Red Nose Day

[Soshi Shiso]

Shiso sought Bayushi Moriko. They liked sly. Sly could be fun.

[Vutall]

"Hello, cousin. How have you found your day so far?"

[Soshi Shiso]

"Nobody's telling good jokes here, Bayushi-sama." Shiso said after bowing. "How about yours?"

[Vutall]

"Bland and boring, but hopefully about to get better. What can I do for you"

[Soshi Shiso]

"Probably teach my something, it's what we're allegedly here for. But I am up for a surprise, so it's up to you, Bayushi-sama!"

[Vutall]

"Indeed, it is why you are here, but I hope you are also making good for our clan. A lot of opportunities to spend so much time with so many clans."

[Soshi Shiso]

"I haven't been told I should! Are there those I should pay attention to?"

[Vutall]

“Soshi-San, you are a Scorpion, you should pay attention to everyone”

[Soshi Shiso]

"Even the dull ones?" Shiso scratched the ear of their mask.

[Vutall]

"Even the dull ones. We are the eyes and ears for our clan. Everything we see and hear can be used as weapons."

[Soshi Shiso]

"Sounds like a lot of work. Or even a task." Shiso shrugged. "Sure, I can do that. Any priority list?"

[Vutall]

"No priority list. Your lords will rarely give such direct assignments."

[Soshi Shiso]

"So, it's do your own thing kind of approach?" Shiso got curious. "You know, Bayushi-sama, I spent many years in Kyuden Miya, some things don't get across the same way when it's an Imperial tutor who passes them."

[Vutall]

The Bayushi would have put his face in his palm were it not for the mask he wore.

"Oh, that certainly explains some things. You will have a lot to learn about being a Scorpion once you are finished at the Imperial dojo's, Soshi-san."

[Soshi Shiso]

"I am fine with it. I kind of get the gist of it, being from my family after all. Still, wouldn't you be good to offer a primer for whatever you're having on your mind right now, Bayushi-sama?" Shiso was relaxed about possible mental facepalms. They were cool with themselves, the opposite of a self-conscious teenager. In their mind, everything could be winged and there was nothing to be excessively worried about.

[Vutall]

"Well, look for any information that could be used in the courts as leverage. Secrets, engagements that we could try to disrupt, weaknesses, that sort of thing."

[Soshi Shiso]

"Oh-kay." Shiso rolled their shoulders. "Any lesson that could help me with that?"

[Vutall]

"There are many. Manipulation with the way you speak, observation of others from a distance, or staying out of sight to overhear others..."

[Soshi Shiso]

"It's a hard choice, Bayushi-sama. All that seems rather neat." Shiso scratched the mask's ear. "Wonder what can come handy most in a place like this one."

[Vutall]

"All have their uses. We have time now for a lesson, so pick what you think you would like to know, and I am happy to teach."