Ikoma Itarabi
Kyuden Ikoma
Tukuo paused and leaned back, considering his words. “Be ready to go in two days. The Mantis are in a hurry, but they will not be rude. I will send you with a small contingent of samurai. Accompany the Mantis to the Scorpion festival, and find out what, if anything, they are planning. In particular, keep an eye on Tsuruchi Mitsumi. She is young, but smart. Are there any questions, my son?”
Shosuro Reiko
Ryoko Owari
“No,” Aroru replied firmly. “To arrive together would cause undue suspicion. Keep you connections to me hidden, get close to Yogo Aiko, and find out what she is up to. That is your assignment.”
Togashi Cho
Shiro Togashi
“A good questions, Togashi-san. Aside from the shugenja competition, there will also be a dueling competition. Those will be the two main events. However, the courtiers will be working on creating new agreements before winter court begins, so there will no doubt be smaller functions that will be occurring during the festival as well. Like any other celebration, there will be those there to have a good time, there will be those there to work, and there will be those there to cause trouble. We must be aware of all.”
Kakita Ai
Kyuden Kakita
“You know you do not need flashy spells, as long as you have the kami to lend you their power,” Akane quietly reminded her daughter as she set her game piece upon the board. Ai noticed that during the time that they had been speaking, her mother had taken a commanding lead in the game.
“Snoring? Bah. I’ll bet it was old Daidoji Kojiro who was snoring. If I catch him at it again, I will teach him a lesson he won’t soon forget,” Yoshimori grumbled.
Isawa Renshi
Shiro Isawa
Boten-sensei smiled and bowed his head. “I can imagine so. Still, you will see it again at the festival, if not before. Now go, and begin making your preparations. We will leave in the morning.”