Hey guys, Sadly, I just don't think I have the spoons to keep going this time around. My life's going through a lot of change, and unfortunately by the time I sit down at my PC each night, I just don't have the energy to post. I was really looking forward to this game, but with where I'm at right no...

Shuri drops down into pounce mode briefly, then leaps out at Sho, charging! "Shuri tries that, but I have an arrangement with the servants on ways to inform them that she's been fed." Ayeka follows the process of the ceremony quietly, and when it comes time she picks up her cup and takes a long, tes...

The Lion samurai smiles at the bold move. "There is not so much different for me as a samurai, guarding the great river for Lord Akodo, from if I were just a person of the river, guarding the great river for my father and my people," she says lightly, unprovocatively. And then, with perhaps a littl...

Shuri found Sho's neck and began doing little cat bites, sliding to the orange cat's side. "Appreciative is a word. She still gets very upset if she is not fed promptly at mid day, regardless of whether or not mid day has come yet," she laughs genuinely. As the servant provides the water and tea, Ay...

Shuri gets into immediate tussle mode, swiping and play biting ferociously.

Ayeka shook her head with a sigh. "I cut the smallest of strands of string off yesterday's kimono this morning, and Shuri decided that it was the greatest gift I have ever given her."

"I hope it will be an opportunity to engage in further discussions in the future as well. I may have questions that you and your kin may have greater knowledge on than a simple swordsman like myself." "I am but a simple swordswoman myself, but at the worst I would be glad to assist you in finding y...

Two knocks announced the presence of another. Into the room slipped Ayeka, her right hand carefully cradling the small, fluffy white cat whose eyes were darting around in a weird mix of concern and curiosity. The cat's eyes found the tabby, and she began squirming more eagerly, until she snuck out o...

"I will look forward to meeting her," she nods. "If Togashi-sama speaks well of her, I have no doubt that she would be quite the fascinating person to speak with." An eager bob of her head followed. "Please, do speak with him, and let me know what he says. Once he has decided on a time to cook, then...

Kawauso listens thoughtfully, then nods emphatically in agreement. "I am no fan of extra rules and expectations being added to my life," the Lion says candidly. "Especially for something that should be as straightforward as drinking something that smells nice," she says with a mischievous smile. "I...

"And I shall be intrigued to test my style against your blend of styles," she responds easily. "I am certain it will be an entertaining bout."

"I am blessed to be continuing the work of my people. Lord Akodo recognized my father as his right hand in the lands along the river, and I help carry out his will. In some ways it's not so different as before the kami came." Her voice is a touch wistful, but there's no facial expression to go with...

"I believe it is said, 'One only has nothing left to learn when they are in the grave.' I have spent much of my life mastering elements of the blade... but there is always room for development." He said with a nod and a soft smile. "Perhaps you would honor me with the occasion of sharing our styles...

"In a ghostly way, Togashi-sama?" Ayeka asked with a small chuckle. "She sounds charming. I hope that I am able to meet her sooner than later."

"Let me know how I can help arrange such a thing, of course. I would be honored to attend myself."

He nodded, "I have heard that smiths in your lands have learned the secrets of folded steel. It is an impressive development. Even more impressive is the ability to use it properly as an extension of one's self." He looked to her briefly, "Are there teachers of the use of the blade in your lands?" ...

There's no delay in Kawauso reaching for her cup after gently setting the pot aside. She nods agreeably at "intimate" and "informal." Unless Ayeka is slow to take her cup, the Lion will raise hers to her nose for a moment before lowering it again to contemplate the scent. "With sword, Hisomu-san, o...

"That is a most important task. Do the Spider have a particular proclivity towards any kind of knowledge... for there are many types and kinds throughout this world." "That is a question better asked to those of our clan who are interested in such things, I think. I am a poor study, at best. My tal...

"Thank you, Hisomu-san," the Lion says as she sits. "I was pleased to make the acquaintance of some others of your clan last night at the wedding party," she says, speaking a little formally but with a pleasant smile on her face. "But with all the, ah, energy of the event, it wasn't ideal for conve...

He nodded, "I suppose that is becoming the norm in the empire." He paused for a moment before asking, "So, what purpose does your founder wish for your kin to provide for the Empire?" "Indeed. Sooner than later, I think, the time of tribe's will be a matter of history, not a truth of others lives."...

"That event is of particular interest to me as well... I have not been among the clans for some time. I have interest in seeing what they are becoming." He replied thoughtfully. "How long have you been in the service of Lord Hisomu?" "My parents followed Lady Reiko when she began gathering follower...

He nodded, "It seems that there are a number of events people have planned on the fly as a result of these conditions... Will you be taking part in the revelries later this evening?" "I likely shall attend storytelling," she explains. "I am interested in what tales are valued by samurai of each cla...