The Day of Thunder

I'm wondering if I should even try. I feel Makime would be more like "are they so weak willed they need coddling to save their own future?"

Makime broke from her contemplations. She gave the other woman a nod. "Lady Matsu." She replied with her usual calm. "It appears destiny has chosen your broad shoulders to bare the weight of a realm. I can't fault it that choice. I almost pity Jigoku for the beating you and Lady Otaku will deliver i...

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Open thread in the morning at the shrine. For the handful of us who don't have to sleep all morning.

Makime made her way up the hill to the shrine. It seemed the site of the final battle was to be here. It was ultimately not one of armies and grand conflict...but effectively a duel between a handful. A handful of beings would decide the fate of the realm of mortals. She walked around the Shrine, it...

Makime was back where they had first gathered. She had watched the selection of Thunders, now two of her peers and her trusted aide-de-camp were likely not long for this world. One way or another. She waited patiently for the other three to arrive. Her mind going down over the events of these last f...

Makime remained her calm self, giving her nod of approval as the two finish up there vows. She looked over to her fellow daimyo, "Those two were insufferable on the trip here, trying to hide all the glances they were giving each other in my presence." More seriously she added, "Another reason for us...

Makime watched the proceedings in silence. She supposed that was it for her role in all this...the Lion Daimyo wasn't one for speeches so she simple visited each of the chosen in turn. Reminding them of the duty that know hung heavy open their shoulders, and the future of the realm depended on their...

The Lady Makime arrived, her opinions on this wedding had been made known to both the participants. But she understood ultimately the young lovers could be facing a world coming to end, so she acquiesced and gave the union her blessing. Besides, Makime reasoned, her daughter would have wished to att...

Makime arrived. This was the culmination of the whole affair after it...well this and the scrolls that had been tirelessly worked upon. She stood off to the side arms crossed, the ever stoic statue. Or as the Lioness preferred to think of herself, the anchor by which the line could sighted and brace...

Makime blinks, then pinches the bridge of her nose and let's out an exasperated sigh. She had, it seemed, misjudged the purpose of the meeting. Though it did keep with the general image of Shinsei and his followers, she had built up in her mind. And this particularly one did not at least seem to be ...

Makime drifts off into a troubled sleep, her mind still racing with all that must be done. Makime stood once again on the balcony of her home. The castle was now fully complete. The city below bustled with activity. Many of the buildings were clearly new, but that was because so many had come here ...

I have been pretty light on threads as well. It's a bit weird to me for the 'base commander' to just randomly stand around somewhere in the midst of a crisis.

Also sometimes it feels like I need those slots open to deal with any issues or information that pops up.

"With Shinsei?" Makime shrugged, a rare movement for her, "He might have been hoping it would happen. Perhaps it is a way to bind the creature to the mortal realm. Or maybe he overestimated his chances and paid the price for arrogance." "The way should open when the ritual finishes, hopefully by the...

"In my experience such things have a price," Makime said to Matsu, "If you do not wish your clan mate to see what that is...you might want to stop them. We will have to keep an eye on the Bat girl for much the same reason."

"If my army was here, I fear the village would no longer be." Makime remarked dryly. "I can't say for sure, my suspicion is the Champion." She nodded to Matsu, "Lord Hisomu slipped through Jigoku's grasp and perhaps it has sought what it considers the next best thing. Either way bolds ill given his ...

"He's not coming out." Makime made her way up the path, "We have a bigger problem." She stopped and looked at the others, her train of thought interrupted, "...I suppose that is one way to taunt a man. Shin-punch, Kenji? I fear Lady Anjing is a bad influence." The Lioness shook her head, "No matter....

From her position nearby, Makime continued to watch in silence as this little drama ran it's course. As always her face was without emotion, concealing her thoughts on the matter.

Makime's eyes narrow at the feat performed. When the Dragon spoke she merely nodded.

But for now she remained an observer.

"That also needs to wind up in the restricted section of the libraries." Makime observed. "Make sure this work is in a warded area. I'll organize a guard to keep you safe while you work." She let her hand rest on her hilt, "It sounds like we all have tasks to complete. So let's be about our business."

"Because it is useful information." Makime turned and made toward the exit. "Oh and one more thing. I knew about the sacrifices already. I was more curious if you cared enough about your people to ask for their lives." She shook her head, "A coward and terrible leader." And with that she made her /E...