"To be able to learn the lessons of those who have come before is a wisdom that we would benefit from greatly, and I hope that we have plenty enough to offer in return." Ayeka nods genuinely. "I cannot speak for any but myself, of course, but I believe it is quite exciting to be able to host you for...

"I can assist you in your search, if you would like?" She offers. Moving to her room to let Shuri down inside it briefly before closing the door before the cat can make another mad dash. "I am fairly good at looking for things, after all." She bows in return, then offers a wave and a smile. "This is...

"The ways before were disparate and many. The Kami united us, and taught us how to be better. So much of what is true, I think, is still being learned."

"Not directly, no," she shakes her head. "Though I'm sure that the scent of the squirrel is what got Shuri all excited. She does act as a hunter of small creatures when she is not sleeping on my futon," Ayeka tickles Shuri's nose, who grimaces a bit in her hand. "My name is Hisomu Ayeka. I am honore...

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"As you like," she nods, finally having a servant refill her cups and taking a sip herself.

"We should mingle a bit. I will see you in our quarters later."

"Of course. I hope that our conversation has helped calm your nerves some." She smiles.

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"Perhaps earlier evening, before all of the clan returns for any talk of business and sleep?" She smiled serenely, quite looking forward to the meeting ahead.

"As you like," she nods, finally having a servant refill her cups and taking a sip herself.

As Satsuki searched, a door opens, and a little white blur flashes out of the room. "Ah! Shuri!" A voice accompanied the white creature, easily identifiable to be owned by the young woman stepping out of it. Seeing a white haired giant, the white furred creature stops. Staring up at her. She is a ca...

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"We'll keep them out of trouble and have a lovely time ourselves." A soft, sultry purr escaped her as she spoke, "I'm sure, Ayeka."

"Consider it a play date," she nods. It's hard to tell if she's understanding the barely-there subtext. "Shall we say tomorrow evening?"

"Ok, I still would like time for the cats to spend. Together. Alone?" She paused, "oh, we could have tea too. Or sake or whatever you want?" "Tea would be lovely while we watch the cats play," Ayeka laughs a bit. "We will just have to watch them carefully that they don't knock the Emperor's fine te...

"Humility is a lesson that can be remembered by Samurai as well as monks, I think," Ayeka suggests. "We are, at the end of the day, servants of a fashion ourselves. We serve the Emperor, and the Empire. Our name means 'To Serve.' I hope that is not lost upon those who carry the title."

Ayeka leans back, listening to Kuu's explanations with interest. It's fairly clear she doesn't have much experience with monks, so this is very much a learning experience for her as well.

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"I don't know anything about origami, but that sounds really tough. We should think the whole project out then see if any other spider want to contribute."

"Oh, that's a good idea! Maybe we can make a whole event of it."

"I don't know how long it would take to make a few tiny armor sets. Maybe I could carve some out of wood if I borrow a knife. I am not too artistic but I am sure someone could draw us a background." "I could make some Origami animals to represent the kami who were there. Though a stag would be ther...

"Viveki?" No honorific? "I don't have any skill at adding flourish to a story but I can do my best to at least try help. Maybe we can try to make some kind of props of something?" "Oh! They could be like Mai-sama's puppet shows!" Ayeka's smile grew. "Though I don't know that an oni puppet would be ...

"I... do not know that it is accurate... but I do not know that it is inaccurate either." She taps her chin. "I cannot imagine I would ever have reason or cause to give order to Kuu-san, for example. But I would think that there is a sense of mutual deference between the two of us."

"Mmm, yes. Perhaps, the sake was a bit much. Rarely do we get to celebrate this much." She eyed the uneaten peach mochi with a bit of regret, before reluctantly eating it with a slight grimace. "Though, it would be nice to spend time in our assigned room, later. I am sure Sho would love to visit wi...

"Ah, no, he is a Monk, indicated by the order he belongs to," she explains. "Neither Samurai nor Servant. Men and women who seek to understand the world," she looks to Kuu to confirm her words.

She seemed a little flustered at being chastised by Ayeka. "I could refer to them as a potential mate, but..." she smirked. "Allies they could be, yes, but do not be too fast to trust." She leaned in quite close, perhaps way too close, "you win this once, Ayeka." She dropped the suffix in range for...

"Brother, I would be glad to hear your order's telling of the Expedition. The version of it I heard from Kanna-sensei is unfortunately too... colorful for my liking."

Her head turns to Viveki again. "That is correct, Viveki-san."

"Of course." Viveki nods in understanding. "I can understand not wanting to tell an important tale poorly, especially to one hearing it for the first time." There's a pause. "When you say that Reiko is a seer, you mean that she can read the future? She is one of your priests?" "She is, though not a...