Glory of the Emerald Empire (Legend of the 5 Rings Quest)
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That's the joke. It's a nonsense line that signifies it's a joke post.
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/spaghetti-stories
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/spaghetti-stories
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
Accurate term brought to you by UrbanDictionary:
Spaghetti:
Although usually referring to an Italian meal made of noodles with sauce, spaghetti can be used as a form of slang to mean an embarrassing act, general awkwardness or faux pas. If one commits such an act, it is called "dropping" spaghetti.
PD: Fak yu Ugo. You damn ninja
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Dropping/spilling the spaghetti (out of your pocket), A common internet nickname for being socially awkward, usually around an attractive female.
Edit:Ninja'd, I guess that's what you get for browsing on a dozen tabs at once.
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[x] Gman
You approach Shasa as she finishes preparing her horse. She appears to have recovered well from the assault last night, appearing to have gotten sufficient rest for the journey today. She sets a saddlebag on the side of the animal and latches it on properly, and when she looks up from her efforts she sees you.
"Ah!" she exclaims. "Sosuke-san. It is good to see you up." She moves away from her horse and bows to you. "Forgive me if I cause offense, but I was a little uncertain you would be awake as early as the rest of us thanks to your wound."
"This?" you ask, motioning to your stomach. The injury still pains you, but you hide your discomfort with practiced ease. "It is nothing. I'll not be troubled by something so minor."
"As you say, Sosuke-san," she responds, though she smiles at you knowingly. "If you are so adamant, then it must be true."
You keep yourself from fidgeting, but it is a near thing. Shasa doesn't believe for a moment that you've fully recovered yet from the blow Hachi struck upon your belly. That much is obvious just from her expression. On the other hand, she's not calling attention to it. A gesture of respect for you.
"Good morning Shasa-san," you say as you bow, trying to move the conversation away from your boasting. "I am glad to see you again."
"And I pleased with your presence as well, Sosuke-san," Shasa replies. She looks like she's about to start giggling. "But how could you not see me again, considering we are both assigned the same duty?" she quirks her head. "It would be very strange if we rarely met, considering this is the case."
That sensation to fidget returns, stronger this time. You clamp down on it with an iron will. You will not make a further fool of yourself in front of your compatriot. She is taking care not to shame you by drawing attention to your floundering, but she is taking amusement from it.
Well, at least it is making her smile. Shasa has a nice smile. You certainly don't mind looking at it, in any event. That's some small compensation.
"So next we head to the lands of the Lion yes?" you ask, trying once again to move away from your fumbling. "Do you think we'll have as entertaining a time there as we did here?"
"We will be venturing first into Ikoma territory once we pass the mountains," Shasa says back. "Amongst the Lion, they are said to be the most open. Perhaps even too open, if rumors are to be believed." She frowns. "It is said that the Ikoma feel no shame for great displays of emotion, sometimes bursting into tears as they tell stories of great deeds and powerful tragedies. It is… Well, if true it would be very strange for Samurai to act thus."
You've heard the same rumors. The Ikoma Family are the smallest amongst the Lion, but they are often the ones most seen in the other courts. They are the Face of the Lion Clan, the historians and storytellers. None can boast to be their superior where the weaving of tales is concerned. Even the Crane, for all their focus on artistry, can only match the Ikoma when it comes to this pursuit.
And they are also known to be very… forward… where their emotions are concerned. You've heard some comment that the Ikoma serve as the point of release for the rest of the Lion, so stiff and concerned with Bushido as they are. The Ikoma are great entertainers, but you must admit the thought of being around those so unrestrained with their feelings makes you a little uncomfortable.
[] Write in.
You approach Shasa as she finishes preparing her horse. She appears to have recovered well from the assault last night, appearing to have gotten sufficient rest for the journey today. She sets a saddlebag on the side of the animal and latches it on properly, and when she looks up from her efforts she sees you.
"Ah!" she exclaims. "Sosuke-san. It is good to see you up." She moves away from her horse and bows to you. "Forgive me if I cause offense, but I was a little uncertain you would be awake as early as the rest of us thanks to your wound."
"This?" you ask, motioning to your stomach. The injury still pains you, but you hide your discomfort with practiced ease. "It is nothing. I'll not be troubled by something so minor."
"As you say, Sosuke-san," she responds, though she smiles at you knowingly. "If you are so adamant, then it must be true."
You keep yourself from fidgeting, but it is a near thing. Shasa doesn't believe for a moment that you've fully recovered yet from the blow Hachi struck upon your belly. That much is obvious just from her expression. On the other hand, she's not calling attention to it. A gesture of respect for you.
"Good morning Shasa-san," you say as you bow, trying to move the conversation away from your boasting. "I am glad to see you again."
"And I pleased with your presence as well, Sosuke-san," Shasa replies. She looks like she's about to start giggling. "But how could you not see me again, considering we are both assigned the same duty?" she quirks her head. "It would be very strange if we rarely met, considering this is the case."
That sensation to fidget returns, stronger this time. You clamp down on it with an iron will. You will not make a further fool of yourself in front of your compatriot. She is taking care not to shame you by drawing attention to your floundering, but she is taking amusement from it.
Well, at least it is making her smile. Shasa has a nice smile. You certainly don't mind looking at it, in any event. That's some small compensation.
"So next we head to the lands of the Lion yes?" you ask, trying once again to move away from your fumbling. "Do you think we'll have as entertaining a time there as we did here?"
"We will be venturing first into Ikoma territory once we pass the mountains," Shasa says back. "Amongst the Lion, they are said to be the most open. Perhaps even too open, if rumors are to be believed." She frowns. "It is said that the Ikoma feel no shame for great displays of emotion, sometimes bursting into tears as they tell stories of great deeds and powerful tragedies. It is… Well, if true it would be very strange for Samurai to act thus."
You've heard the same rumors. The Ikoma Family are the smallest amongst the Lion, but they are often the ones most seen in the other courts. They are the Face of the Lion Clan, the historians and storytellers. None can boast to be their superior where the weaving of tales is concerned. Even the Crane, for all their focus on artistry, can only match the Ikoma when it comes to this pursuit.
And they are also known to be very… forward… where their emotions are concerned. You've heard some comment that the Ikoma serve as the point of release for the rest of the Lion, so stiff and concerned with Bushido as they are. The Ikoma are great entertainers, but you must admit the thought of being around those so unrestrained with their feelings makes you a little uncomfortable.
[] Write in.
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[x] Write in
First get rid of those butterflies dammit!
Take a breath and speak.
"The Lion consider themselves paragons of Bushido, I do not think that that their Champion would let the Ikoma be that strange. Still perhaps they will surprise us, the Scorpion turned out to be good people mostly, even if they seem to plot as naturally as breathing."
A shrug.
"Perhaps it is better to go in without preconceptions. Still, I would love to see a storyteller perform."
First get rid of those butterflies dammit!
Take a breath and speak.
"The Lion consider themselves paragons of Bushido, I do not think that that their Champion would let the Ikoma be that strange. Still perhaps they will surprise us, the Scorpion turned out to be good people mostly, even if they seem to plot as naturally as breathing."
A shrug.
"Perhaps it is better to go in without preconceptions. Still, I would love to see a storyteller perform."
Joyful_Overkill
satisfaction in knowing your enemy won't survive.
Gman [X]
Dirtnap
Kanmusu Affecionado
sure. yay more spaghetti. Sousuke you will succumb to the maybe not blood mage's charms eventually.
Or perhaps a particular lion will sweep you off your feet (ha!) with her storytelling and her emotion. Blueberry is best lion
anyways.
[x]gman
no i am not in any way shape or form intoxicated...at all <_o
Or perhaps a particular lion will sweep you off your feet (ha!) with her storytelling and her emotion. Blueberry is best lion
anyways.
[x]gman
no i am not in any way shape or form intoxicated...at all <_o
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
Any chance I could get a few more votes?
Cannongerbil
I came here to nep at you
- Location
- Soviet Lunar Base
[x] gman391
[J] G-Dawg
[x] gman391
[x] gman391
Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
[x] gman391
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Orion Nexus
The Storm Soul
- Location
- South Carolina
[x] gman371
Sosuke is too adorable when flustered.
Sosuke is too adorable when flustered.
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
[x] gman391
Spaghetti status: Dropped.
Spaghetti status: Dropped.
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[x] Gman
You still the quivering feeling within your gut. You're not sure if it is because of the lingering pain, because of Shasa or because of your feelings on overt displays of emotion. Very likely it is some mix of all three. Regardless, you push that sensation down and get yourself under control. The last thing you want to do is make a scene.
After a few moments you are calmer. You take a deep breath, further steadying yourself. You think you can manage not to act a fool now, even as you speak with Shasa. It might be a task as difficult as defeating Hachi, but you're fairly certain you can manage.
"The Lion consider themselves paragons of Bushido," you say. "I do not think that that their Champion would let the Ikoma be that strange. Still perhaps they will surprise us. The Scorpion turned out to be mostly good people, even if they seem to plot as naturally as breathing."
"The Scorpion have certainly been surprising," Shasa says. "Whether or not this has been to the good, I'm not sure I can say. But at least for now they appear to be allies."
"And if they are allies, then maybe the Lion can be as well." You shrug. "Perhaps it is better to go in without preconceptions."
"You may be right," Shasa says. "I'll try to keep an open mind about such things. It will probably help with enjoying the journey."
"Indeed," you respond, grinning. "And besides, I would love to see a storyteller perform."
"That sounds rather enjoyable," Shasa says with a smile. Your stomach begins to flutter again, but before it can get too bad Yasuki Goro yells from the front of the caravan.
"Mount up!" the courtier calls. "We've a long way to go still! I want to cover as much ground as possible before the day is done!"
You nod to Shasa and scramble to your horse. One of the servants has prepared it for you, and you get yourself atop it with a little jump. As you do so, the rest of the group follows behind two Scorpion Bushi as they lead everyone toward the maze that surrounds the castle. You fall into step quickly enough, taking a position near the center.
You pass through the strangely shifting maze once again, now entirely certain its pathways are different from what you remember. How exactly the Scorpion are managing that, you cannot tell. It's certainly a little disorienting, though, and you don't want to imagine what assaulting this castle must require. Not with all the tricks the Scorpion Clan seem capable of.
Ten minutes later, and you are out of the maze. An hour later, and you are outside of Kyuden Bayushi. The highway stretches out before you, paving the way to the rest of the Empire. You breath deeply as your party makes its way across the path, taking in the open space that stretches out toward the horizon. It is a marked difference after your days within a city so large and full of people.
You were only away from the road for a short while, but it feels as if it has been much longer than that. It was a tumultuous, exciting time within Kyuden Bayushi, and that made your visit seem longer than it actually was. But that is done with now, and your duty beckons. Your adventures within the great Scorpion fortress are finished.
It is time to resume your journey.
[] Timeskip to Shiro no Shosuro.
[] Timeskip to the border crossing Keikai Kousaten.
[] Timeskip to Kyuden Ikoma.
[] Write in.
You still the quivering feeling within your gut. You're not sure if it is because of the lingering pain, because of Shasa or because of your feelings on overt displays of emotion. Very likely it is some mix of all three. Regardless, you push that sensation down and get yourself under control. The last thing you want to do is make a scene.
After a few moments you are calmer. You take a deep breath, further steadying yourself. You think you can manage not to act a fool now, even as you speak with Shasa. It might be a task as difficult as defeating Hachi, but you're fairly certain you can manage.
"The Lion consider themselves paragons of Bushido," you say. "I do not think that that their Champion would let the Ikoma be that strange. Still perhaps they will surprise us. The Scorpion turned out to be mostly good people, even if they seem to plot as naturally as breathing."
"The Scorpion have certainly been surprising," Shasa says. "Whether or not this has been to the good, I'm not sure I can say. But at least for now they appear to be allies."
"And if they are allies, then maybe the Lion can be as well." You shrug. "Perhaps it is better to go in without preconceptions."
"You may be right," Shasa says. "I'll try to keep an open mind about such things. It will probably help with enjoying the journey."
"Indeed," you respond, grinning. "And besides, I would love to see a storyteller perform."
"That sounds rather enjoyable," Shasa says with a smile. Your stomach begins to flutter again, but before it can get too bad Yasuki Goro yells from the front of the caravan.
"Mount up!" the courtier calls. "We've a long way to go still! I want to cover as much ground as possible before the day is done!"
You nod to Shasa and scramble to your horse. One of the servants has prepared it for you, and you get yourself atop it with a little jump. As you do so, the rest of the group follows behind two Scorpion Bushi as they lead everyone toward the maze that surrounds the castle. You fall into step quickly enough, taking a position near the center.
You pass through the strangely shifting maze once again, now entirely certain its pathways are different from what you remember. How exactly the Scorpion are managing that, you cannot tell. It's certainly a little disorienting, though, and you don't want to imagine what assaulting this castle must require. Not with all the tricks the Scorpion Clan seem capable of.
Ten minutes later, and you are out of the maze. An hour later, and you are outside of Kyuden Bayushi. The highway stretches out before you, paving the way to the rest of the Empire. You breath deeply as your party makes its way across the path, taking in the open space that stretches out toward the horizon. It is a marked difference after your days within a city so large and full of people.
You were only away from the road for a short while, but it feels as if it has been much longer than that. It was a tumultuous, exciting time within Kyuden Bayushi, and that made your visit seem longer than it actually was. But that is done with now, and your duty beckons. Your adventures within the great Scorpion fortress are finished.
It is time to resume your journey.
[] Timeskip to Shiro no Shosuro.
[] Timeskip to the border crossing Keikai Kousaten.
[] Timeskip to Kyuden Ikoma.
[] Write in.
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EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
[x] Timeskip to Ikoma Kyuden
-[x] In the meanwhile, ask Yasuki-sama about hia opinion on the Ikoma, and the Lion Clan. From his experience as a courtier, he certainly may know more about them.
I recall the original plan was to take a step in Shiro no Soshuro, but we spend one more than the required. Interacting woth the Lion will be interesting.
-[x] In the meanwhile, ask Yasuki-sama about hia opinion on the Ikoma, and the Lion Clan. From his experience as a courtier, he certainly may know more about them.
I recall the original plan was to take a step in Shiro no Soshuro, but we spend one more than the required. Interacting woth the Lion will be interesting.
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
It's a Scorpion border town I totally made up. There is a pass through the mountains that leads to Kyuden Ikoma, but there really wasn't a settlement on any of the maps that indicated proper management of the border. So I just created a little fortified town that watches the boundary with the Lion, along with keeping track of who is coming in and going out of their territory.
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Cannongerbil
I came here to nep at you
- Location
- Soviet Lunar Base
For those who are unfamiliar with the geography of L5R, can someone give an overview of Shrio no sousuro? I know that kyuden Ikoma is the Ikoma clan hq, and keikai Kosaten has been explained above, but I have no idea what Sousuro is, or of it is a good idea to timeskip to or past it.
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