The New Winds

I was out of town for most of this week, so this is coming a little late, but thank you so much! I really enjoyed the games and am looking forward to doing more in this setting going forward.

There was no one or two Sensei of her family to bow to, so Nobuko bowed to all of them. Three times she bowed, first to where the Crab and Crane were lined up. Then to where the Dragon, Lion, and Phoenix stood near to each other. And finally to the group of Scorpions and the Battle Maiden just to on...

Hi comrade friend! How has Nobuko's views of the clans changed over the course of the games from where you first thought of her? Prior to the games actually occurring, Nobuko had the view that it didn't matter what clan she was married into and that all clans - save perhaps the Crane, who her mothe...

Anything you'd like to know about her or how I played her or what, drop it here. May or may not answer

Nobuko bows to Doji Satsume's apparition, though for any who cannot see it, it would look like she was bowing to Toshimoko.

A suggestion for a thing to implement for events, not just combat events: A "Fill out this form and include nothing else but the information needed in your first post" form. During the events. several players did not post what ring they were using during the event and it had to be sussed out by what...

Nobuko frowned at Jiro naming the chop used so publicly. It would most certainly draw this person's ire and make him a target. But otherwise, it was a good play, in her eyes. She hoped it was the right one.

Nobuko stood to the side, not far from Jiro. She was ready to step forward if her friend needed it, as he had discussed some of the possibilities with her and she felt she might be able to offer aid in the form of arguments on his behalf. But she would not come to his defense immediately. Not until ...

Nobuko is not shocked at the outcome, but seeing her hair fall to the floor - however small an amount, leaves her dazed for several moments. She had never cut her hair. Had never considered it. And now some of it was on the ground. She wasn't sure if it was a kindness for Kazuko to do that or not. O...

Bayushi Jiro wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:52 am

I'm pretty sure they don't have one, other than they were both susceptible to blackmail, and neither of them could have thrown the whole tournament by themselves. Not unless their blackmail is that they're secret lovers, which there's been no indication.

You could always imply it anyway

Nobuko was curious about the answer to that, as well, and tilted her head curiously at Ginkarasu.

"I am certain that whatever spiritual malady you may have, you cannot pass it on," Nobuko said to reassure both her friends - Jiro that he couldn't catch it and Ginkarasu that he couldn't spread it. Her eyes caught Jiro's and she gave a quick frown that he'd be able to read as ' you will need to tel...

She laughed, soft and light so it would not carry, as was appropriate for them sitting in the shrine. "When I mentioned it in my letters to the representatives of his family, their response was enthusiastic. They did, however, not want to move forward with inquiries until my father signed the contra...

Mirai wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:57 am

Mirai's been super fun, but I've been so exhausted from going back to work full time. Thanks to everyone that's had a thread with her. <3

Mirai's been fun to watch! Take it easy with work.

She blushed at Ginkarau's insightful question. "Ah, yes," she said, ducking her head. "As Moto Ichiro-san and I are to be married, I have invited him to accompany me should his family be willing to allow it and no assignments interfere. We would, of course, be escorted with additional chaperones sho...

Kenji's loss was disappointing. And from how he walked out, had hurt him deeply. "You should feel good for your performance. Just as I do for mine. Everyone who has made it this far can be considered some of the finest Samurai the Empire has to offer, no matter how far they get in the tournament. Mo...

Nobuko steadied her breathing and focused on Kazuko, her stance the same as any trained in the traditional Crane style. She was not a duelist, but she had spent eight years at the Academy. She had ignored the lessons given. Of course, as expected, she was no where near Kazuko's level. ----- OOC D7; ...

She had to take a moment to control herself and not laugh outright. Because she didn't want him to think she was laughing at him, when she was most certainly wanting to laugh at the situation. He won his duel and now he was too excited to calm himself. Instead, she stared at him, lips pressed tightl...

Nobuko's brows rose at the statement by Jiro and though she certainly allowed him to pass, she also tossed him a concerned and questioning look. Then openly mouthed 'we'll talk after' and pointed off to where she intended to lean Ginkarasu so Jiro could have some privacy in his prayers. That done, s...

Nobuko is clearly preparing herself to be struck, but has not yet decided to back down. She studies Kazuko, but the girl was well trained and she couldn't get much from her. ----- OOC Start of 'Combat' round: Spend void to increase ArmorTN +10 Current Stats: Void Points: 3, No emphasis, TN30, 4 Void...