Despair and Wisdom: Imperial March

"Separate," Akako says. "For a number of reasons. There is a liaison, of course," and she grimaces, "and, as noted, the Rikugunshokan heeds the wisdom of experience. But too much change too quickly does nobody any good, as I am certain Doji-san knows."

"'Normal' is a dangerous word to apply here," Akako says. "'Normal' days involve things trying to eat your face--with or without the rest of you. Or worse." She shakes her head. "Things have, by report, been less chaotic but not less quiet. And that usually means trouble. Consider the difference bet...

Akako smiles.

"Then it is fortunate that there are Crab to advise," she says. "And the Rikugunshokan respects expertise. My people will be happy to have the assistance, so long as those who don't yet know the details heed those who do."

"Finding much of interest, Doji-san?"

Hiruma Akako stands behind him.

How she got there...

"How's your aunt?"

"You want me to report to you , Hida-san?" Akako asks archly. But then she gives a gruff huff of a laugh and says "Eh, you ought to know about it. Strength's not an issue. Discipline's not as good. Some of it's because there're political appointments; always are in Legions. The top man's good and kn...

Akako nods.

"Hida-san," she says, "honest assessment. How many of the koma are worth riding?"

He will find it is the Intelligence Chief, Hiruma Akako.

She waits.

It is clearly for him.

Name: Hiruma Akako Age: 30 Gender: Female Clan: Crab Role: Intelligence Chief Martial Status: Married Eyes: Black Hair: Black Height: 4' 11"" Build: Wiry Description: Tapped specifically for this mission, Hiruma Akako is certainly the local expert for where the army is currently going. Akako has not...