<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/41/bf/78/41bf78845e6fcfbf2130bf953e22f131.jpg)</div><strong>Gunba Takeda (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=274532.msg13496842#msg13496842)</strong><br/><strong>Location</strong>: Mountains of Fujishima<br/><strong>Tagged</strong>: Kogatana (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=274532.msg13503346#msg13503346)<br/><hr/><br/>Takeda had finished the letter by time Kogatana appeared on doorway of the tavern, he himself was easily identified. He was towering tall muscular build man with purple clothes with rich white fur line and expensive fabricated toga. More so his most distinguishing mark being the decorated iron mask he wore which left his expression entirely unreadable. Only what could be read and look 'human' in his face was his eyes which peered through the eye holes of the mask. Eyes which were dark brown, calm yet hard like pair of granites. He carries a wakisashi and katana of fine made in his waist, but he otherwise appeared relaxed as he silently gestured Kogatana take seat opposite him on table.<br/><br/>Once she took seat he asked from her; "Want order food or refreshment before we start the negotiations?" Once hearing her reply he did study her in detail with eyes; see the scars, physique of warrior and weapon and attire she had. He had not seen her in person considering how often her clan leadership changes but it's bit unusual for woman be charge in her clan but not unheard of. As all mattered was battle prowess and he can agree she had earned her place in most brutal and violent clan in regards succession so he starts; "It would be blind fool not see what emperor's death leads; there is need for new emperor or empress for the land but without clear succession nor right with any clan the matter will be settled with conflict; as contest for right for ultimate prize of the imperial throne.<br/><br/>But I know whether or not you desire the throne, but I know your clan desires conflict just for conflict sake. Far too long your clan has been kept check by emperor and land has remained many years in peace, so yourself and your followers all thirst for battle to prove yourselves and others your superiority in martial arts. However, many warriors as you do, you lack steel arm them. Skill and body makes a warrior but warrior without a proper weapon is same as house without a roof; incomplete. I can provide you means complete your clan of warriors daimyo Kogatana, eight units of iron to arm your troops with finest steel and armor in entire Shindo to point that present and next year you have no need for armaments for your troops unless you expand a lot this year.<br/><br/>But in return I ask you at least two years refrain attacking my territories and that you take great deal consideration for first primary target of offense in coming war go to strike following clan first in coming wars...." Takeda than opens scroll which displays the clan territories and intel he has about them and defenses they have. Once displaying the desired target he asks; "Besides this, if you capture any prisoners from said clan, that I would have first right to purchase or negotiate for them. So do we have deal daimyo Kogatana?"<br/><br/><hr/><br/><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/41/bf/78/41bf78845e6fcfbf2130bf953e22f131.jpg)</div><strong>Gunba Takeda (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=274532.msg13496842#msg13496842)</strong><br/><strong>Location</strong>: Mountains of Fujishima<br/><strong>Tagged</strong>: Emiko Oshiri (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=275522.msg13539216#msg13539216)<br/><hr/><br/>Takeda calmly remained sitting in lotus position as servant brought bathtub and kimono which Takeda had acquired through trade months ago, already pondering how to trade it away but when plan came to be to kidnap Emiko he had then stored and readied kimono for her (along other things as well). On her question he replied to her; "Well, by deceased Ikina's words I now own you so you should get used to be naked before me anyways. Once we are at my castle get even used to we may share baths even." Emiko can see similar fire of desire in Takeda's eyes what Ikina had when he assaulted her, but unlike Ikina Takeda is not violently charging at her; violently ravage her body and forcefully claim own pleasure what he can wrestle from abusing her body.....Takeda's eyes fire is no less intensity but is more...kinder, a more patient kind predatory gaze. A steadily burning flame than explosive tornado.<br/><br/>Albeit Emiko has been spared from carnal contact, she has been educated thoroughly about men's desires and their nature and more so nature of situation is clear; Takeda may use her as pawn but primary reason he kidnapped her is more carnal lust and he eventually will seek pleasure from her body. But instead just going ravage her immediately he lets her bath, eat and rest. Holding back his own burning desires back for her sake. Where as Ikina gave no care nor respect for her condition nor desires as he tried ravage her violently.