The Day of Thunder

"That's interesting to think about what could have been. I happen to be a student of these new and finer elements of the Empire. Art at least," she smirked at that. "But despite that, I do kind of find myself wondering about the ways prior to my birth and the arrival of the Kami from time to time. O...

Going to be away for most of the evening!

"Oh..." Shang murmured to herself as she heard that Aoyama represented the guard of the city. She drew her hands into her sleeves and tried to adopt a more proper posture. The last thing she wanted to happen was cause a ruckus for being...mistaken for one of those people who wander the streets after...

"The area does seem a bit removed from most of the Empire that's seeing a lot of changes, supposedly. I'm going to guess that some of the tribal or communal ways still exist around here," she nodded on that note. That said, some of those ways were slowly going away as standardized teaching of the Cl...

Shang stopped herself from stumbling to dip into a proper bow. "Shang, of the Saru. Pleased to make your acquaintance, Otomo-san. And..."

She said as she slowly turned her attention to the village woman, wondering if she was a friend of his.

Shang would return a nod in Akutou's direction, "Good evening!" "...Is it always so foggy around here?" she mused curiously when it was brought up. "Maybe it's kind of a silly question since you're so close to the river. It is the river, right? I'm so unsure of the lay of the land, it hasn't been so...

"Not exactly being too big to punch but more that you're extremely disincentivized from doing so but still, your point stands. I don't think I could imagine anyone else out-intimidating you from punching them if it actually came to that," she let out a hearty chuckle on that note. She looked off in ...

"Now that's something I've never thought about." She inclined her head once on that amusing note. "...But surely people who wanted to do the same to you were allowed to do so? Punching back is also an option. I don't think anything stops you from doing that now either but everyone is so connected to...

"I'm sure we're all thankful for all the changes in the last few decades. My parents can't stop talking about the changes in quality of life, order, and actually having a community to rely on. They're very thankful for these things even if they still can be bothered to brush up on their reading and ...

Sleep time...

"The land is a much better place now, or so I've been told. I find it a bit hard to believe that the land was a much different place just a generation ago and that much of what we see before us hasn't exactly been realized," she said as she gestured vaguely toward the direction of the village. The v...

"It sounds like being a guardian has given you much purpose in life, even after all of those hardships," Shang said as nodded soundly, admiring Sora would perhaps do something she couldn't see herself doing. She could do without getting stabbed, shot and poisoned. Every one of those sounded like a d...

Shang frowned at the mention of the gardens being less than desirable, especially considering that would be her next alternative to acquainting herself with the local wilderness. The gardens would have given her at least better security. She gave a shake of her head and a wave of her hand. The topic...

Shang found the festivities rather loud and boisterous, especially with that rather dubious herb that was being burned liberally. Ultimately, that was perhaps something everyone could have used after the start of the morning. However, it seemed like after all that dancing and drinking, Shang felt li...

"Oh! That would explain it, forgive me confusion on the matter," she said with a deep bow with a small chuckle. "So, you were the honoured guardian of the Kami's children and helped in caring for them. Maybe even their teacher? That you had quite the responsibility and honour. No doubt something lik...

"Oh," Shang nodded soundly, feigning understanding at first. After a beat, she let out a defeated sigh and shook her head on the matter, looking rather bemused. "Okay, that's not really going to do it for me. My sincere apologies and please excuse my ignorance on the matter, Jiyo-sama. You might hav...

Shang frowned softly and glanced back in the direction of the woods with a sigh. "Unfortunately, I trust that you know what I'm exactly talking about then. Here, I thought I might have ingested something wrong and have been hearing voices. The woods are haunted, I'm afraid. Thankfully, nothing happe...

"Mm," Satsuki nodded in thought in response to Shang's words. "There is wisdom in what you say, Shang. I suppose the days ahead are more to find out who these Thunders are, and for everyone to prepare for what is to come - no matter what it is." At least that much she had determination in her words...

Day 1, Early Night to Late Night Day 1 - Night Slots+, Sleeping with Meditate/Void: Void used! | 6k5 ⇒ 29 (TN: 25) After the night of festivities, Shang laid down to sleep. There were many things that dwelled in her mind, such as the nature of destiny and where she could seek out inspiration for he...

"It should have been obvious that it would have been a harvest festival. It would make sense, seeing as they've been able to receive so many unexpected guests on short notice," she nodded soundly at that suggestion. Shang made a sweeping gesture to the streets before them. "In a way, we should perha...