Dirtnap
Kanmusu Affecionado
no no were not b\c we really will be told "You are no longer our son." and our Daiymo will tell us to commit ritual suicide. However our Yandere stalker would probably not mind it much.
Glory of the Emerald Empire (Legend of the 5 Rings Quest)
- Thread starter Winged Knight
- Start date
- Fantasy
Brandark
Disrespect the law, and you disrespect me.
It's going to work, really. Near the end everyone will be chasing us, not just the prospective bride.
[X]...Thank him for his advice.
[X] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
lol
[X] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
lol
[X] "You're screwing with me, aren't you."
[X] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
I'm like 75% sure that he was just fucking with us when he said this.
If only because it sounds like a ridiculous custom to hold to while being in the Shadowlands.
[X] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
I'm like 75% sure that he was just fucking with us when he said this.
If only because it sounds like a ridiculous custom to hold to while being in the Shadowlands.
Sirrocco
Pedantic
Oh, I think there's a pretty good chance of that... but Sosuke just strikes me as a born straight man.
The Sandman
So Zetta Slowpoke
- Location
- Wherever I am, which isn't where I'm not
That was everything I'd hoped.
[x]...Thank him for his advice.
[x] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
[x]...Thank him for his advice.
[x] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
[x]...Thank him for his advice.
[x] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
[x] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
[x]...Thank him for his advice.
[x] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
[x] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
1.28
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[x]...Thank him for his advice.
[x] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
You continue to stare at Talak'tet for several more seconds, unsure of how to respond to this strange advice. You knew that Nezumi are different from humans culturally, but you weren't aware of just how much. If you followed the Ratling's advice chances were good that the best-case scenario would be you are made Ronin. At worst, you would likely have to commit Seppuku to purge yourself of the dishonor.
You cough into your hand to clear your throat, trying to give yourself a few moments more to think up a proper response. Sadly, it doesn't seem to help. That being the case, you decide to just move along as best you can and hopefully forget this conversation ever happened.
"Than you for the advice," you say, trying to be as diplomatic as possible. "It is certainly… enlightening."
Talak'tet throws back his furry head and laughs, slapping a hand on his knee. You blink as the Nezumi is overcome by mirth, and slowly it begins to dawn on you that perhaps the Ratling wasn't being entirely honest with you. Your face reddens yet again, and you scowl at the Nezumi.
"Please," Talak'tet says, wiping a tear from his eye. "Please don't be offended, Hiruma Sosuke. You just looked so serious! I thought I might have a little fun to try and break up the horribleness of this place."
"I was asking for real advice," you say as you cross your arms and look away from the Nezumi.
"I know," Talak'tet says, his mirth dying down to mere chuckles. "But sadly, I don't think there's much advice I can give. It's not just that our cultures are different, Hiruma Sosuke. It's also that Nezumi do things that humans cannot when it comes to courting."
"Really?" you ask before looking back at the Nezumi. "How so?"
"The part about he stick was true," Talak'tet says. "You must show that you are important, that your name will be remembered in Yesterday. But you must also release the scent of desire where the female can smell it. If she responds with an answering scent, then you may proceed. You must bring beautiful objects to show you can gather wealth, and then both you and the female must go to the Shaman. If the Shaman approves, you may mate."
"That's it?" you ask, uncrossing your arms. It seems Talak'tet is being serious now.
"That's it," the Nezumi says. "So you see, Hiruma Sosuke? My advice would not help you much. Humans are not capable of giving off specific scents." Talak'tet leans back against one of the junk piles. "And besides, Nezumi rarely mate for life anyway unless they are a chief or some great hero. We stay together for about two years to ensure the pups can take care of themselves. Nezumi pups only need one year before they are grown enough to live on their own."
"That's very different from how we do things," you say. "Marriage tends to be a life long commitment for humans, and done to tie families and clans together to help better relations."
"I know," Talak'tet says. "Honestly, I think you humans put too many complications on mating. But again, our needs are different. Humans must concern themselves with Families, Clans and Empire. For Nezumi, there is only the Tribe. The good of the Tribe is the good of all."
You nod. That makes sense. Samurai must concern themselves with many issues, obligations and responsibilities. That means attention must be put in several different areas. But the Nezumi don't have that. Or, if they do, it's significantly less important. They have to focus on supporting the entire Tribe and ensuring it lives on. Considering all the troubles the Nezumi have lived through, you're really not surprised this mindset would come about.
Which results in some rather telling cultural differences. You're honestly a little surprised that Rokugani and Nezumi could ever come to an accord, what with such divergent mentalities between them. But then again, it was the Crab who first brokered good relations between the two species. Both Nezumi and Crab fight the Shadowlands, and that was all you both needed to begin dialogue.
It's a shame there are still many in the other Clans who judge the Nezumi solely on appearances, but that's their loss.
[]Sleep. (Roll Will to avoid dreaming)
[] Write In.
[x] Take solace. You were wrong. Whatever mistakes you make in trying to be gentle with your intended cannot *possibly* be as bad as following this advice would be.
You continue to stare at Talak'tet for several more seconds, unsure of how to respond to this strange advice. You knew that Nezumi are different from humans culturally, but you weren't aware of just how much. If you followed the Ratling's advice chances were good that the best-case scenario would be you are made Ronin. At worst, you would likely have to commit Seppuku to purge yourself of the dishonor.
You cough into your hand to clear your throat, trying to give yourself a few moments more to think up a proper response. Sadly, it doesn't seem to help. That being the case, you decide to just move along as best you can and hopefully forget this conversation ever happened.
"Than you for the advice," you say, trying to be as diplomatic as possible. "It is certainly… enlightening."
Talak'tet throws back his furry head and laughs, slapping a hand on his knee. You blink as the Nezumi is overcome by mirth, and slowly it begins to dawn on you that perhaps the Ratling wasn't being entirely honest with you. Your face reddens yet again, and you scowl at the Nezumi.
"Please," Talak'tet says, wiping a tear from his eye. "Please don't be offended, Hiruma Sosuke. You just looked so serious! I thought I might have a little fun to try and break up the horribleness of this place."
"I was asking for real advice," you say as you cross your arms and look away from the Nezumi.
"I know," Talak'tet says, his mirth dying down to mere chuckles. "But sadly, I don't think there's much advice I can give. It's not just that our cultures are different, Hiruma Sosuke. It's also that Nezumi do things that humans cannot when it comes to courting."
"Really?" you ask before looking back at the Nezumi. "How so?"
"The part about he stick was true," Talak'tet says. "You must show that you are important, that your name will be remembered in Yesterday. But you must also release the scent of desire where the female can smell it. If she responds with an answering scent, then you may proceed. You must bring beautiful objects to show you can gather wealth, and then both you and the female must go to the Shaman. If the Shaman approves, you may mate."
"That's it?" you ask, uncrossing your arms. It seems Talak'tet is being serious now.
"That's it," the Nezumi says. "So you see, Hiruma Sosuke? My advice would not help you much. Humans are not capable of giving off specific scents." Talak'tet leans back against one of the junk piles. "And besides, Nezumi rarely mate for life anyway unless they are a chief or some great hero. We stay together for about two years to ensure the pups can take care of themselves. Nezumi pups only need one year before they are grown enough to live on their own."
"That's very different from how we do things," you say. "Marriage tends to be a life long commitment for humans, and done to tie families and clans together to help better relations."
"I know," Talak'tet says. "Honestly, I think you humans put too many complications on mating. But again, our needs are different. Humans must concern themselves with Families, Clans and Empire. For Nezumi, there is only the Tribe. The good of the Tribe is the good of all."
You nod. That makes sense. Samurai must concern themselves with many issues, obligations and responsibilities. That means attention must be put in several different areas. But the Nezumi don't have that. Or, if they do, it's significantly less important. They have to focus on supporting the entire Tribe and ensuring it lives on. Considering all the troubles the Nezumi have lived through, you're really not surprised this mindset would come about.
Which results in some rather telling cultural differences. You're honestly a little surprised that Rokugani and Nezumi could ever come to an accord, what with such divergent mentalities between them. But then again, it was the Crab who first brokered good relations between the two species. Both Nezumi and Crab fight the Shadowlands, and that was all you both needed to begin dialogue.
It's a shame there are still many in the other Clans who judge the Nezumi solely on appearances, but that's their loss.
[]Sleep. (Roll Will to avoid dreaming)
[] Write In.
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- Location
- Canada
[x] Sleep
Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
[x] Sleep
Sirrocco
Pedantic
Right now, we're in a ratling scout burrow. The chances that anything will find us is low, and we're all wounded - we need whatever rest we can get. We'd be sleeping if we were solo. We're nto going to cut our sleep in half just because there are two of us.
What care the wounded require, that we can do, we should, of course, do. I suspect that eating is included automatically as well.
