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Prelude: Doji Kyousuke

Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:12 am
by ManWithDoor
The young man waits patiently for the Crab to make his way out of the gardens before resuming conversation. "You have collected some interesting friends over the years, Mother. It adds to my appreciation of the network of connections and Favors that the Doji cultivate. And the Imperial families as well, of course. On a random day we now have access to news from the Crab and Phoenix provinces, and the opportunity for new or renewed connections, for the small price of a dinner and entertainment."

Prelude: Doji Kyousuke

Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:18 pm
by Vardaen
The former Otomo smiles at her son, "You under estimate the difficulty of arranging this diner with your uncle. He is not as easy going as I, nor does he have as much patience." She considers her next words carefully, "He is not here on a pleasure trip. It is tax collection time, and that always makes him far less pleasant to be around. A samurai does not care about commerce, but the collection of the Emperor's Taxes is a serious matter." She motions at the painter to return and set up.

"Now then, back into your pose.... hold it... hold it...."
You'll have to hold that pose for 2 weeks till I'm back!

Prelude: Doji Kyousuke

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 6:34 pm
by Vardaen
Several hours pass that seem like weeks and the light of the day is lost. The painter, humbly, comments that he can do no more today.

Doji Aiko nods to the man, "Wait for my call and we shall try again, perhaps in the morning tomorrow." The painter then spends some time gathering his things and packs up before bowing several times and leaving. The mother turns to son, "Come, my legs need stretching and i'm tired of this place. I could use some tea or something to eat."

Prelude: Doji Kyousuke

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 12:03 am
by ManWithDoor
"Of course, Mother." He offers his arm to her, inviting the bodily intimacy kept in private, when one can lower one's On in the presence of family and very close friends. "It is not something I had deeply thought about when I was a child, dreaming about my adulthood. I had not thought I would so keenly miss you and Father, and the look and smell of home." He smiles a sad smile. "Perhaps that is one more reason to seek a worthy marriage. Especially if we can come to admire and trust each other." He lets out a small laugh. "Perhaps I was mistaken in thinking I should be spending time in a temple to Benten to achieve understanding. Fukurokujin and Hotei may bless me with what I have been lacking - Wisdom and Contentment."

Prelude: Doji Kyousuke

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:49 pm
by Vardaen
"Now you are coming to see the light my son. Good." She puts her arm around her son, in an show of affection that only a mother can get away with in Rokugan. "Come I am hungry, let's circle our way out of here and go back to the estate for something to eat."

The two wander their way through the garden heading for the exit. Not far off, on the trail toward the exit of the gardens they spot a small group. A few Crane, a Crab by the look of his attire, and a small child. They seem to be conversing and eating fruit.

Prelude: Doji Kyousuke

Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:16 am
by ManWithDoor
The Doji has a pleasant smile on his face as they slowly approach this new group. "Another Crab? Perhaps this is the grandson that was mentioned. Although I assume he would be too young to have sired a child, at least not without some scandal." He reserves his judgment, continuing the approach until he is closer to see more.

Prelude: Doji Kyousuke

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:28 pm
by Vardaen
Aiko doesn't have as much disdain for the Crab as many Crane have, being from the Imperial Families originally. She tilts her head, "There is some family resemblance among them, I think it is safe to say that is 'the grandson' as you put it. Still, I am not interested in anything now but food. If you'd like to go and find out, perhaps speak with some one more your age, you are welcome to do so. I will see you tonight in the estate before we retire for the night." She smiles to her son and turns and heads off down a path that will take her in a direction to avoid the scene.

Prelude: Doji Kyousuke

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:23 am
by ManWithDoor
The son stops and bows respectfully to his mother. As he is within eyesight of the public, the formalities must be observed. He takes a moment afterwards to brush any dirt from off the hem of his kimono, and make sure the lines of his clothing are straight. First impressions are important, and can only be made once. He then calmly approaches the strangers at the border of the public gardens. "Greetings Crab-san, Crane-sans." He also kindly nods to the small child, but does not address him. "I am Doji Kyousuke, diplomat of the Crane. Whom do I have the honor of addressing?"

Prelude: Doji Kyousuke

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 4:01 pm
by Vardaen
Mother leaves, and son joins the gathering...
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