The Day of Thunder

[Shiba Kumori]

“I know, I know… was just sayin’ it sounded monk-adjacent.” She replied warmly.

[Nanzi Ai]

"I blame all the monks I keep running into, they can't say they are going to the bathroom without making a riddle of it," she responded.

[Shiba Kumori]

“Riddle me this, riddle me that… what do you think… of this thing I shat?” She replied.

[Nanzi Ai]

"See now that I could understand... it's more like I have eaten, but shall I remain here or find a proper throne and leave my wisdom behind?" she responded.

[Shiba Kumori]

“You don’t know about the wisdom throne? That’s where everyone does their best thinking.” She replied.

[Nanzi Ai]

"You are terrible," she said with a light chuckle. "Also... gross."

[Shiba Kumori]

“Funny.” She said with a smile.

“I think the word you’re looking for is funny.”

[Nanzi Ai]

"I said what I said," she said with a smirk. "Your material needs work, dear friend, but it has improved."

[Shiba Kumori]

“I’ll take it.” She said simply with a smirk.

[Nanzi Ai]

"I am going to try and gather what information I can around the village but I am no magistrate," she responded in a more serious tone.

"I assume you will do the same?"

[Shiba Kumori]

She nodded.

"The man I traveled with is something of an aspiring magistrate... If we learn of anything I'll be sure to let you know."

[Nanzi Ai]

"Who is this handler of yours, by the by? Handsome? Fierce?" she asked.

[Shiba Kumori]

“His name is Bayushi Norikage… And together we have one face. His top and my bottom…” She motioned to the mask.

“So… hard tell on the handsomeness end. But… yeah… rather fierce. Probably not in the good way though.” She said with a chuckle.

“He had a rough upbringing apparently… And it shows in his personality.”

[Nanzi Ai]

"Does he know?" she asked.

[Shiba Kumori]

“Not from me.” She replied.

“And if he does… Then someone should teach him some better manners.” She chuckled.

[Nanzi Ai]

"Good," she responded.

"Rough manners is common among the other clans... it is a bit distressing."

[Shiba Kumori]

“I know… all those losers who follow Doji’s way of doing things over Yuzuru’s… Such barbarians.” She said with a wink.

[Nanzi Ai]

"As I said, your humor has improved," she said proudly.

[Shiba Kumori]

She smiled again and nodded silently.

[Nanzi Ai]

"I hate to be serious but we should probably address the ox in the room, Shinsei... destiny... all that? Your thoughts?" she asked.