The Day of Thunder

"It's likely everyone knows." Makme nodded in agreement with Sora, "...a better question is how her followers will react to any rumors about her. I can't imagine it will be pleasant for us. Another thing to look into before it gets out of hand."

"Of course." Came Makime's response, calm as always.

"Can you tell me the orientation of the shrine entrance in relation to the cardinal directions."

"Are there any other artists and storytellers we can bring into this?" Makime asks, "It may be best to combine their efforts, since I assume this must be a truly masterful work of art to work."

"It is something to place hope into at the very least. Who best to source the material components?"

"Because of the ceremony?" Makime replied, her expression cold.

"I see." Makime nodded, then a thought hit her...and for a brief moment she showed shock to the head woman. It vanished quickly.

"Anything else that will be necessary for this approach?"

"And were you lucid while inside?" Makime inquires further, "Or did your former master bloat out your senses?"

Akodo Kenji wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:56 am

psssh Shinsei gots nothing.

plus getting him to come out is kind of the goal?

We can't punch some sense into him if he stays in the shrine.

Just remember guys, if he comes out you got to lead him back to...probably half the Bushi's worth of the camp to handle him.

Jiyo Sora wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:51 am

And then Shinsei comes out and snaps them like twigs, then goes back

"Quick hide the Mods are awake!"

"Teach me the true art Sensei Anjing. The biting blade which cuts deepest. I wish to learn the way of the Shit Poster."

Makime is going to be so flabbergasted when Kenji and Anjing explain how they taunted Shinsei.

"Uhhh....O K."

"Fruit of a tainted tree, Sora-san." Makime replied, "If we can do it without her that is the best option...because if we have to use her then we have to spend time double checking the work all over again. I only trust this much because Satsuki-san and her fellows have poured over it already." "But ...

Makime flinches at the unexpected contact but manages a sincere smile. Then she rises. "Then may we triumph for both our people's sake." "It is bad form to enter the presence of a daimyo without introduction." She looks over Akutou, "Otomo-san?" To the Hiruma, she responds, "Unless he has moved the ...

"You are in no position to make such a demand," Makime replied in turn, "But you will get to hear them when you are tried."

"Now I have other more important questions for you. This Shrine of Inari-no-kami. Is it still such? And how does one gain access."

"Well damn, there goes my plan to have a copy sent to every dojo in the Empire." "The Spider would probably have appreciated it given their duties. And Lord Hisomu and Lady Matsu would not tolerate misuse of it at the very least." Another dry barb back. "A fair point Satsuki-san," Makime nodded, an...

"Or help the next fool looking for easy power," Makime commented dryly, "I don't object to its making but please tell me you are keeping it to only a few libraries and with instructions to be carefully monitored. I'll speak to Chouri myself and make sure she understands the severity of her situation...

A bit of recognition came over the Lioness, an earlier conversation. Those watching something that, in all likelihood would shock the observers. She went to one knee to look the Nezumi in the eye. "I know your name now. Chuchu," She spoke, "The shamans of my people believe you have knowledge that ca...

Makime read over it, then passed it to Sora, "I am not expert on matters spiritual but it is concrete enough. Or as can be expected from this affair." While Sora was reading it the Lioness rubbed her chin in thought, "A challenge but one that might be simpler then it first appears. Surely someone in...

Makime looks to the Crab, "I am aware of who you are. You have done good work so far. You are wrong though, it is not Shinsei but one of his students here now." She notes the tone used with the Nezumi by the Crab, and really that a Crab's tone wasn't scornful when dealing with the Nezumi. "You are a...

Well for at at least 7 * [your total fingers of jade] - 1 times.

Of the list of things Makime expected, being approached by a Nezumi was at the bottom. For her part the Lioness remained unperturbed, watching Chuchu walk around her out of the corner of her eye. She had expected the ratfolk to be more...intimidating. "...you are the Nezumi that has been speaking wi...