Mario
Miyoko had taken time to meticulously plan for tonight, attentive for the right moment to appear. She intercepted 
"Rokugo-San, I've been meaning to exchange greetings with you. Bayushi-San spoke highly of you, and I would like to make your acquaintance." She was dressed up as if for a night out herself, and gave a gracious bow as she addressed Yuto. Her hair was held up and back in a ponytail by black pins adorned with red and black lace ribbons, the same as it had been when she'd met Bayushi Kaori six days prior.
Peggy
Yuto was currently walking through the gardens, getting ready to go out for the night. As usual he wore the black attire to blend in with the night, wearing a midnight black Haori and kimono. Dark hair draped and blended in with the dark clothing, at quick glance you could mistake it for a hood. Atop the large samurai's head was his straw hat, whilst the half mask covered the scorpion's lower face. Not only did he seek to be subtle in the night but the appearance of a menacing spirit allowed for intimidation. It also served well to hide his pair of Daishō. 

Sliding the band that boasted the Bayushi clan mon, it'd identify who he was, but before he could set out the Junshin was stopped. Surprised to see another, though not a familiar face.. Who was this? Not sure on how to respond, he simply bowed. 

"Forgive me, I know not who you are. Were you referring to Bayushi Kaori-Sama?"

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Mario
"Yes, it was that particular Bayushi-San, I am Soshi Miyoko. I've only recently returned to Ryoko Owari Toshi, so it's unsurprising that you haven't heard of me and we haven't met." The Soshi studied the Rokugo, taking careful measure of him. Her kimono for the night was vibrant shades of red, with black stars on the skirts and one at the end of each sleeve. She was looking up to meet Yuto's gaze, as he was nearly a foot taller than her.

Her skin softly glowed under the low light, as light and shadow shifted across her due to the flickering of flames and the steady light of the moon distorted by the gentle sway of grasses and flowers caressed by the wind. "Would you sit and talk with me? Perhaps I could make you some tea for your busy night ahead?"
Peggy
"It's a pleasure to meet you Soshi-Sama, I am Bayushi no Rokugo Yuto, but you can just call me Yuto." 

The man preferred to be called by his personal name rather than his family one. It was something that confused many people upon meeting him, but it was more comfortable for the samurai. Due to their significant difference in size, he gazed downward to meet hers, observing her features and what she had on. Miyoko was certainly dressed appropriately for a Scorpion, it's a shame he didn't guess who it was prior. 

"I must say you caught me at an awkward time, but I suppose. How can I serve you Soshi-Sama?" 

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Mario
Miyoko drew up her fan to conceal her lips as she said, "Oh, but we've only just met, surely I must call you Bayushi no Rokugo-San, if I shorten it would not Rokugo-San be more appropriate?" Her distinctive eyes would be unmistakable upon a second meeting. One red and one yellow eye gazed up to meet Yuto's eyes. Her ornate red glass mask would also be another clear indicator of who exactly she was, "You're sure it's alright that I take up some of your time? What is your favorite tea and how do you like it, Rokugo-San?"

She drew her fan back down, as she glanced around the garden, checking for signs of eavesdroppers or other interlopers. 


A long slow breeze carried over the garden, brushing through the Soshi's hair fluttering it alongside her ribbons and kimono. Her demeanor was presented as relaxed, even as her keen eyes stayed attentive and alert.
Peggy
"Just Yuto is fine." 

He spoke in a confident stern tone, insisting he'd be called his personal name. Rokugo always made it known for those to call him as he preferred, only accepting it from those outside the clan who would address him as Bayushi. It was the other way around for him, only turning a blind eye to very few who called him Rokugo, having a certain disdain for the name. 

Upon seeing her scan the area, Yuto would give a quick glance as well, curious on if she were worried about eavesdropping. It would make him question the topic of this upcoming conversation.. 
 

Following behind her, he observed her further, his eyes lowering to her waist and below before going up to where Miyokos hair fell. Pondering if it were smart for her to be out here, the city wasn't safe at night. 

"I have no preference with Tea, any is fine. What did you want to discuss?"

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Mario
"Oh, but that would be so improper, you understand that right? Bayushi no Roguko-San, we aren't close or family, so just as you wouldn't call me Miyoko, I should keep it to Rokugo-San even if your preference is otherwise, right? I'm sure you can understand how that would make me look, it could be the topic of a scandal especially if it's one-sided and I'm the only one of us two referring to you so intimately." She pressed, turning to face him and waiting to watch his reaction to her comments, heavily scrutinizing Yuto.

The Soshi seemed unbothered when Yuto matched her cursory check for gawkers and eavesdroppers, and didn't make any particular comment about the action.

When following Miyoko from behind and focusing on her waist, it was plain to see her fan which had returned to be at her side and her wakizashi as well. Her hair seemed to conceal no additional weapons, and was pristine like strands of black silk, caressed softly by the wind.
"Very well, I'll fix some green tea then, do you take any additives in yours?" She took Yuto to a different part of the garden, "If you'll just sit right here, Rokugo-San? I'll tell you what we're discussing as soon as I've prepared some tea?"

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Peggy
His eye started to twitch at her, still refusing to address him by Yuto. Accepting it however, the samurai sighed, pulling his mask off as he kept his eyes onto her. Having taken a seat, he waved his hand when she asked the question of tea. 

"Never mind the Tea for now. What did Bayushi Kaori-sama tell you about me? I take it that's why you sought me out, yes?" 

Keeping his tone calm the scorpion was growing rather impatient, Soshi Miyoko was certainly an unexpected surprise tonight.. She was of Junichis family, though in these few moments of meeting her he had more difficulty talking with her than... Any other scorpion. 

"~~ wouldn't expect her to say anything highly of me to be honest." ~~ 

He whispered to himself. 

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Mario
Miyoko let the slightest smile through, and her demeanor changed abruptly, "Well if you really must know Yuto, she deferred to you as a much better choice than herself for keeping me safe. I actually find I agree with her, it's a pleasant surprise how well you kept your cool while I've been trying to irritate you. Perhaps I won't have to look into the ronin of the area to find someone I can trust not to escalate a fight." The slightest smile slipped through, "If a man from another clan tries pushing you like that, or tries pushing me like that, can I trust you not to break with courtesy and maintain a calm demeanor like you've just done?"

Miyoko waited to see how Yuto would take the sudden tonal shift, as she sat down beside him, since he'd insisted he didn't actually want tea.
Peggy
This woman was certainly confusing as the vassal struggled to read her. Now she called him by preferred name? What gives? Hearing her reasoning was somewhat relieving, though he wasn't too sure if this test was... Efficient? Yuto did possess a lot of anger under his calm demeanor, but something small like this wouldn't have gotten him riled up. 

"Umm.." 

Unsure of how to answer her question, the man was still processing things. Scanning her figure up and down once more, he'd then speak. 

"Are you asking me to be your Yojimbo? If so, this is quite sudden. I'm not sure if your test provides an accurate assurance to my temper.." 

There was also his Magistrate duties to consider, wanting to tell the woman no, something refrained him. Why? 

"I don't even know who you are.."
Mario
Miyoko scrutinized Yuto as his eyes traced her figure again. Unsure what he was looking for, as she measured his response, "I'm not necessarily asking you to be my Yojimbo, Bayushi Kaori-san suggested it, and I roughly told her that I would at least meet you. Yes, I'm sure there are flaws in such a test, I don't think it needs to be perfect to be worthwhile."

"What can I call you instead of Yuto, because we're definitely not close enough for me to call you Yuto, especially when you're *Very insistent* About the fact we do not know each other or have any sort of relationship. Would you prefer Scorpion-San? Because you are correct, you do not know me."
Peggy
"Scorpion-San? That'd get quite confusing around others wouldn't it? Besides I like being called Yuto, I only say we don't know each other because I'd like to know more about you before I make a decision."

This wasn't something he so easily considered doing, especially if he wasn't a Yojimbo. Could she have been trying to hire him for some under the table job? If this were true she'd be even more mysterious, but alas he couldn't decide. 

"I don't make decisions off mere whims, I understand you're related to the Ambassador. While being related is significant I'm just not sure if that brings caution to petition me for your bodyguard. I'm passionate about my duties as a Magistrate."
Mario
"No, because they'll learn to understand it, as you'll be the only person I would be calling Scorpion-San. How can I be any more clear that to refer to you so casually could cause a social scandal for me? Are you somehow unaware that to refer to someone in such a way is very intimate, and implies a level of intimacy to anyone who hears it? I do not wish to be seen as a foolish woman fawning over you, especially when we so clearly lack any interest in each other."

She puzzled over his lack of consideration, even as she'd roughly explained herself, but was not at all foreseeing his next comment, even as she began to regret spending the time to make his acquaintance.

"You'd presume to bring my distant cousin into this? I have not petitioned you as a bodyguard, and it is clear to me I will ***Never*** Be doing so in the future. I came here to greet you in good faith and assess whether or not you could keep a cool head. When greeting me on my arrival, Bayushi Kaori-San suggested I *May* Be in your care at some point as I am a diplomat, and when she *Suggested* That, I decided I would at least meet with you. In case I might be being assigned a Yojimbo by my cousin, or in case he might request us to work together in some capacity. I too do not make my decisions off of whims, and that is why I didn't try to petition you, I only planned to get a sense for you tonight. I've seen more than enough and so I bid you a pleasant evening, I will ***Not*** Seek you out again, please do me the same courtesy unless I do something to warrant your attention, *Magistrate*." She mixed venom into her words, but did not raise her voice, castigating Rokugo-San with stinging words, while maintaining her grace and poise.
Peggy
Well this seemed to be going great, how could the man turn this around? ~~what did he even say to invoke such a reaction anyway..~~ She was part of the scorpion and a well respected family, Yuto had no intentions of being on bad terms with her, especially when she sought potential help. 

"Forgive me Soshi-sama, I tell everyone to call me Yuto. Growing up I wasn't addressed as Rokugo, it isn't my intention to falter your image. I'm just more comfortable with my Real name." 

There was nothing else to his request to be called Yuto, though it seemed he had more explaining to do.. 

"I seem to have misunderstood your intentions then. I'm better at handling a sword than words. As a vassal I provide my services to all the noble clans, if it is not too late to conclude this test. I'd like you to walk with me." 

Standing up from where the two sat, he'd have offered a hand but wouldn't be surprised if she didn't take it.
Mario
"Please just leave. You've the density of stone and the presumptuousness of the worst crane. I will not be calling you by any name, Magistrate-San. If you have no **Official ** Business with me, do not call on me. I do not wish to keep your company." She remained seated, waiting for Yuto to leave. If he lingered she prepared to leave herself. She spread her fan, imposing a barrier to him, covering her mouth and giving a look that could probably kill if she'd only been born with the kami's gifts. 

Miyoko shifted in discomfort, ready to leave if Yuto did not, and to uproar and cause a scene if he tried to follow her.
Peggy
Taking a deep breath, her denial was expected. Seeing there was no reason to remain, he simply bowed to the woman that stayed seated. Afterward, Yuto put his mask back on, turning away as he proceeded to leave. Feeling it was better to let the insult wash over him. He didn't want to have bad relations with anyone in the clan, but it seemed that was unavoidable now. 

"First time that's ever happened.." 

Whispering to himself as he walked away and departed from the Scorpion Gardens