Brian
Within the Gardens the Magistrate stood, letting the sun glisten over his tall frame as he admired the tranquil setting. Yuto wore a spruce blue kataginu with a cherry red kimono beneath it, with his hakama matching. The scorpion had his dark hair worn in a ponytail that fell to his back, with the veil that was the man's mask covering the entirety of one's face. With both hands behind him he stood like a statue, unmoved and unbothered by the nature around him. Quietly observing the greenery and taking in the ambient noise. 

Today he had requested an informal meeting in the Gardens, hearing of a new face that had come to the city. Yogo Hiromi, he believed it was, not being familiar with the name he decided to change that. Having already invited a more known face to this meeting, the man figured to include the Bayushi. 

Tilting his head the man waited, popping his neck pondering when the two would arrive. Hoping the threes gathering would provide some benefit and potential opportunities. Taking a deep breath Yuto stepped into the shade beneath a tree, just before one of the many ponds within the garden. Despite being subtle the large stature of the six foot two man would be noticeable from afar. 

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Danny
The little Scorpion appeared out of nowhere, padding up on silent feet. She wore her swords with the jaunty tassels thrust into the right side of her obi. Her pale face was serene of expression, her hair braided back in a style that was oddly Crablike. She inclined her head regally to her superior, the bow barely meeting the bare minimum propriety demanded. "Rokugo-sama," She greeted. "The day finds you well, I trust."

She still had her wounded arm bound to her chest under her kimono, and her empty sleeve was carefully pinned up. It had been a month or more since her injury, but such a wound could take all of summer to properly knit. 

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Ruby
*Hiromi was waiting, she would have came early to the meeting, to make a good impression, plus she didn't had much to do yet as her orders didn't arrived. She wear her mask and the usual garments that make her look more like a traveler than a actual shugenja. Seeing two face in the distance she would step out and reach them before doing an elaborate bow.*

"Greetings, i'm Yogo Hiromi, you seeked my presence..."
Brian
With the arrival of Bayushi Kaori the man smiled, she was rather punctual and discreet. Something he admired about the woman's nature, truly embodying all that their clan was, and in a good way. Even though the woman couldn't see it, the magistrate gave a smile beneath his mask, offering a slight bow to greet her. 

"Bayushi-san, I trust it has found you as well. It relieves me to see you in better health and brighter spirit. Something we'll surely have demand of moving forward." 

He spoke gracefully, in the past few weeks there had been a shift in the man's mannerisms and etiquette. Whether or not it was him molding to his position or a modern identity was unknown, but he felt new. Once Yogo Hiromi arrived he offered another bow, his smile becoming just a little brighter, relieved they actually showed up. Though there was much to deduct about this new clan mate in the city, they were of Tansaku Kiyos clan, perhaps they could find some common ground. 

"A pleasure to finally become acquainted Yogo-san, I am Bayushi no Rokugo Yuto, Magistrate of the Scorpion clan within the city. This is Bayushi Kaori-san, it gladdens me that you two could make it." 

He gave another bow to the two, beginning to walk as he gestured for them to follow. There was nothing like a calm trip through the gardens that couldn't help clear the mind, allowing the three to speak civilly in confidence. 

"I hope you don't mind the informality, I'd have chosen somewhere else but wondered if you had been to the Gardens. I firmly believe it should be one of the first sights visited when coming to Ryoko Owari Toshi."

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Danny
Falling in step behind the much taller man Kaori silently considered cutting his ankle to slow him down. Did he not understand how long legs were such an offense to the world? She was stretching each pace as far as she could manage without appearing to be a Kabuki buffoon and still it was an effort to keep up. She should put a stone in his geta next time, she decided, to reduce his pace to that of normal people. 

She allowed Yuto to carry the conversation for now, watching the Yogo out of the corner of her eye. The other woman was a shugenja and it was always hard to understand their body language since they did not move as warriors. 

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Ruby
*Hiromi bowed slightly again after the acquaintance has been made following the walk with a rather loose posture, showing confidence. She take the time to take a good look at the gardens that she didn't visited yet after all.*
"It is a good place to have a discussion, i didn't had time to visit the garden yet."
Brian
Now that the two were following behind him, he began the conversation. One assumed she hadn't visited the gardens yet, this was likely due to hearing of who she was and the woman's profession. Noticing Kaoris subtle effort to keep up, the magistrate tread slowly through the gardens. He chuckled but played it off as a laugh to the Yogo having not yet witnessed the beauty that was their gardens. 

"I summoned you here for a reason, Yogo-san. We're in a critical time here in the city, and the organization of the scorpions resident has become important. I've taken the liberty of volunteering and guiding this endeavor myself as Magistrate, without undermining our superiors of course." 

Opening a palm Yuto let his hand freely trail through the bushes and flowers, they were practically surrounded by them. The ambient noise of the wind touching the greenery and the various animals roaming, it was something everyone admitted to enjoying. Even if one wasn't fond of indulging in nature, this was the perfect place for a topic such as this. 

"Imprudence is something we must avoid now more than ever, of course I'm sure you know that. Though I'm telling you this myself due to being aware of your profession, as Magistrate. Any requite courtesies you have will be submitted to me, through of course Bayushi-san here. She's acting as my personal Yoriki right now, so I trust you two will get to know one another."

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Ruby
"My duty is probably going to be useful to the clan indeed... I have yet to introduce myself in those dealings... I didn't received the proper instruction yet."
*She seemed less at ease when the reason of her presence here is mentioned. Though the mask would conceal that fact easily, she keep her steady walk and take a closer look at some of details of the gardens.*
Danny
*Temporary. I am your temporary minion you overgrown crane-legged landstriding stupid jerkface see if I attend your next event.*

Kaori did not say any of that out loud of course. She flicked her hair from her face and used her good hand to pluck a hydrangea flower. She tucked it carefully into her hair and smiled sweetly before producing her fan with a gracious flutter. "I should introduce you to someone when the time allows... In fact, you can make a delivery on my behalf to them. It would be a good way to prove your credentials. Be warned, they are... Well, they are *Remarkably* Well informed. I don't like them, and if I thought it would do any good I would have taken their head already. Glad I am that you can remove that particular curse from my heels."

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Brian
The scorpion had not yet turned around to look at Kaori or Hiromi, simply listening to their voices instead of watching body language and facial expression. He wasn't here for them to speak, but rather for them to listen and understand the assignments. 

"For your benefit, never introduce yourself under those ordeals. It's important you maintain a proper face without lifting your hand over the table. In the near future I'll be commissioning certain tasks for you, of course I mutually offer my services as the clan Magistrate." 

He hoped they were reading between the lines, he was rather direct after all. While Kaoris word brought concern, the Samurai was glad to hear she wasn't against the idea of working together. He knew being made his Yoriki wasn't ideal, but while she detested it he personally found the woman's presence enlightened. Always being enamored by her semblance and tone. 

"I believe that you two will find solace in working with one another. All that we do is for the benefit of the Empire, the Clan, and of course, the City. If you have any questions now Is the time, I'd be delighted to answer."

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Ruby
"I will work with utmost caution, this assignment is but a new... Trial for me in some ways. I think i could use a good cover work cause my dealing with the city darker side will probably be frown uppon by some of the others clans. But i'm sure i'll be able to be up to the standard you await of me, Magistrate."
*Hiromi became more tense as the topic and the success of her action became the center of the conversation. She was not at ease anymore and that was easily perceptible with the change of posture that she would adopt, her attention more focus at the two others peoples than on the garden, like previously.*
Danny
"For cover work... Hmmm." Kaori tapped her lips with the fan. "I recently took posession of a house of ill repute, when the owner tried to stab me. If you wish, a good cover could be that you are seeing to business of that sort... It would be a little unseemly, but I find that the best way to satisfy someone who seeks dirt is to give them some to find. Then they look no further. Would that be something you could see yourself doing?" 

Kaori had no idea how to run a whorehouse, but she was fairly certain the woman she'd left managing the bawdy establishment was too scared of her to steal beyond what was reasonable. 

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Brian
Yuto questioned whether or not Kaori was even on the same page, running a brothel as a cover up job!? He was lucky to be wearing a mask, while he gave no reaction with body language, the man's face said a lot. Though he had to admit the suggestion was funny. After a few minutes of the three walking, he'd stop just beside a pond, taking a break from their little voyage. 

"Decisions under haste can be quite imprudent, finding something in Yogo-sans interests and expertise is important. I'm sure a veil to put in front of your work will come, of course you must know we're acting as a United front now. You won't handle such an onerous duty alone." 

Her body language was saying a lot, while the pressure was unavoidable he hoped to relieve some of it. Yuto didn't want a potential asset to crumble right before him, there was a lack of confidence that the man could sense.. 

"Yogo-san, tell me about your expertise. I believe it'll help to assign you a proper task." 

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Ruby
*Hiromi considered the proposal with an utmost care, surely she'll have to handle some dirt at some point, what is good to get that kind of dirt instead of being known as someone tied to more darker ring of crime.*

"The proposal of Kaori isn't empty of sense, i'm sure we could lure many people to believe stories about me... A bit of truth in an ocean of lies to foul them. But we should figure this out on the long run, indeed and i'm happy to be help by the two of you..."

*She'll make another elaborate bow before answering the question.*

"Well i'm mostly a shugenja, i learn some bit of sword and the first string of the buisness of the... Shadow so to speak. A rough base on the etiquette as well, like any of us i believe."
Danny
"I am a sword, not gifted the eloquence of tongue or thought to speak with men or spirits," Kaori said cheerfully. "Should you quarrel with another clan I can handle the business on your behalf. Even with one arm I am a match for any in the city." 

She grinned wolfishly. "Most of the time I look pretty and insult people. But I am always willing to make mischief, if you have a scheme that will profit the Scorpion I am at your disposal."
Brian
She was... Actually okay with the suggestion? While he assumed the Yogo might have taken it as an insult, it seemed to be the opposite. Yuto was rather impressed, not expecting the woman at all to like what was offered. Though he'd feel bad if she weren't assigned something else. Working at a brothel didn't necessarily give face, rather it took away. Besides, the cartels operate too closely, it'd only bring more suspicion onto Hiromi. 

"A Shugenja you say? That's wonderful, perhaps you could serve as a Ward or if you wish. I could commission you as my Yoriki, if so you'll be working very closely with Bayushi Kaori-San here." 

Gesturing to Kaori as he spoke, maybe that was a better alternative? Well if not they didn't have to decide something for her today, he hoped such a decision wouldn't be rushed. Taking a breath he spoke again. 

"I hope you two grow to get along well, I look forward to observing your career, Yogo-san. I trust you're focused on what comes next, yes?"

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Ruby
"I'm going to trust your wisdom in that regard, Magistrate. But as you said there is no need to rush the decision, i need to see what the local would ask of me first before deciding what would be the perfect cover. In the meantime i can do whatever i can to help the clan."

*She looked around for a second, trying to keep her composure as she was kind of nervous in the presence of older samurai who surely prooved their worth already.*

"I'll give you news as soon as i get them... I'll probably write a letter though, i need to work my *Poetic* Licence, so to speak."