The New Winds

"Assuming I have any, I will tell them so."

She stood and gave a bow. "I have been in here some time Mai-san. Arigato for speaking with me, I appreciate it. I will talk to you again soon."

And with that, she made her way out to dry and depart.

/exit

Otoko nodded and gave a seated bow. "...Arigato, for thinking of me. I should get to bed here Asako-san. I will see you again tomorrow, hai?"

What was your favorite part of this game? It was a uniquely thought out way to approach new characters for L5R that felt new and different. What was your least favorite part? The balance for no skill trait one ends up being quite hard to balance. Even more chance than usual means greatly disproport...

She actually gave Saburo a very faint and brief smile. "I am... gladdened... that you understand. I feel as if you have been more wary for me lately, as if you know more of why Yogo left the service of Lady Asako. Know this much at least; it was not for a lack of loyalty or duty in his soul... or in...

Otoko shook her head softly after a moment. "...Do not think I have some sort of death wish Asako-san, nor that I doubt I can serve my family and clan as well as any samurai. Being accepting of risk is as much as any samurai can do, hai? Most prepare to fall in battle serving their clan, and I see t...

--------------- Games: Fortunes and Winds/Willpower, Raise TN 8, Honor, 7d10k3 = 38 (Pass) Games: Fortunes and Winds/Intelligence, Void for skill, Raise TN 8, 4k3 = 19 (Pass) Games: Fortunes and Winds/Perception, Void for skill, Raise TN 8, 4k3 = 28 (Pass) +1 Games: Fortunes and Winds +1 Willpower

The Yogo ever had troubles arranging marriages, so Otoko accepted an arrangement with an Imperial spouse. She'd seemed quite honorable as well for a Scorpion...

(80 = Imperial Spouse 45, Perceived Honor 30, 5 zeni)

She fought the law, and the law won.... By 1.

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Lore: Law/Intelligence, Raise TN 12, 3d10 = 12 (Pass)
Lore: Law/Perception, Raise TN 12, 3d10 = 11 (Fail)
Lore: Law/Awareness, TN 10, 2d10 = 13 (Pass)

This all seemed like a courtly game to Otoko, a fact that soured her slightly. Perhaps it was her own sense of self deprecation that didn't like elevating others overly, especially not at the sake of others. All of this voting involved emotional judgement, on her part and of others. A Yogo didn't tr...

"...I am no pacifist, but I hope it will not be used too readily. I come from a family that welcomes death with stoic acceptance, but I still believe there is much more in this life on Ningen-Do to be found in a long life." And I wish you a long one Mai-san, she left unsaid.

Otoko didn't know much about armies, let alone Lion armies. She still wasn't certain it was entirely comfortable for her, but she still trusted Mai's judgement. "Ah... ano... to what end then? Would you seek to return to the Mantis and grow their army, or make it something more than it is now? Or wo...

Otoko nodded again. "I cannot say that I understand the fascination, but war is ever a samurai's duty after all, so it is a fine thing to study. Why as a mercenary though, instead of with the Mantis armies? I assume you have one, even for such a small clan."

Otoko nodded softly. "That was the other reason for my reading. Along with the other spiritual visitors we have had during our stay, it is something that must have some cause behind it." Pausing, Otoko was thoughtful a moment before she shrugged softly. "...As for why me, why gaki... I suppose, in t...

Well, she tried. Story of her time at the dojo really. She did what she could, took her lumps, and departed. ============================ Athletics (Running)/Stamina, TN 20, 4k3 = 22 (Pass) Jiujutsu (Martial Arts)/Agility, TN 20, Hida support, 4k3 = 37 (Pass, Exceptional) Lore: Theology/Perception, ...

"Sometimes, we must plan for the uncomfortable. The Crab have their own studies, and the Asako Inquisitors and other organizations as well. I had some knowledge of spirits before coming here, but the incident with Mai-san had shown me I have much I don't know. I... wish to be of help, even if it is...

Otoko shook her head. ,"I would not judge you Mai-san. I don't believe you would go into anything for untoward reasons. I am quite sincere in my well wishes. Perhaps you would say what you wish to learn? Certainly, it would come with the possibility of extensive travel."

(Not quite, just seeing if Kokyou can take prolonged staring! :D) Otoko was actually a bit surprised that Kokyou remained silent while she was thoughtful that whole time. She had somewhat expected the boy to ramble on about himself or her. Finally she spoke, even more quiet than usual. "...You are m...

Otoko just stared at Kokyou a long moment, likely for a minute of silence, unless he broke it himself.

She shrugged softly. "You could always bring your own light. I don't know about the guards or such however. It is not something I have looked into or that interests me. I merely know it is quite unique indeed."

"Hai, perhaps so.... and yet, it is the things that I am not aware of yet that concern me." She paused, and she seemed a touch sulky in tone as she murmured, "Besides... I like learning about gaki."