The Day of Thunder

"It has its uses I have to admit. Even if I only learnt the skill later in life. There seem to be so many clever ideas you can store for someone to then later pickup. Still, it can be a little slow sometimes, I think I prefer the spoken word." With a slight smile. "I certainly hope you like reading...

"It wouldn't be nearly so interesting if it were simple, hai. I feel lucky to live in an interesting world and in interesting times, even if it can be stressful sometimes." Putting her kit into her back and hanging the bag from her shoulder, Ohta nods, "Is there anything else I can do for you? I wil...

"That's the one...unless there are two. But I don't think the Fortunes are that unkind. He's big on learning, big on libraries, it's something he takes very personally and he's connected with the Imperial Family. Probably one of his better accomplishments if I have to be honest." "Ah. So sensei and...

"You should talk to Sora then, he loves his libraries. Sometimes I think we invented paper just to help him stock them. If you say it's for the glory of the Emperor or whatever he'd at least consider one devoted to the natural world." Shrugging. "Worst he can do is say no and maybe cuss you out a l...

The more time went on in this village, the more precautions Ohta took before sleeping. Tonight, she put little charms around the outside of her tent, did some meditation, and cooked herself some simple porridge to settle her stomach. She sat and ate it slowly, the warmth spreading through her body. ...

"A very small plant maybe? You could carry it around like Shinsei and his stone perhaps? Be the little gardener." Anjing smiles faintly at the image. "That sounds like an excellent duty. Your people prize knowledge, do they not? I assume what you learn must be well sort after, is there a library so...

"Ah, something to keep the mind and hands busy then?" She peers down a the white flower. "It is...unusual how everything grows despite the fog. Lady Amaterasu is so dim here." Indeed, now that Ohta mentioned it the garden was quite impressive for the conditions indeed. "Are you a gardener then? Whe...

"I have my parents of course, and I know one aunt well enough. And friends. It is a small circle of people, but it meets my needs. After all, one must balance doing one's duty and taking care of one's needs, social and relaxation and such. For instance, I'm sure I'll be months without any of them wh...

"Iiiinteresting... I wonder how it differs inside..."

Ohta half talks to herself, a hand coming out of the water to rub her chin thoughtfully.

"It... can do that?"

Ohta looked curiously before looking away with a slight shiver, speaking towards the sky again.

"Visions of some sort or another?"

"I hope I did not offend, Ryoshun-san. I know I should not complain; We all have our own duties and challenges and we must do our best with what we have. I have a hard time not comparing myself against those who came before me."

"I could only dream of that kind of life, Togashi-sama. Not that I have not found satisfaction with my own duties and studies, but I must admit to be the sort of person who likes variety. In food and habits and surroundings. I've very little interest in staying one place my whole life and 'settling ...

"I cannot help but think Reiko-dono would be able to solve the mystery of this place. Or perhaps even my mother... Between the two of them, the Teacher would have nothing to worry about besides the spiritual matters he himself tends to. I could try, but those two are much, MUCH wiser than me with ex...

"Is that so? There is some hidden truth to the garden? That seems more interesting than standing around and gossiping, and if your sensei is busy it can be a diverting task." She crosses her arms. "What are you searching for?" "Nothing... important I suppose." She turns and looks at a plant, cuppin...

"All over the Empire? That must be exciting. I'd not traveled more than a five day's journey from where I grew up before this. And that was already extremely interesting. Lion lands not so much, but I love the mountains; You can see them to the west from the keep, and it was always hard to decide wh...

"Hmmm... wonder why that is? Certainly the sky interests me greatly... and I'd even heard the stars can help tell the future, if you know what to look for. Though if they change when you move, I wonder if it depends on where you stand..."

"A steed in battle? That narrows it down greatly..." she half said to herself, rubbing her chin thoughtfully before looking up from her reverie, "And both, really. I do wish I knew more about spiritual matters, really. But when comparing oneself to a priestess or shugenja, I suppose I am asking too...

"Mmmm... I am a member of the Seekers of Knowledge. The school tends to teach a wide variety of skills, but medicine was more of a preference of my own than something suggested to me. Though it fit right in with my other studies... honestly, I feel like I should have given it more attention and not ...

"Well, I've been out a few times. Never long, or far. Accompanying people on trips. I've been to Dragon and Lion lands. And I've stopped right outside of Crab lands. But this trip here is certainly in another category entirely. I was hoping to see how the stars might be different so far away from ho...

Anjing nods, having raised a hand to prevent a low speed flower inspection collision. "The food looked appetizing but my tastes are simple. Although I am sure our hosts will feel put out having gone to all this trouble." She makes a rising motion with her hand. "There is no need for ceremony, we ar...