[D5, EA, Event Games:Go] Kakita Kenji vs. Toritaka Sasaiko

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

Sasaiko considers.

Precedent does not seem much to occur to her (Lore: Law 19).

[Kakita Kenji]

((if i assist you, as we both are pondering, you would get +1 )

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

(Please.)

[Kakita Kenji]

Kenji helps pondering about law, his insight isn't great, but maybe he can give a clue? (assisting Sasaiko with Lore:Law 1)

[Vutall]

Sasaiko considers.

Precedent does not seem much to occur to her (Lore: Law 19).

((The TN was failed, unfortunately. You still know a LOT about the law, but this specific question would be hard to know the detailed answer to))

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

Sasaiko says "I apologize, Kakita-san. No precedents or opinions come to mind."

[Kakita Kenji]

"Then it seems like the Matter is outside of our Status,... i certantly can't compete with our Sensei in Status, even after the Gempukku i will be just an Gokenin compared to them...."

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

"For now. But more will come later, and perhaps we can rectify matters, if belatedly."

[Kakita Kenji]

He looked quite frustraded from this.

"Well, Regret is Sin." he concluded. "Tell me Toritaka-san, what awaits you in the future? If i may ask, of course."

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

"You may, and I even have an answer."

She smiles. "I am to be married to Asako Saburo, joining the Phoenix. I have the hope that I will be able to serve in the Magistracy, as well, but that is less certain.

"And I would put the same question to you, if I may."

[Kakita Kenji]

"Oh-ho, is that so? I never expected anyone to marry the Grumpy Phoenix" Kenji laughed. "I don't know you well, Toritaka-san, but I congratulate you anyway, Saburo-san is a good if grumpy fellow. Though I must admit that he has changed a lot since Hirosaka, for the better."

He chuckled a little more.

"As for me, if everything works out, I should be engaged to Kazuko-san soon, after that I will take the position of Gokenin for my lord and administer a small village, far south of here. What comes after that, I don't know yet... ... if I'm good at governing, maybe I'll move up in the ranks? "

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

She smiles.

"Congratulations, then, on both! And my parents administer a village in Falcon lands; it is a quiet life, but a good one. I have no doubt that you will excel.

"But Asako-san is not so grumpy as that. Never was, really. Just focused--and passionate within that focus. It's an admirable quality in a man."

[Kakita Kenji]

Kenji chuckled again, "Yes his focus is indeed admirable. You know, I made him a promise back in Hirosaka." He paused, chuckled, and kept saying, "May it cost blood, sweat and tears, but I will beat you..... At the Topaz of course" he said with wide gestures.
"Now that my,.. performance isn't that,.. stunning, I'm unsure if i can keep that promise. I hope that he will forgive me for that."

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

"Well, there are many ways to do so here. I do not think he plays Go well, for instance."

She smiles, gives a chuckle.

"But a friendly rivalry helps a person improve, and having someone dependable is never to be disregarded."

[Kakita Kenji]

"Ahh, it should be a fair competition, also there's only so far a mere Bushi can compete with a shugenja, but yeah, i need to find some time to talk to him again, this week seems to be so short...."

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

"It does, yes. And none of us see others as much as we might like. But there is nothing 'mere' about bushi, my friend. Even the First Emperor was a bushi, not a shugenja, as was his son. And if it was worthy enough for them..."

She trails off, taking another sip of tea.

[Kakita Kenji]

Kenji chukeld a bit "Yes, you're right about that, but the Son of Heaven is the Son of Heaven." it was an redundant statement, but well, it was true."It is truly fascinating how many Shugenja and Spiritual gifted Samurai-to-be are competing this year, most Samurai may see one or two Shugenja in their Life, or can claim calling them their friend."

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

Sasaiko considers.

"One wonders if there might be some message that there are so many.

"It is not the most pleasant thought."

[Kakita Kenji]

Kenji frowend "please elaborate, i don't understand what you mean by that?"

[Toritaka Sasaiko]

"Well, if there are many of us about when normally there are few, perhaps it is a sign that such talents as ours will be needed."

She shrugs.

"Then again, I do not do well with divination. I could well be far wrong."