replied back with a nod. '' Indeed it is. Nature's has its own way to ...

Yatsu approached the Spirit Crane and offered a low respectful bow. '' Forgive me if i'm interrupting you, honored Spirit-sama...'' He said politely to the Crane. '' This one's name is Yatsufusa, a ningen traveller seeking some answers and spiritual wisdom.'' He adds. He would have to be precise and...

Yatsu didn't had much time in here. He understood the limitations of his own body, but, connecting directly with nature probably would had better results overall. It was a risk he was willing to take. He observed the spirits, looking for one willing to talk to him. He wanted to ask something to them...

Yatsu politely stays neutral as the fierce woman tells her story about choping heads and violence. Not something generally that he likes. Violence is not his thing after all. Instead he focused on what she replied. Looking to Yatsufusa, she says, "If Saru-san is either curious or interested, I would...

"Well. I didn't mention this previously, but, my father told that my bright hair, strong body and warm heart: they all come from my mother. That people said she was a komainu herself, that decided never to turn feral again." She shows clawy hands with her red fingernails toward them playfully, and ...

Kinsen replies to Ayano with a giggle, "Indeed, they might. A forgotten blessing, perhaps. I guess I have passed the age of being taken into the night by these spirits, neh?!" Then, she provides a sound nod to Yatsufusa, "Fascinating indeed. Curiosity is mutual. I would very much want to learn more...

'' Indeed. I mean, i don't know the specifics, but you are right Hantei Kinsen-sama. Spirits from time to time do mingle with ningen in one way or another.'' Yatsu replied. '' Depends on their nature, some are more caring about ningen, others just follow their instincts. There are many type of spiri...

'' Indeed, i am. Although by growing up, not my birthplace. My parents came from the south and followed Togashi-no-kami and Togashi Saruko-dono to the mountains. They were from the tribe of Ayakashi, like Togashi Saruko-dono and the Imperial Consort.'' The young dragon adds. '' I guess my lineage an...