The New Winds

"Such as yourself?" There it was, the hook. "If the clan believed it was a good union, hai" Kotomi nodded "we're compatible and get along well, but all marriages have to give a benefit to the clan, such as the huge benefit the Fox will get from having your union to the prestigious Doji family of th...

"Hmmm..." Zashi offers his most coquettish look, eyes dancing with innocent enthusiasm. "But you said that he could be the second best in this whole competition! And we are supposed to be the best the Clans could offer in our generation. There would be so few." Zashi drums his fingers on his chin w...

"Doji-san, you are not yet an adult, so you may not officially duel. I suggest you find another way to deal with your situation. As far as other clans being in the Dojo, the Academy is open as of today for all participants of the Topaz Championship. You would do well to be courteous." Kotomi looked...

Kotomi bowed. "Good afternoon sensei. Unfortunately there is an issue. The Mantis boy" she motioned behind her in Kokyous direction "is being disrespectful to the dojo and disruptive to the students. I understand that tomorrow the tournament begins and many students of different clans will be here, ...

"Forgive me, but well...you're kind of not alive now, so it's a little confusing why you would come back all of a sudden to promote some Mantis" Kotomi frowned "I'm not a spiritual person or anything, but it seems odd."

"What?" Zashi puts a hand over his mouth demurely. "Someone better?" Ok, I might be laying it on a tad thick there . For Zashi, it was a game, one he had been looking forward to and preparing for longer than Kotomi knew. "She is honorable enough a bushi. Forgive my lack of knowledge as such a newco...

"Well, I don't know about that. He would have to beat me after all." Zashi tries to keep up a cheerful expression. I can't even hate how sure she is "It gets very complicated when you have bushi, shugenja and courtiers all in their own separate competitions. But indeed, yes, I was fortunate enough ...

"Ahh forgive me. I am called Kitsune Zashi. I met Kenji-san at the dojo experiment. It would seem that your help did him some good. It's no surprise to hear that you missed him while he was away." "Good to meet you Kitsune-san. As for Kenji-san, doesn't one always miss their friends? He left for th...

If anything, Zashi's smile grows wider. "I am not surprised. This one spent most of the time at the Kakita Academy where you wouldn't have noticed. I had a great deal to catch up on, but I did hear...well, you didn't see me in the dojo because they forbade shugenja from taking part in that event, b...

Zashi grins as he spies a target, approaching a very well put together Crane girl. he approaches and bows. "Greetings Doji Kotomi-san. It is a pleasure to finally meet you formalky, though I feel as if I already know you. Your reputation at the Kakita Academy was fierce.: Kotomi looked at the voice...

Kotomi rolled her eyes.

"That fake accent is pathetic. Fine, I'll inform the hosts and the Ruby champion. Allow me to bring over Kakita sensei and inform him of your insults."

She took a few steps away before going to fetch a sensei.

"Then leave. You're not welcome here if you only intend to disrupt the samurai in training" Kotomi pointed to the door again "or shall I send a message to our hosts, my clan, regarding more problems with the Mantis?"

"I meant what I said, Mantis" Kotomi said with narrowed eyes "now are you going to run away like a rat or stand up like a man? And it's Doji-sama t you, so cut out these nicknames lest I request something beyond a matter of honour."

Kotomi narrowed her eyes. "I see that Mantis etiquette is stealing and dishonourable tactics. Not a surprise that such an insignificant clan would act in such a way. Unlike you though, I'm prepared to stand up for my clan, not hide behind their actions like you do." She motioned to the door. "Either...

Kotomi manages to resist an eyeroll at the annoucements.

So they are trying to give the Ruby champs special projects more advantages? Heh, I suppose they need all the help they can get she thought to herself, smirking a little as she looked around.

(ooc - free for approaches, pm me!)

"I suppose do you do need the extra practice" Kotomi commented, turning back to Kenji "both of you do if you're hoping to compete with me."

"If you believe having to display your talent is bullying you're not going to fare well in this championship Mantis-san" Kotomi shook her head "really, one Mantis throwing a strop because of smudged paper this morning and now this one here pouting because a girl puts him in his place about what one ...

"Kenji-san has the right of it" Kotomi nodded "this is the most prestigious tournament for any samurai going for their gempukku. Anyone being sent here shouldn't need assistance, or they're not good enough. From my earlier meeting of him, he's extremely fortunate to have the honour of competing, eve...

The ever confident Kotomi moved to the arena, not listening to the advice some random Crab was giving. She was one with herself, as she smirked before bowing to her opponent. "Good luck Doji-san." (ooc: Using void ring. D2 EA Sumai event intimtation/void : 5d10 26 D2 EA Sumai event resist intimiatio...