[D3, MA] En Marche!

[Agasha Daikumo]

"I am Kitsuki Edogawa, Agasha-san." he greeted the large man. "I do not believe we've had a moment to meet. But, I am pleased we could do so now."

" As am I," he replies, though his voice maintains a level monotone. "Are you new to the legions and mixed clan units as well Kitsuki-san? Or am I speaking with someone more experienced in such matters than myself?"

[Kitsuki Edogawa]

" As am I," he replies, though his voice maintains a level monotone. "Are you new to the legions and mixed clan units as well Kitsuki-san? Or am I speaking with someone more experienced in such matters than myself?"

"We are the same." he nodded. "My hope is that this experience will prepare me fir magistrate duties. What led you to join?"

[Agasha Daikumo]

"We are the same." he nodded. "My hope is that this experience will prepare me fir magistrate duties. What led you to join?"

"It was suggested by my family and sensei. It fit, the officer that assessed me found me acceptable, so here I am. I am hoping to find an opportunity to work with the Kaiu and observe their talent," Daikumo replied. "You wish to be an imperial magistrate rather than a Dragon magistrate?"

[Hida Yoshiko]

The tall Hida wasn't in the front of the like she was behind. Probably she was covering the rear of the march, listening to the different people and sound that might be ominous to the group with such ominous name.

[Kitsuki Edogawa]

"It was suggested by my family and sensei. It fit, the officer that assessed me found me acceptable, so here I am. I am hoping to find an opportunity to work with the Kaiu and observe their talent," Daikumo replied. "You wish to be an imperial magistrate rather than a Dragon magistrate?"

"Either would be an honor." he answered. "Regardless, I need more experience afield. Especially among other clans and unfamiliar threats. You're a smith?"

[Agasha Daikumo]

"Either would be an honor." he answered. "Regardless, I need more experience afield. Especially among other clans and unfamiliar threats. You're a smith?"

"Primarily, yes. I am a priest and healer as well. But my family among the Agasha has a tradition as smiths to Dragon leadership. We have produced many of the daisho destined to be carried by commanders and leaders in the clan. It is a hope of mine to honor my brother by crafting something truly magnificent someday. It will take years of honing my craft to get there though," Daikumo replies.

" What's it like seeking a position as a magistrate? What skills do they expect of you for that position?"

[Kasuga Yoshi]

Yoshi is mercifully not in armor as for one, he has no armor of his own, and being a supply officer doesn't seem to rate marching in it. He is instead tasked with lugging extra supplies. It's not a great fun time, but it's a chance to break out some marching songs, taken from some of the Crab that had washed into port and got deep in their cups.

"We march South once more
Waging that same old war
To cursed rivers’ banks
Take heart and hold your ranks
Raise arms and lift your voice
In glory we rejoice
With banners bright and tall
Could pride herald a fall?
Onward to the fields oh sallow
Swift death and graves shallow"

Day 3 Meta - Water/Performance TN 2 | TN: 2 | Success: 3 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 2

The tall Hida wasn't in the front of the like she was behind. Probably she was covering the rear of the march, listening to the different people and sound that might be ominous to the group with such ominous name.

Perhaps this was the ominous sound the Yoshiko spoke of, but Yoshi still flashes her a small smile in the ranks

[Daidoji Kumiko]

Kumiko again glances behind her as the jody call reaches her. There is a slight smile on her lips as she does.

But her eyes soon enough return to the front, looking at the dust kicked up by marching feet ahead.

[Hida Yoshiko]

Yoshi is mercifully not in armor as for one, he has no armor of his own, and being a supply officer doesn't seem to rate marching in it. He is instead tasked with lugging extra supplies. It's not a great fun time, but it's a chance to break out some marching songs, taken from some of the Crab that had washed into port and got deep in their cups.

"We march South once more
Waging that same old war
To cursed rivers’ banks
Take heart and hold your ranks
Raise arms and lift your voice
In glory we rejoice
With banners bright and tall
Could pride herald a fall?
Onward to the fields oh sallow
Swift death and graves shallow"

Perhaps this was the ominous sound the Yoshiko spoke of, but Yoshi still flashes her a small smile in the ranks

Yoshiko just smiled at the tune as she hummed to rhythm. She isn't much of a singer but she knows a good tune when she hears it. The tall Hida moves to the Kasuga.

"Ah Kasuga san... nice tune. Need help with those supplies?"

[Kasuga Yoshi]

Yoshiko just smiled at the tune as she hummed to rhythm. She isn't much of a singer but she knows a good tune when she hears it. The tall Hida moves to the Kasuga.

"Ah Kasuga san... nice tune. Need help with those supplies?"

"Well the tune found its intended target then." Yoshi gets a better look at the Hida in front of him and finally realizes

Was she always that tall?

He wasn't particularly short, quite the otherwise, and yet he was still towered over.

"Well my honor says no, but my back says yes. Does it work out even if I reward you for your service above and beyond the call later?"

[Kitsuki Edogawa]

"What's it like seeking a position as a magistrate? What skills do they expect of you for that position?"

"I suspect you would get different answers, depending on whom you asked. A knowledge of law, an understanding of people and proficiency with a weapon would be the foundation of a good magistrate. For my family, a keen eye is also expected. Discerning the truth of things is important." he explained.

[Hida Yoshiko]

"Well the tune found its intended target then." Yoshi gets a better look at the Hida in front of him and finally realizes

Was she always that tall?

He wasn't particularly short, quite the otherwise, and yet he was still towered over.

"Well my honor says no, but my back says yes. Does it work out even if I reward you for your service above and beyond the call later?"

Yoshino nodded. "We are part of a team and when one is encumbered the team is encumbered. The lighten load will help keep the group in good balance." She replied. "I need no reward but I would enjoy the company." The girl smiled.

[Hida Masayuki]

Somewhat surprised at the attention from, Kumiko-chui, Masayuki knows he can make a difference here.

"Aside from your usual drills and calisthenics, it is best to wear armor doing any mundane or heavy task. Becoming accustomed to the weight will help you to be stronger and have more endurance. Drills should also including flanking maneuvers as these will come in handy with some enemies."

"Battle cries you may hear would be:

• Long live Emperor

• May the Emperor live 1,000 years

• For the Empire!

• For Rokugan!

Until we have a new emperor, it will most likely be the latter two."

"Once we get to the wall, we will have the advantage of Kaui traps and tools. Until that time, being mentally prepared for anything we may encounter and having courage in the face of danger will carry more of us to victory."

"As always we take comfort in the Fortunes' support."

[Daidoji Kumiko]

snep

tag, you're it

"Hida Masayuki might also speak to what will oppose this company," Kumiko adds. "And perhaps Hida Yoshiko might add details from her own experiences in the matter."

[Hida Yoshiko]

Yoshiko hid a small gasp. "Well, we were speaking to the troops about such encounters. Better to know than to be in the dark about weak points and underestimating the enemy. Many think a a small bakemono will be an easy defeat, but cunning little creatures they may be. That is why scouting and underestimating their tactics can be of use." The tall Hida responded lightening the Kasuga's load.

[Kasuga Yoshi]

Yoshino nodded. "We are part of a team and when one is encumbered the team is encumbered. The lighten load will help keep the group in good balance." She replied. "I need no reward but I would enjoy the company." The girl smiled.

"Hida-san, please be more careful. A less scrupulous logistics officers would have the clothes off your back if you keep making such poor trades as this." Yoshi's eyes take on a glint

Annd oohhh nooo, that would be terrible

But if such a poor trade as my company for your help is one you are offering, I'd be a poor bargainer not to take it" He allows some of the supplies to be relieved as he hears the Chui ask about what enemies they are facing.

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Yoshiko hid a small gasp. "Well, we were speaking to the troops about such encounters. Better to know than to be in the dark about weak points and underestimating the enemy. Many think a a small bakemono will be an easy defeat, but cunning little creatures they may be. That is why scouting and underestimating their tactics can be of use." The tall Hida responded lightening the Kasuga's load.

"Is there something that catches them that isn't part of the standard Legion loadout? Pitch to trap and them? If you ask, I'll see what I can do about finding it at the next village."

[Hida Yoshiko]

Yoshiko smiled. "Oh, the right trap can capture anything." She nodded. "Even a oni spawn." The Hida looked at her Hida cousin for some back up.

[Hida Masayuki]

"Most assuredly, Cousin. Fighting in enclosed spaces normally gives us a better opportunity. This may mean leading them to chase us into an enclosed space, rather than on the open plain. Or we may have to create the enclosed space from the surrounding terrain or with whatever we have."

"Sticking together also has its benefits as the enemy will often first target those who are alone," he adds.

[Daidoji Kumiko]

"It would be well were the Hida among us to continue," Kumiko says. "The lessons they impart were taught in blood and souls."

[Kasuga Yoshi]

"It would be well were the Hida among us to continue," Kumiko says. "The lessons they impart were taught in blood and souls."

"Most assuredly, Cousin. Fighting in enclosed spaces normally gives us a better opportunity. This may mean leading them to chase us into an enclosed space, rather than on the open plain. Or we may have to create the enclosed space from the surrounding terrain or with whatever we have."

"Sticking together also has its benefits as the enemy will often first target those who are alone," he adds.

"Well I trust our Chui to take the lead" Yoshi looks over to the Daidoji with a small wry smile. "But in terms of practicality, if there anything you'd need to make a field fortification? Wood we can maybe scavenge, but rope or clay for fixing? Shovels for digging? What would you need to set up something to your standards that we don't have on hand? "