(D7 EN) A donation

[Matsu Qiang]

Later that night, Matsu Qiang paid a visit to the temple.

"I'd like to make a donation," the young Lion said to the first monk he could find. He held up a small pouch full of coins.

[Ikoma Eichiro]

((Eichiro is not present in this scene.))

"Certainly, samurai-sama" The monk replies, "is there any specific dedication you wish to make?"

[Matsu Qiang]

"Yes, in fact," the Lion replied. "I... I was hoping it might be possible for the monks here to pray every night for the soul of my departed sister, Matsu Meilin. She... she was a great inspiration to me."

Matsu Qiang (no, Matsu Tsuyoshi now, he reminded himself) struggled to keep his face impassive as he handed over the coins and bowed respectfully.

[Ikoma Eichiro]

((Eichiro is not present in this scene.))

The monk accepts the coins, listening carefully as the request is made and returns the bow appropriately. "Certainly, samurai-sama. Was Samurai-sama's sister a devotee to Lady Sun? This will help us to direct our prayers appropriately."

[Matsu Qiang]

"We usually paid our respects at the Temple of Ancestors," Tsuyoshi admitted. "But I hope that will not be a problem? It's important to me to make an offering here in Tsuma, and we all stand under Lady Sun, after all."

[Ikoma Eichiro]

((Eichiro is not present in this scene.))

"Certainly not, Samurai-sama. Lady Sun sees all who serve her children, please forgive this one's curiosity." The monk bows again, "Would you join us in the first of the prayers in Samurai-sama's sisters honor?"