The Day of Thunder

He supposed he was feeling like a sailor lost at sea. Able to see the stars and work the boat but unsure on what course to chart. Why was he so nervous all of a sudden? And what was that fire? ''It is a very generous offer, Lady Chouri, and I would like to accept but...I do not know the customs of y...

''I am used to nights in the mountain'' he replied, looking at the rafters in case there was spiders ''But I admit that living in the village for the week would likely help relations between us...erm...visitors and...'' he coughed politely, clearing the dust in his throat ''...the residents.'' The f...

Yes, fish. He was glad for the fish.

''I saw a camp nearby with the mons of the clans raised. So, unless other arrangements are made, I will go set my tent there once I leave your company.''

Thar surprised him a bit but after checking his recent memory he confirmed the he did not drink the river's water.

''That is something I'll have to make sure everyone knows. Does that extend to the river's fish as well? I suspect many will try to cast a line''

The sound of the hard brush scrapping the pot's metal filled the silence has he though about it ''I puts things together better?'' he frowned, not quite satisfied with his answer ''Let me explain: while you take care of a large herd you often have to move long distances to keep them fed and exercise...

How about tea instead?

''Proper cooking? That would be after I met Saru Takurou-san at the Winter Court five years ago. Takurou showed me there was a way to cook things while on the trail that can transform the meal from being something you have to do into an activity you can look forward to.'' He began rinsing and scrubb...

''I am sure many people will enjoy joining the event.'' he replied confidently ''I surely will do so.''

''Anything else we should know about the village and the surrounding areas?''

Zhe was'nt sure if there was something to add here or not so he finished his meal and prepared to clean the pots and his fellow traveller's bowls and chopsticks under the notes of the crane's instrument

Zhe's eyes decided to go rogue and stare for the half a second it took the mind to regain control and kick the voice into gear

''I will share that hope..hum...I suspect many will gather in your village for the festival. Is there anything we should prepare ourselves for?''

One Sora is enough!

''The Kisaki?'' he mauled the name over, wondering if he'd ever heard the name before ''I do know the imperial librarian arrived in the village today. Mayhaps he might have heard of this tribe?'' Sora might have such knowledge...he's been following the Emperor and fulfilling his duty for decades now...

''There is sense in what Ukyou-san says.'' he frowns, not sure on how to phrase it ''We might not always be able to offer a chance but I think we should try whenever able.''

He agreed

''Getting back up takes courage''

''I too understand second chances. If I had ale I would gladly drink to that'' he said with a nod

''Five years ago'' the dragon frowned, unsure what to think of it. ''That would explain why this village was unknown by it's neighbors.''

Zhe scratched his chin

''Can you tell me of the tribe that once live here? Is it their ritual you wish to perform?''

So did that mean she arrived here about five years ago? He could not make it in his mind that this village was only that old.

''So...forgive me for prying...how long have you been here? What did you find when you arrived?''

Wu focused his mind on the phenomenon described. He knew people had left their homes, willingly or not, when the Kami arrived but since Lady Doji proposed to focus on trade rather then aggression the exiles were reduced to almost nothing beyond true bandits and other criminals. ''Do they ever speak ...

Being a trained warrior, Zhe needed to be vigilant. It is why, when their eyes met, he looked away towards a suspicious corner of the room. False alarm, nothing to worry about there. He cleared his throat ''A wise and compassionate attitude. Although something strikes my curiosity...you say people a...

The dragon follows in and imitates his host, removing his shoes and sitting not too close to her. The dragon was well trained but he could not help but resonate with her sentiments. For the sake of honesty, it did not help that she was...pleasant to look at. Not that he would look at her in any impo...