The Day of Thunder

Makime takes the offered tea, then remarks dryly, "Thank you, nice to be offered a drink I can trust." After a quick sip she shakes her head, "I am a light sleeper and awoke to see a being of shadow standing over me. It fled upon noticing I was awake, or perhaps more accurately seemed to dissipate. ...

Two became three as a familiar Lioness approached. "Lady Anjing, Kaiu-san." She nodded to each in turn. Stepping up to the fire Makime warms her hands, "My apologies for the intrusion but...my clan has sent none with knowledge of the spiritual." Taking a breath she continued, "And do not wish to tro...

"I will have someone speak to you about training those fit for combat," Makime crossed her arms, "Even if they are not expected to fight it will help for them to be at least familiar with the basics."

Makime raised an eyebrow, "It was not a question meant for an answer, merely an observation made aloud."

"What part did the feast yesterday have to play in the dreams? I assume it was deliberate it happened the day before the worst nightmares."

Makime clicked her tongue, "A lot of curses in this town. Even with the issues across the Empire, it does make one wonder why anyone would want to live here."

Makime looked at Anjing then back to Chouri, "And that is just a result of the ritual? Seeing monsters in the form of what you fear the most?"

"I see." Makime resumed tapping her fingers, "So was tonight the worst of the nightmares in your experience? And are there any common themes in these dreams? Fear of something in the room with you perhaps?"

"And what exactly happens tonight?" Makime narrowed her eyes and stopped her tapping, "Another phase of the ritual? And would it be one you added or a deciphered part of the original?"

"And the issue with the graveyard, what precisely is happening." Makime added, tapping her fingers on her arm.

"In the mean time I will begin construction of the earthwork defenses," Makime nodded, "Hopefully it remains merely a precaution."

"Have there been any other attacks or strange occurrences recently?" She crossed her arms, "Besides the wolf attack."

"Yes." Makime nodded, glancing at Anjing. "I have no intention of having your people fight in the open in a battle. Your home is sturdy and large, it would be the best makeshift fort."

"I am heading there next," Makime responded, "My concern here is that in the event of an attack we have a solid defense."

"A Lion rarely moves unarmed and after the wolves," Makime shrugged, "I lean toward prudence in my choice of attire." She wasn't too disquieted by the height, the Lioness had meet Matsu after all. "I will be brief. I'm here about a few quick things. First you have a system to warn the town of troubl...

Makime follows Chouri inside, "I do not have a need to speak to the Imperial's liaison. My business here is direct." Her eyes fall on the Dragon, "...Wu Zhe I presume, I believe you spoke with Kenji-san yesterday. He has informed me of your comments." She shifted her focus back to the headwoman, "No...

"She lives better then half my village governors." Makime frowned, "Why someone bothered to build so big a manor for so isolated a village is beyond me, but I gathered that it was here before they were. But you see now why I proposed it as the foundation of any defense."

I need Aoyama here please https://dayofthunder.fallenash.com/view ... 504#p12504

And Chouri here please https://dayofthunder.fallenash.com/view ... 499#p12499

The first stop for Makime was the home of the woman who supposedly lead the villages defenses. The Lioness was armed and armored, not particularly concerned that the villagers eyed her with worry. She wasn't here to make friends after all. Arriving at the home of Aoyama, Makime tapped gently on the ...

Makime, again armed and armored, made her way to the home of Chouri and again made a polite knock on the door frame. She took a step back to wait for the headwoman to make her appearance. The Lion's expression was unreadable but her hand rested on her sword hilt given the incidents of last night.

Good luck in the fight!

Smack the mad monk into his next life!

Wu Zhe wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 04, 2023 1:51 am

Considering the Manuscripts of Li Fong won't be written for 300 years me not quoting it won't be a problem.

I'd have to take a nap and try to remember what I read when I wake up

No argument then. Roger that. Proceeding as planned.