Hope Springs Forth (D8 LA Open)

[Kakita]

He nodded, “The strength of the empire rests in the strength of its people. Whatever comes, I know that we together can defeat it. It gives me hope for the days ahead.”

[Jiyo Sora]

"Well, speaking as someone who's only seen twelve winters, I certainly hope so!"

She didn't sound worried

[Kakita]

He nodded affirmatively, “Good. Keep that hope.”

[Jiyo Sora]

"My generation will do our job, just so yours buys us time."

That seemed to be more teasing.

[Kakita]

Kakita nodded affirmatively, “See to it that you are ready when the time is yours.”

[Jiyo Sora]

"Well, my sister has some mystical destiny she's pursuing, my little brother's... too early to say, but... I guess I'll keep it all organized for them."

[Kakita]

“Fulfill your role, whatever it may be… Do it with your whole soul. That is all that will ever matter.” He replied.

[Jiyo Sora]

"Oh, I may have no magical knack, and I may have little interest in swordplay, but rest assured... my day will come."

[Kakita]

He simply nodded in affirmation.

[Jiyo Sora]

Phi sighed, and settled deeper into the water.

She had evidently said her bit for the time being.

[Kakita]

Kakita sat quietly in the warm water… letting it relax the damaged muscles in his arm.

[Ryoshun Rei]

Rei quietly arrived and entered the water. She bowed politely and sat down, leaning back to savor the warmth. It had been a very strange day and she had only been awake for a few hours.

[Kakita]

Kakita nodded a greeting, “Lady Rei. A pleasant afternoon to you… It’s been an eventful day.”

[Ryoshun Rei]

"Yes, it has." she nodded. "By all accounts, you did very well this morning. I wish I had been there."

[Kakita]

“We we’re all where we needed to be.” He said in a comforting tone.

“I was successful today. We cut through the deception. But there is still much more to be done.”

[Ryoshun Rei]

"Very much." she agreed. "The infiltration of the Crane aside, the implications of what the Harbinger said pose a great danger to everyone. Much will need to be done in a sort amount of time to prepare ourselves."

[Kakita]

He nodded, "I am always at your service to do whatever must be done my Lady."

[Ryoshun Rei]

"That is greatly appreciated." she nodded. "But, I know your quest is not over. You still have your sister to find."

[Kakita]

He nodded solemnly.

"The first step is completed, however... Now at the very least... there is a place for her to return safely. With Hadananzi gone she can return to our people if she still..." There was a hint of sadness in the tone but from what cause was difficult to tell.

[Jiyo Sora]

Phi made like a hole in the air, soaking all of this up.

She was absolutely going to write her little factual account, but there was also a frickin' SWEET tragic and romantic thing that the Bat as a Clan seemed so good at going on, and nothing said she couldn't write a little something else, a bit less serious...