2.101
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[x] Gman
It takes you several moments to properly realize what just happened. Even when it does, you do not fully comprehend it. With but your words you captivated a room full of Samurai, one of them from a family renowned for its storytelling. In fact, you even captivated yourself, almost reliving the events you regaled the room with.
You blink. Did you just… Did you just do something impressive? The Crab Clan is made of great Samurai in its entirety, true. Such is just the way of things since your Clan holds the greatest duty in the Empire. So it shouldn't be too surprising, right?
Even still, humility is important. It would not do to show excessive pride. Such a thing would be unseemly, and ruin the moment you have created.
"Thank you Ikoma-sama," you say, bowing to her. "You honor me with your praise. I only sought to tell the story as best I could." You stand up straight. "That so many have found it worthy of listening to and immersing themselves in it is more than I could ever ask for. Thank you for hearing my tale."
"I must thank you, Sosuke-san," Kiyoshi responds. "I was not expecting such a captivating performance this evening."
"A truly stunning tale, Sosuke-san" Shasa says, smiling at you such that you only just manage not to grin stupidly back at her. "It was as if I was back there, fighting by your side."
You hide your blush by walking back to your seat, your head bowed low as you situate yourself. You've managed to overcome it as you return to your food, taking in some rice and vegetables slowly before partaking of some chicken. Telling that story actually worked up a fair bit of appetite, oddly enough. Who would have thought just talking would make one so hungry?
"A fine story, Sosuke-san," Yasuki Goro says. He's cupping a hand beneath his chin, grinning behind his fingers. "You did quite well."
"It was very descriptive and gripping," Kiyoshi says before taking a small sip of sake. "Please pardon my presumption, but was it all true? It was a rousing tale, but for… Tainted to infiltrate so deeply within the Empire is disturbing. I mean no offense to you, honored Crab, but I find it difficult to believe."
Your eyes widen a fraction. Kiyoshi's question is unusual for this setting. Yes, you brought up the subject of the Taint while you stood before her, but that can be looked over as just part of the story. For her to initiate with this topic… It might just give you some room not normally permitted.
"Everything Sosuke-san said is true," Yasuki Goro responds, no doubt having noticed what you did and capitalizing on it. "It was a hectic few nights as we helped root out the infestation that had grown within the darkness of Kyuden Bayushi. Through our combined efforts, the enemy was overcome and their vileness halted before it could spread even further."
"Our Clan Champion did receive a letter, the contents of which she did share with my lord Ikoma Zhao-sama," Kiyoshi says softly, as if to herself. "Of which I was also made privy to. I had thought it some Scorpion scheme, but for you to corroborate these events…"
She pauses, obviously deep in thought. It is only now, after so much time away from the Wall, that you can see why. The horrors you have had to live with for so long are just distant tales here on this side of the Spine of the World Mountains. The other Clans do not fully realize what it is the Crab fight, and it must be disturbing to have evidence these abominations have begun to move so close.
Such a thing might have earned scorn from you, once. Even now you find the very though frustrating. But you can't hate the people of the other Clans for this mindset now, not after experiencing a little of it yourself after a month away from the Wall. The world is just so different away from Crab lands.
You will never forget your duty, of course. Such a thing is unthinkable. But perhaps…
Perhaps I will not resent those of the other Clans so much for not understanding, you think to yourself as you observe Kiyoshi. Not now, after having seen so much more of the world beyond.
[] Speak up. (Write in.)
[] Stay Silent.
It takes you several moments to properly realize what just happened. Even when it does, you do not fully comprehend it. With but your words you captivated a room full of Samurai, one of them from a family renowned for its storytelling. In fact, you even captivated yourself, almost reliving the events you regaled the room with.
You blink. Did you just… Did you just do something impressive? The Crab Clan is made of great Samurai in its entirety, true. Such is just the way of things since your Clan holds the greatest duty in the Empire. So it shouldn't be too surprising, right?
Even still, humility is important. It would not do to show excessive pride. Such a thing would be unseemly, and ruin the moment you have created.
"Thank you Ikoma-sama," you say, bowing to her. "You honor me with your praise. I only sought to tell the story as best I could." You stand up straight. "That so many have found it worthy of listening to and immersing themselves in it is more than I could ever ask for. Thank you for hearing my tale."
"I must thank you, Sosuke-san," Kiyoshi responds. "I was not expecting such a captivating performance this evening."
"A truly stunning tale, Sosuke-san" Shasa says, smiling at you such that you only just manage not to grin stupidly back at her. "It was as if I was back there, fighting by your side."
You hide your blush by walking back to your seat, your head bowed low as you situate yourself. You've managed to overcome it as you return to your food, taking in some rice and vegetables slowly before partaking of some chicken. Telling that story actually worked up a fair bit of appetite, oddly enough. Who would have thought just talking would make one so hungry?
"A fine story, Sosuke-san," Yasuki Goro says. He's cupping a hand beneath his chin, grinning behind his fingers. "You did quite well."
"It was very descriptive and gripping," Kiyoshi says before taking a small sip of sake. "Please pardon my presumption, but was it all true? It was a rousing tale, but for… Tainted to infiltrate so deeply within the Empire is disturbing. I mean no offense to you, honored Crab, but I find it difficult to believe."
Your eyes widen a fraction. Kiyoshi's question is unusual for this setting. Yes, you brought up the subject of the Taint while you stood before her, but that can be looked over as just part of the story. For her to initiate with this topic… It might just give you some room not normally permitted.
"Everything Sosuke-san said is true," Yasuki Goro responds, no doubt having noticed what you did and capitalizing on it. "It was a hectic few nights as we helped root out the infestation that had grown within the darkness of Kyuden Bayushi. Through our combined efforts, the enemy was overcome and their vileness halted before it could spread even further."
"Our Clan Champion did receive a letter, the contents of which she did share with my lord Ikoma Zhao-sama," Kiyoshi says softly, as if to herself. "Of which I was also made privy to. I had thought it some Scorpion scheme, but for you to corroborate these events…"
She pauses, obviously deep in thought. It is only now, after so much time away from the Wall, that you can see why. The horrors you have had to live with for so long are just distant tales here on this side of the Spine of the World Mountains. The other Clans do not fully realize what it is the Crab fight, and it must be disturbing to have evidence these abominations have begun to move so close.
Such a thing might have earned scorn from you, once. Even now you find the very though frustrating. But you can't hate the people of the other Clans for this mindset now, not after experiencing a little of it yourself after a month away from the Wall. The world is just so different away from Crab lands.
You will never forget your duty, of course. Such a thing is unthinkable. But perhaps…
Perhaps I will not resent those of the other Clans so much for not understanding, you think to yourself as you observe Kiyoshi. Not now, after having seen so much more of the world beyond.
[] Speak up. (Write in.)
[] Stay Silent.
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