Black Feathers, Silver Raven

[Kakita Kenji]

"Hmmm, if you put it that way..." Kenji pondered. "So you just make it bigger? And no matter how much bigger you make it, it would still work?"

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"Oh no. You need to calculate weight, restituition and all the other things for the big things. But for a small toy of sakura wood this is good enough."

[Kakita Kenji]

"I am impressed with this art Aiichiro-kun! Even though I don't fully understand it. Do you think there are scrolls on the subject in Kyuden Kakita? If I have the time, I might take the opportunity to learn more." Kenji said. "May I ask who you're doing this for?"

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"I don't think so. Perhaps with the Daidoji you might have some luck, but even then only a slight of chance. For what my sensei told me, only the Lion may use similar... means, although I think they also do not. But if you are asking about, like, calculating things at this level instead of drafting in general, I'm pretty sure this is protected knowledge of our dojo." He politely ignored the second question.

[Kakita Kenji]

"Too bad" Kenji replied at both answers.

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"It has a good reason to be kept secret."

[Kakita Kenji]

"Oh, I would never try to steal another dojo's knowledge," he quickly replied.

I just wanted to do a little research so that maybe I could relate to you a little better, he thought.

"What do you hope for the day ahead?" he asked, gently changing the subject.

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"Nothing more to do, so just finishing crafting this the entire afternoon and go pray at the shrine before I go to the barracks for sleep. What about you, Kenji-kun?" He replied, finishing marking the wood with coal and starting to break it.

[Yasuki Ginkarasu]

Ginkarasu plays with the fire some more, looking over all the myriad of tools.

[Kakita Kenji]

"Not trying to blame myself in front of the Grey Crane" he said with a shallow laugh. "Also I'm looking forward to the Completion Celebration, what about you Ginkarasu-san?"

[Yasuki Ginkarasu]

He looks back and smiles. "I'm sure it will be a good time! Hopefully none of us have failed to impress the Ruby Champion!"

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"Who is that Toshimoko?" He asks, although he could see why his duelist friend wouldn't like to make a fool out of himself in front of another Kakita.

[Kakita Kenji]

"He is the Crane Duelist, he's the Sensei of our Academy and Yojimbo to our Clan Champion." Kenji said seriously. "If I blame myself before him, i can forget to achieve anything in life"

[Yasuki Ginkarasu]

"Oh!" says the Crab who, the next day, will assess said person. "I hope I manage to do well! The Unbreakable technique faces enough scrutiny, and it'll be awhile before my sensei truly teach me it."

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"Good luck, Kenji-kun. I bet he is here for some dueling thing I would better stay far from." He laughs from between his teeth.

[Kakita Kenji]

"I'm not bold enough to face him, but i will try to give my best performance!" Kenji said. "I can only hope to be as good as him one day"

[Yasuki Ginkarasu]

"You will! But only if you're better then me!" Ginkarasu responds, boastfully.

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"Oh, I'm supporting Kenji-kun on this one. Sorry, Ginkarasu-san."

[Kakita Kenji]

"If i'm ever as good as the Grey Crane, i'm going to write you first, Ginkarasu-san" Kenji said with a laugh.

[Yasuki Ginkarasu]

Ginkarasu looks at them both then shakes his head and sticks out his chin.

"I'm gonna invent a whole new stance. Unbeatable! You'll see!"