Despair and Wisdom: Imperial March

"I will speed your missives along the way, then," Ugemi says, returning the bow. "And I shall pray to the Fortunes for a happy marriage for you, and soon achieved."

"I believe you'd acquit yourself well in such tasks," Ugemi says, "but I can understand, shall we say, hoping to serve otherwise." There is something of a glance back towards Crane lands. "Of course, valor in combat does tend to raise one's profile, especially in the Legions. And there are some as h...

"She thinks you'll rise faster among the Crab then?" Ugemi asks. "I know that, at least in this Legion, advancement is not based on Clan, imprecations of certain others notwithstanding." A snort. "But that assumes you would remain in this Legion--or, indeed, the Legions as a whole--after this tour. ...

"So your intended will not be joining your family?" Ugemi asks. "Must be highly-placed, indeed, that a Legionnaire--and an officer, no less--does not prompt the change."

He sighs, somewhat wistfully.

"Negotiations continue?" Ugemi asks. "Who quibbles in this? You are clearly set to be an excellent spouse--not so much, perhaps, as my own intended, but certainly very much so!"

"Very good!" Ugemi says, and his enthusiasm is clear. "Your attention to detail will serve you in good stead with your new family, as well. I just know it!"

He sighs.

"It's an exciting prospect, isn't it?"

"Of course," Ugemi says, returning the bow almost reflexively.

He adjusts his hat again.

"I am curious, though, why you did not deliver your chui's copy to her yourself. You are her adjutant, after all."

"Doji-san, come in," Ugemi replies.

When Hametsu enters, he will find the Miya standing and adjusting his hat.

"What missives, and to whom?"

"I saw some of the reports on that," Ugemi says. "The Rikugunshokan was quite interested in them. The Shireikan, as well.

"I'd expect that patrols and night watch will be increased."

Ugemi looks at the Usagi closely.

"I'll admit I'd not considered it from that angle," he says after a moment. He tilts his head. "Thank you for the perspective, Usagi-san."

"One hesitates to say 'That's the spirit,' especially to a priest," Ugemi says, but there is a slight grin on his lips. "And yet."

"Oh?" Ugemi says. "What all have you heard, Usagi-san?"

"There's wisdom in that, Usagi-san," Ugemi agrees.

"That is unfortunately the case," Ugemi says. "For what it is worth, Usagi-san, I hope the trip was pleasant and instructive."

Usagi Kaigen wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:02 am

"My papers actually routed me south of the Scorpion lands, and up through the Crane. So I took the long way. Seem to have a knack for it."

Ugemi coughs lightly.

"That...is an unusual route," he says. "Were you tasked with making deliveries along the way, Usagi-san?"

Usagi Kaigen wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 18, 2024 9:51 pm

Kaigen pointed to the southwest.

"Hare lands are that way. I came this way to join the Legion."

"Through Beiden, then," Ugemi asks, "or further west before coming north and east?"

"Ah." Ugemi nods. "I see." Looking up at the Agasha, he adds "It may also be that your service with the Legion persists beyond this campaign. It is a grim truth that there will be a need for experienced personnel after this is over, and you will have at least one season with the Legion when it is do...

The Miya also inclines his head...slightly.

"So Agasha-san is a traveled man, then?" Ugemi asks. "Or perhaps a well-read one?

"And what of Usagi-san?" he adds, though his lips quirk slightly.

"It is that, Agasha-san," comes a voice from behind him, which emerges from a slender man in a tall courtier's cap and a horo, carrying what appears to be a portable desk. "Quite fancy, indeed." There's a slight nod of the hatted head toward the towering Dragon. "And it's just as fancy inside, I ass...

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