The Day of Thunder

"Well we did the impossible once, we can do it again and beat the dark odds," she said warmly. "Make sure this new generation has a chance to grow into old codgers in due time."

"That's the spirit, Nanzi-san."

He offered her a bow slightly lower than etiquette would formally require.

"As I told your sister at the end of a very grim day for your Clan some five years gone, I find the younger generations... gratifying."

She bowed most respectfully and then nodded, "Thank you for the advice and wisdom, be well Jiyo-sama."

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He waited until she was gone, then spoke very softly.

"You know... I believe I will."

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