(Day 1, EM) A Meeting On The Road

[Vutall]

The servant sits with Tanshin again, pleasure sinking into his features, easing away years of pain and trouble.

"I am Ryu. I have been the servant for Doji-sama for as long as I can remember. Oh yes, his children, Kuwanan and the new Champion, Hotaru... What did you wish to know of them?"

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

Hearing Ginkarasu, he guessed he should do the same. He directs his attention to Haruki and bows to him. "Thank you too for your letter, Kaito-san."

[Kaito Haruki]

"I thank you both for finding the time to respond as well Yasuki-san, Aiichiro-san. Sorry to bother your rest Ryo-ojisan, but I must ask if Toshimoko-dono is expecting you soon? If need be, I'm certain we could move the cart while you sit." Haruki takes a second to make sure everything is secured before moving more towards the front of the cart.

[Matsu Qiang]

"It seems the Crane lord's papers were important?" Matsu Qiang hazarded, after the images in the water had faded. "Perhaps grandfather could benefit from an escort the rest of the way into town, to make sure the papers and other effects are delivered safely."

[Isawa Tanshin]

Tanshin sat close to Ryu.
"You may call me Tanshin." He looks about. "When in private company. The letter, and your cart led me to believe that Satsume-sama was displeased with his brother in-law, and perhaps with his children. The kami showed me the image of a woman when I asked which relative Satsume trusted most.

Can you provide more information ... as much as you deem appropriate. "

[Vutall]

"That is grave indeed, Tanshin-sama. All I know is that Satsume loved his daughter Hotaru, and saw her a proper samurai as such to take up the mantle of Champion of the Crane."

He looks to the others.

"I do not wish to burden any of you more! This old man can make his was to deliver Doji-sama's belongings. Forgive me again for troubling you all so"

[Miya Wyn]

"If you are going to Tsuma, then there is little reason not to share the road, Ryu, perhaps you can show us wayward youths the proper way to the town?"

[Matsu Qiang]

"Miya-san is correct," Qiang agreed. "We're going that direction anyway. May as well go together."

[Kaito Haruki]

"You have not been a burden on us Ryo-ojisan. The wind knocked over your cart, you immediately went to right it, and you showed you were willing to ignore your physical needs to ensure your task was completed in a timely manner. If that isn't the very model of a servant, I don't know what is."

[Yasuki Ginkarasu]

"Hai! I can show everyone what the Yasuki Yojimbo school does! I'm trained in escort duty!" Ginkarasu exclaims to the benefit of everyone.

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"Kaiu usually fix bigger things, but maybe also one of mines." He banters some. "Can we return together now, samurai-san, Miya-sama?"

[Vutall]

Tyo gives a heartfelt smile at everything and after a short rest dies indeed accompany the group into Tsumu