D9, EE, The Swift Application of Justice

[Doji Hachi]

He kneels down next to Chikuma-san, looking at her carefully. "I am sorry Bayushi-san. This should have gone very differently."


He stands up. "Then I ask that my offer be accepted. With the provision that the double wedding take place in Crane lands to lighten the burden on the Scorpion clan, while they deal with the difficult task of discovering who truly committed this act."

Persuasion, Benten's, 1 void, 2 courtier manipulation, unknown bonus for ally with governor, doji courtier: 7d10o10k6+5 30

(luck reroll)

Persuasion, Benten's, 1 void, 2 courtier manipulation, unknown bonus for ally with governor, doji courtier, luck reroll: 7d10o10k6+5 38

Realizing that not be sufficient, he adds. " As well as giving my intended a chance to meet her new Clan."

Persuasion, Benten's, 2 courtier manipulation, unknown bonus for ally with governor, doji courtier: 6d10o10k5+5 43

(luck reroll)

Persuasion, Benten's, 2 courtier manipulation, unknown bonus for ally with governor, doji courtier, luck reroll for 2nd roll, 2nd rank of luck: 6d10o10k5+5 49

He says, smiling with the full force of his charm at the governor.

[Shosuro Orino]

The governor looked to Hachi's sister to see if she accepted the terms.

[Doji Hatsuki]

Hatsuki nodded. "This is acceptable."

[Shosuro Orino]

Orino nodded.

"So be it." she said. "Release her, Michie-san."

Michie tossed down the rod, and taking her knife back out roughly severed the ropes binding Chikuma to the post.

Chikuma slumped to the ground, somewhat shocked, and also trying to keep her sliced open kimono closed.

Orino and Michie and the guard contingent save Chikuma, returned in to the City Hall.

/Exit Orino and Michie

[Doji Hachi]

Hachi took off his outer robe and wrapped it around her, covering her as best he could. Well, wearing my best clothes today paid off. Never thought I would be thankful for so many layers.

"Bayushi-san. I know it is a silly question, but are you all right? You aren't hurt anywhere else?" He asked with a gentle voice.

[Doji Hatsuki]

Hatsuki took off her own outer robe, as well, and gave her her shall to use as an obi. All put together, it almost look like a real outfit.

"Yes, are you all right, Bayushi-san?"

[Mirumoto Daigo]

Daigo looked away, letting the two... no, the three family members share a tender moment privately.

Instead, he watched the two Scorpion leave, his eyes narrowing.

(quote if interacted with, otherwise carry on!)

[Bayushi Chikuma]

Chikuma did her best to remain brave.

"I am....thanks to you two...I...did not expect such treatment. I am at a loss for words." she says.

Kami, I must look a mess, I'm so lucky they don't seem to mind.

[Doji Hatsuki]

"Think nothing of it, Bayushi-san," Hatsuki replied gently. "I've been meaning to meet this charming guard my brother keeps speaking of. I only wish it had been under better circumstances."

[Bayushi Chikuma]

"R-really? He, he said I was charming?" Chikuma asked, continuing to be stunned.

I'm dead. Michie killed me, and this is the Yomi.

[Doji Hachi]

He chuckled, finally overcoming some of his stupor at the events. "You sound so surprised Bayushi-san. Surely you don't think I have tea with random women on a constant basis?"

[Saibankan]

"N-no, Doji-sam-san, no." she says "I was not trying to say that, no of course not."

She brings herself to look at him.

My shining prince.

"I....always believed that you deserved the best in all things. Perfection surrounded by perfection. I...."

She looks back down at the ground.

"I....will try to be worthy of Doji-san's compassion and effort. Always."

[Doji Hatsuki]

Hatsuki looked between them and smiled behind her fan. "I see it will be my job to ensure that he doesn't take advantage of your sweet nature, sister," she noted. She nodded to the street. "Come on now, you two. Let's go someplace that you can get cleaned up, Bayushi-san."

[Doji Hachi]

He chuckled, still somewhat floored by everything that happened. "Bayushi-san, you are likely the only person in the realms who thinks me compassionate. But hopefully, with my sister's help, you won't be dissuaded too harshly." He looks at her with a bit of fondness and then follows Hatsuki's lead.

/scene