Donald
*The Dragon and Wasp made an odd pair as they waited at the Embassy to speak with Ambassador Moshi Mai. The Mirumoto having taken shelter beneath one of the shady courtyard trees as the northern Samurai tried their best not to melt in the rising Ryoko Owari Toshi sun. The heat of summer laying heavy over the city in a manner that was likely pleasantly cool to the tropical Mantis, but left Katsumi struggling to remain composed.*

*The Magistrate only rousing from her contemplative heat induced drowsiness like a lizard upon a warm rock at the sight of a familiar Magistrate.* "Ah Magistrate Moshi-san," *She calls out offering a bow in greeting as she gestures to Kishi at her side.*

"This is Magistrate Tsuruchi Kishi-san of the Tsuruchi," *The Mirumoto introduced the half-gaijin samurai who could not have been more diametric opposed to the petite Dragon then if the Lying Darkness had seen fit to rip up her shadow and give it form. Though it seemed the Dragon had finally managed to track down the particular Wasp they had been looking for.*

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Linda
Kana was moving around as quickly as she could manage, carrying a few different scrolls of varying sized in her arms. Her bald head shone with sweat, indicating she had been having quite the busy day at work. She had even very nearly walked past the Dragon's magistrate. With a bit of a start, she spun around on her heel, greeting her cheerfully. "Ah, hello, Mirumoto-san! How have you been?" She then glanced to the man beside her, smiling. "Ah, I see you've brought one of our own from the docks. Apologies for not being there to meet you; things have been rather busy. I-"

She nearly dropped her scrolls.

*Magistrate?!*

It wasn't that he was half-gaijin. It wasn't uncommon for Mantis to have some gaijin blood. She had known many of them, and prided herself on being okay with it! It wasn't even the rather scruffy look to the samurai. If one was going to be scandalized by the sight of a rough looking Mantis, then they'd be better off finding some desperate way to be married off to the Crane.

It was that title. Kana had received no word another magistrate was coming. She was acting magistrate for the Mantis within the city, and had been under the impression she was doing quite a fine job of it at that. Had Mai been planning to have her *Replaced*? After they had called each other sister, at that?!

Kana pushed such concerns out of her mind for now. Managing a tight lipped smile, she bowed to the new Mantis. "Good day. Magistrate Moshi Kana of the Mantis clan. It is an honor to meet you, Tsuruchi-san."

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Rachel
*Kishi moves closer to properly greet the new arrival, bowing respectfully. He takes note of the shock, despite her efforts to hide it. A small smile spreads across his face as he holds up a hand in assurance* "*Traveling*, Magistrate. But yes, it is indeed a fine day and a pleasure to meet you Moshi-san. I look forward to being of assistance on the ground. Glad to see we've already established a strong foothold in the city, it's heartening to see the other families are taking a page from Tsurugi-ue's philosophy and capturing yet more scorpion holdings with great haste." *His smile grows a bit wider at the quip, hoping to disarm the high-strung magistrate a hair.* 

*Scruffy is certainly a word to use. The man clearly having spent many long weeks in the wild, what little could be done to wrestle the wild beard and hair into presentable fashion was an admirable attempt, but certainly in needing of a proper seeing to. From both his garb and his title, its fairly clear he is a more... Tip of the spear magistrate than one that spends a great deal of time in a leadership or administrative role. Clothing cut short and practical, with tailoring more suited for a sake hall brawl than a session at court. Not making mention of the departures from the traditional rokugani style in as many places as he can teeter on the knifes edge of acceptability with.* 

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Donald
"Indeed Moshi-san though forgive me for wandering the docks in your absence. Had your schedule allowed am certain you would have caught fresh off the boat long before myself," *The Mirumoto quips with a warm smile as she glances towards the scrolls weighing down the other Magistrate's arms as the Moshi fumbles with them in her surprise. Katsumi's smile fading just a tad to give way to worry as the woman stands taking a step forward.* 

"You seem to have your hands full Moshi-san. Would you like some assistance? We're currently awaiting to speak with Ambassador Moshi Mai-sama," *She explains as the woman is forced to quickly covers her surprised laugh at the comment at the Scorpion Clan's expense with a cough and the cover of her sleeve.*

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Linda
"Oh! Traveling," She noted, smiling warmly. She instantly seemed rather relieved, but acted as though that is how she had always been. "As for that status of our efforts in the city, this is something we will certainly have the chance to discuss when we have a chance to meet and discuss duties in the city. That said, I can say we've been building quite the name for ourselves around the docks and merchant quarter, with the koku to prove it." She continued, beaming with pride. "Though as I said, there will be time for that soon enough. I trust your travels found you well?"

She then looked to Katsumi, chuckling. "Oh, that's nothing to apologize for! I've no intent of stalking your and conducting some shinobi operation because you were going for a walk around the docks. As for assistance, while I appreciate the offer, I certainly don't want to trouble you if you're looking for a meeting with Moshi Mai-sama! Though if I may ask, what will you be meeting with her about?"

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Donald
"I rather doubt your efforts could ever be so intrustive as the circumstances that lead to our first meeting Moshi-san," *The Mirumoto quips with a grin and a wry chuckle. Her stance evening as the fellow magistrate seemed to relax. The woman offering a nod of understanding at Kana's polite refusal. Though her gaze slid towards Kishi when the woman inquired in regards to their business.*

"Do you recall when I mentioned I was looking for a Tsuruchi samurai in order to settle a betrothal contract between my family and his own?" *She inquires before canting her head towards the man indicating the Bounty Hunter.* "Tsuruchi Kishi-san is he who I've been waiting upon. Only recently arrived within the city." *The Dragon adds their smile a touch stiffer as they relay their tale.* "We're awaiting to speak with Moshi Mai-sama in regards to adjustments that may need to be made to said contract between our clans given the circumstances of our status as Tsuruchi-san has expressed a preference to continue with the betrothal."

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Rachel
*The Tsuruchi laughs, though Katsumi would recognize it as decidedly different from usual, as if he's finally been embarrassed just a hair at the realization she had a city wide manhunt going for him.* "Yes... Indeed i am the target she was hunting for. Though i was not aware this was a... Widespread search. Seems my original plans would not have ended how i imagined even if i had dodged you at the docks." *He says scratching the back of his neck, finding eye contact somewhat difficult for the first time in their encounters.* 

*Swiftly he re-directs the conversation back to something less... Uncomfortable* "But uh, to your question Moshi-san, my travels did indeed find me well... I will be glad to discard the shadow they have left on my appearance soon with a proper visit to a bath house, and finding a proper bed to sleep in. My accommodations last night were rather spartan to be sure though they did provide a rather eventful day today." *He says smiling a bit more earnestly at the dragon magistrate beside him. Before his eyes light up in recolection.* "OH. I almost forgot, my travel papers. I assume it is you moshi-san that i am to provide these to yes? Or would that be something the ambassador would see to when the time comes to meet?"
Linda
"Oh! Well in that case, I will refrain from congratulations until the matter is settled, but I'm glad the course is amenable to the both of you. I know not all marriages are such. I am glad you arrived, Tsuruchi-san. Though," She added with a bit of a chuckle. "I know a few around the embassy who were wondering if this might be *Their* Chance to get married off if you didn't show up!" She joked.

Kana moved to sit on a bench in the courtyard. While she insisted she didn't need help with the scrolls, she seemed quite relieved to set them down.

"Yes, please, your travel papers, Tsuruchi-san! I am sorry to hear about the accommodations, though. Might I ask the inn where you stayed? Some of our number prefer the inns to the embassy, and it would be good to caution them as to what to avoid."

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Donald
*Shifting her gaze to Kishi the Tsuruchi no doubt could feel the weight of the woman's eyes upon him as Katsumi offers him a small reassuring smile,* "I only made mention that I needed to speak with you in regards to the contract," *She assures him,* "I was admittedly a bit worried you might find yourself lost on the way to the Embassy." *The Mirumoto teases her voice wry, but not unkind.*

*Though it is Katsumi's turn to flush prettily her cheeks going pink with a blush to match her hair at the mention of the Mantis clan's interest in her family's affairs. The Magistrate covering the lower half of their face as she lets out a small embarrassed cough,* "Ah... I was not aware that there those among the Mantis interested in the details of my betrothal should the intended recipiant not arrive." *She murmurs ducking her head to hide her flushed face.*

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Rachel
*Kishi looks across to Katsumi, and nods in recognition, though his gaze softens slightly as she turns a shade of scarlet, glad to know he was not the only one who was out of his depth in this entanglement.* "That is comforting knowledge to know the details of this... Situation, are not floating about the rumor mill." *He says with a deep sigh, letting some of the tension leave his shoulders.*

*He hands his paperwork to kana after opening it. She would recognize the odd folder material as shark leather, the papers having been heavily waxed in combination to keep them protected against even the harshest of weather conditions. His travel documents are in order, along with a detailed outline signed by Tsuruchi-ue outlining him as a member of the family despite his exotic complexion, and the paperwork certifying his authority as a traveling magistrate. Despite the rather ramshackle presentation of the man himself, he has each document copied in triplicate, the third copy kept in a further wrapping of waxed cloth. It hard to say if it is proper precaution or perplexing levels of paranoia.* 

"You should find everything is there and in order, as for my accommodations i uh, found a nice, uh rustic nook lets say... To rest in for the evening. I find it helps ease the transition of coming back to civilization after spending a long time on the trail." *He looks over to the Dragon* "Yes, it was exactly where you think it was. But lets leave it at that." *He says with a chuckle*
Linda
Kana chuckled. "Well, as much as we've a reputation for being pirates who know the way to every port's brothel like a hound knows the smell of meat, || Disadvantage: Crude || even if our traditions encourage us to seek it out a bit earlier than we would like, we Mantis aren't so different. We think of good standing, good wives and husbands, good families... It seems in your time here you've made quite a good impression, Mirumoto-sama!" She grinned. "And ah, Tsuruchi-san... As I said, it's quite the opposite. Though people have yet to know you are the one specifically. Hence my jest that some may be disappointed in your arrival." She paused. "Though I suppose it's less funny now that I've explained it."

Taking a break from the awkwardness, she nodded in approval. Fiddling with her pack, she produced a stamp, placing it in the appropriate place on the travel document. "There! All is sorted! And a rustic... Nook...?"

Kana glanced between the two, and made note of the look Kishi had given Katsumi. ||Investigate 4|| It seemed clear to her that there was something more than some poor inn stay going here, but she elected not to pursue it. For now.

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Donald
"I see. My clan has always valued honor, capability, and individuality over the whispered rumors spread by our neighbors. It does not seem strange to me that our clans are complimentary in their natures," *The Mirumoto murmurs her cheeks still tinted pink with a smudge of rouge from her blush, but the color having faded enough now to be believed as the kiss of the sun rather then simple emotion. As Katsumi offers Kana a playful smile warming a bit to the woman's good humor.*

"The Mirumoto too place great value upon family, but our numbers are less numerous in nature. Though perhaps such was what my clan had in mind when they considered a betrothal contract between the Dragon and Mantis. Though we still have yet to work out the details as both of our families have considerations that require contemplation," *The Magistrate muses for while the Mantis were not the only clan known for their larger families they were less want to linger like a lion at the Dragon's door eyeing their lands like a big cat might a choice cut of meat. Though as Kishi confirms her suspicions Katsumi's brows arch in surprise.*

"It seems you prefer more *Elevated* Sleeping accomidations Tsuruchi-san," *Unsurprising given the man was an archer.*

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Rachel
"Indeed i do. And it seems i must teach you the importance of always looking up. Never know when a gutless curr might try and get the drop on you with a Ninjato." *He teases the dragon* "Many a sailor has died forgeting to check the crows nest when... Comendeering a vessel." *He nods to himself, as if speaking some long forgotten wisdom of the ancients, before turning to face Kana* 

"Indeed Moshi san. I simply thought it prudent to teach my betrothed here the importance of situational awareness, and just how comfortable one can be sleeping atop the archway of a gatehouse. Though i must say Mirumoto-san, you should get someone to clean out all the leaves and rotten wood from up there. It would not be fitting for the embassy gate to rot away into nothing from bugs finding refuge in the refuse." *The regales the tale as if entirely disconnected from the events, deciding it was worth it to sate the shujenga's curiosity but hesitent to come right out and say it.* 

*He retreives the notebook full of papers and carefully folds its flaps back together like some strange origami, before placing it into his traveling pack.* "Its prudent i was there to keep you safe. Who knows what might have happened if i hand't already claimed the perch as my own."
Linda
"Of course. Arrangements do have to be made. That said, such things would be entirely within the jurisdiction of Moshi Mai-sama, so I'll refrain from comment on that. That said, if this is something you both desire, then I wish you both luck, and hope the betrothal can be maintained with terms agreeable to both our clans!"

She smiled warmly, though that would quickly fade as she listened to Kishi describe exactly what the nature and purpose of his accommodations the other night were. While she did have skill with interrogation, she had intended to leave it where it lay. Now, however, she was being presented with exactly what had happened. There was no plausible deniability now, and no overlooking the matter.

"Tsuruchi-san," She began, her jovial tone from before giving way to something far more serious. "I apologize for the inconvenience, but I should like to speak with you in my office. Privately."

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Donald
"Ah yes the Scorpion clan were ever so kind in regards to my clans accommodations," *The Mirumoto says in that crisp polite tone of voice that implies the Scorpion were anything but as the woman said.* "Exceedinly helpful those Scorpion," *The Dragon mutters with the resigned patience of a monk for all she was used to dealing with odd antics.* 

"I shall make a note to have a heimin see to the archway in addition to the other repairs, but as the gate lays upon the street rather then our clan grounds I will need to speak with the city," *Katsumi assures the Tsuruchi allowing the man some plausibility in his upcoming conversation though Kana was in the rights to at least scold the man. The woman restraining a grimace of sympathy having been chided more then once my her own superiors in the earlier days of her career, but the ways of a traveling magistrate and a clan magistrate differed often.*

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Rachel
*Kishi nods his head.* "Absolutely Moshi-san, it is of no inconvenience, we have much to discuss indeed. I will find your office for a conversation after we have finished our business with Moshi Mai-Snepai." 

*She can see fairly clearly the man is well aware of what she intended. And from the resigned acceptance behind his eyes, that this is likely far from his first "Private conversation" In relation to oversharing what was likely best left unspoken, or never having been done in the first place. Already kicking himself for never learning his lesson.* ||Disadvantage: Overly Casual || *Already off to a good start with a set of fresh faces. But perhaps its best to give an honest impression rather than a façade, despite what traditional wisdom would dictate.* 

*He looks over to the dragon and nods repeatedly, both in recognition and in thanks.* "Yes. I suppose not being on clan territory would complicate repair orders. I imagine our fine hosts here in the city would be more than honored to help take care of such a shared space." *He remarks contemplating if repeating the words "Not clan territory" Or "Shared space" One more time would be laying it on a bit thick, deciding against it.*

*From the corner of his mouth comes an imperceptible curl of recognition that rapidly fades lest it be noticed by Kana. A mental note forming in the back of his head that perhaps this arrangement is even more well matched than he had thought, if she was already willing to go to play cover for a bit of mischief. A better prize than a pouch full of coin indeed.*
Linda
If Kana had any hesitance or was deterred by the comments about the zoning of the gatehouse, she gave no sign of it, walking through the embassy and sliding open a door to reveal a modest office. Shelves were nearly filled to bursting with various scrolls, as well as an occasional little wooden or ceramic figurine of an animal or other creature. They were placed in a way they had very little danger of falling off.

Kana moved to sit behind the desk, gesturing for Kishi to take a seat across from her. While she did not appear visibly angry, it was plain to see she was not exactly in the best of spirits.

"So, I am to presume that by the talk over the precise line on which the gatehouse sits, you understand why I saw it prudent to speak with you."

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Donald
*The Dragon would remain seated awaiting for the audience with the Ambassador unless Kana indicted she would like the woman to join them. The Mirumoto offering Kishi the slightest incline of her head and sympathy. The Rokugani unspoken blessing of 'may the fortunes favor you.' As Clan Magistrate returned to trying not to melt even in the shade of the trees.*

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Rachel
*Kishi follows silently and sits, adjusting his daisho so it does not wrap on the floor when he does so, with an appropriately worried look on his face.* "Yes. I understand. Though i have excuses and explanations, they matter little in the face of the action were It to have not been the case that i was still outside the lands of the dragon. I assure you i am aware of the gravity of such trespass had it occurred."

*He lowered his head in an apologetic bow, keeping it lowered as he speaks.* "Though the details are yet to reach my ears, i am capable of deducing the balance at play within this city, and I have no intention of causing a shift in that balance in any direction other than our favor." *He remains staring at the floor until indicated in some capacity to rise.*
Linda
"Tsuruchi-san, I am not angry, but that will change very quickly if you continue to insult my intelligence. I have been in the city long enough to know a gatehouse is part of an embassy, and the denial by you *And* The Dragon magistrate reflects poorly on you both."

Kana let her words hang for a moment, as she considered what to make of Katsumi's words in all this.

"Might I ask what precisely your intention was here, sneaking into their embassy grounds instead of reporting here on your arrival?"

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Rachel
*Well. It was certainly worth a try.* 

*He sighs, and she can tell its at himself.* "I had... Too much sake during a rather impassioned discussion between Katsumi and myself, and a mixture of drink, failing to be master of my emotions and letting them be master of me, and an Ernest desire to participate in one final night to make the transition to my lengthy stay in your charge here in the city as i described in our conversation... Allowed a desire to prove wrong a statement i should have disregarded to get the better of me. Letting myself be convinced i wasn't intruding onto another clans grounds but simply being on the periphery." 

*The tsuruchi speaks with a remorseful tone, almost exasperated at his own stupidity.* "I had not meant to insult your intelligence, for that i humbly apologize. I hope that the nature of my intentions, foolish as they were, being one of..." 

*He trails off, realizing just how monumentally moronic this is now that he has to say it out loud*

"Courtship... Not malice... Has been portrayed adequately... It would appear my sense of proper conduct had slipped to a degree uncharacteristic even for me in my long absence from the strictures of civilization." 

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Linda
Kana, at the beginning, looked aggravated. Apparently the pair hadn't been as initially set on betrothal as had been presented, or such a gesture would be entirely unnecessary.

Yet...

There was something about the desire to reach for something, despite protocol and the usual rules around marriage that spoke to her. Almost as though she were in a situation where she could relate to such longing... Even find it admirable.

"...You have portrayed it adequately. I need no further details on how you convinced Mirumoto-san. My well wishes remain despite all this. However, I will caution you that while you might be looking forward to your marriage, it is not set in stone, and you are still a Mantis, not yet a Dragon." She offered him a look of genuine concern now, rather than annoyance. "This is a city where even a seemingly statement can be twisted and used to make you some grand villain. If you had been seen, no matter by who, this would reflect on our clan, our standing in the city, and perhaps even so far as your family's agreement to be bounty hunters for the Empire. Exercise caution, and do not trust easily. Especially when they do not wear our clan's mon," She spoke, adding just enough emphasis at the end for him to catch her meaning.

Kana smiled weakly as she rose. "I will have to speak with Moshi Mai-sama regarding this, as she does need to be aware. I will tell her, though, that we have spoken and that you have been admonished. Otherwise, this conversation did not happen. Okay?"

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Rachel
*He nods, and rises.* "I understand." *Everybone in his body* ***Screaming*** *To quip "What conversation?" As he speaks, though he crushes that down into the depths of his soul, though he does pause as he rises, and sits back down prostrate once again.* 

"Though i heed the meaning of your words, if i may be so bold, i would request that..." *He sighs* "I would request, knowing i am certainly beyond my rights to do so, that you be... Gentle... When describing Mirumoto-san's comments on this matter, or abstain from mentioning them at all. I do not wish them to impact the negotiations that are yet to come as she was simply paying me a kindness that i do not wish to be responded to as a failing or weakness. She is not to blame for my actions." 

*He pauses, waiting for the response to what he can only imagine to be further digging himself into a hole with ever greater speed.* 

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Linda
Kana sighed, the smile dropping from her face. It did indeed seem that Kishi was over the moon for the magistrate, and Kana did want to be sympathetic as she could. She was a romantic at heart, and had quite the collection of pillow books to prove it.

Yet love did not need to mean the abandonment of reason.

"Tsuruchi-san, am I correct in assuming you have only known Mirumoto-san for one day?"

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Rachel
*The Magistrate sighs as well.* 

"2 days. Technically, but your point stands and i understand the logic resting behind it. I can certainly imagine the image of my thoughts in your mind, but i must clarify my position lest you think even less of me." 

"I am an Aging, Half Gaijin, who in the 10 years since this arrangement was set in motion has had very little alternatives to a, shall we say highly disagreeable betrothal. The Kami have decided in their way to bless me with a woman who by all appearances and assessment seems unbothered by those facts, or my... Admittedly acquired taste of a personality, to a degree that she would see the contract broken. She herself possesses a temperament and visage, i find more than amicable, even going so far as to risk her own neck in favor of mine in this debacle. I may be a fool in many, many things Moshi-san, but judging character is not one of them. Judging that character was in no small part why i delayed announcing my arrival to You and Moshi Mai-senpai, and i believe she would be a candidate for the finest of scorpion teachings if what i have witnessed is an act in its entirety."

*He allows himself the sin of rubbing his face to sate the stress even in his prostrated pose. Pausing to carefully choose his next words.* 

"If i may be blunt, the fortunes are unlikely to give me the opportunity to perform this service to our clan, and my families, ever again. Even less likely to do so in a way that has any chance of leading to a blissful life as my sunset years approach with ever greater haste with each passing day." 

"I do not gamble with cards or dice, with sailing through a howling storm, or on the field of battle. But in this, i find the odds in my favor, and the prize worth the risk." 

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Linda
"Perhaps I should clarify. I do not think Mirumoto-sama is a villain. The other day, she came to my aid and conducted herself honorably when a Phoenix samurai accosted me without provocation. She offered to act as a witness to their ambassador as well. She also told an obvious lie to me in an official capacity today. My point is twofold; one should not assume she is naive to the point she is not responsible for her own actions, and two, do not assume you know all of someone in such a short time."

Kana's expression softened somewhat. "I do understand to some extent... I've not lived your years, I've not had your background, and I know such circumstances make the prospect of a betrothal to someone beautiful all the more tempting. However..."

Kana hesitated. She was not sure about whether she should say what was on her mind. There were risks in doing so, certainly. Yet this man had opened himself up to her...

"Let me just say I too have made assumptions of a woman, assumptions that were all the easier to make because of something I believed made me less desirable." She ran her fingers over the rather noticeable scar on her cheek. "Remember, as well she is not facing the same pressures you are. She need not be a villain; only someone putting her clan first."

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Rachel
*He straightens to face her as she speaks her final words, nodding as she traces the scar on her face* "I appreciate your Candor, Moshi-sama. And the greater context of some details given. I cannot say i have shared in your specific experiences, but you have my sympathies in having some parts of your soul seen impolite to discuss openly. You speak with wisdom, and if i have any to share from my years as you put it, it is that years alone do not determine the quality of words spoken or the validity of their meaning. I shall take what you have said into consideration in my movements through this city, and in the hopefully joyous events yet to transpire in my personal life. Hopes which your commentary on Mirumoto-sama's previous conduct certainly kindle."

*His eyes soften some, as he allows the faintest of smiles to reach across his features* "I do hope you are right that she is someone who puts her clan first. Seeing as, Kami willing, she will be joining the mantis any day now." *The man unwilling to keep his playful nature caged for too long, in hopes of brining Kana back from a painful recollection of wounds still healing.* "You will have to tell me the tale of that encounter with the phoenix some day, i can only imagine how outmatched they found themselves against the both of you." 

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Linda
"Ah? You seem rather confident of that outcome," She spoke, a bit surprised at the Tsuruchi's claim. "That said, your confidence is indeed a very good sign. That will certainly be good to relate to Moshi Mai-sama!"

*Perhaps I've underestimated him...*

As the topic came back to the Phoenix samurai, Kana failed to suppress a chuckle. "Oh, that is quite the story indeed!" She spoke, opening the door to the office once more. "Imagine the worst shinobi possible, and you'll get an idea..."

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Rachel
*The Tsuruchi stands, and follows her to the door, making his way out and wandering back to the entrance where Katsumi is waiting.* "You had my curiosity Moshi-sama, but now you have my attention. Perhaps you can both regale me of this tale of victory while we wait for Moshi Mai-senpai to see us." *He says with a laugh* "If she has not melted into a puddle in the heat already." 

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Donald
*The Dragon in question looks positively miserable even in the shade as she fans herself. The woman's long red hair having been pulled back into a braid to try to pull the strands away from sticking to her sweat laden skin. Her cheeks and the bridge of her nose flush with heat and the beginnings of a light burn. The Magistrates gaze focused intently upon her own light yukata as if contemplating the veracity of the tattooed style of her own people and the functionality of clothing in this damnable swelter.*

"Ah Moshi-san, Tsuruchi-san," *She greets with as much enthusiasm as she can muster when all she wants to do is sprout gills and live in a pond till reasonable weather decides to once more rear it's head.*
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Linda
Kana laughed, leading the way back to the courtyard. "Perhaps! Though I am certain Mirumoto-sama by this point is tired of hearing of the story. She was right there, after all. I promise, though, that this is not a story that will go untold."

Kana looked over to Katsumi, offering a sympathetic look. "I see you are managing the approach of summer, Mirumoto-san. If it helps, it's an adjustment quite a few people have difficulty with."

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