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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 441624" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chinese Take-out</strong></p><p></p><p>Chapter 12, "Hiroshi's Tale", September 15, 1018, 11:30 P.M. </p><p></p><p>Sitting with the group at the table, Hiroshi shotguns two drinks, then begins with his tale. “You see, Chan here isn’t just a friend. He’s also my brother-in-law, I’m married to his sister.” He explains that, in addition to his Heian family, he has a second family, the Mings. He says how many decades ago this dwarven clan became his principal business affiliation on the continent, and most of his travels on the western continent brought him to the coastal city of Chunming, which was co-ruled by the prominent dwarven Ming Clan. His business dealings were primarily with the Clan Chief, and over the years young Hiroshi became rather close to the Chief’s granddaughter, Su Ming. </p><p></p><p>Shortly thereafter, around forty years ago, he had returned home from his travels to the Heian Empire, and was surprised with the marriage that his father had arranged for him with the Heian woman Kirora. At the time he was totally unaware that Su Ming was pregnant with his child. He first found out about the existence of his daughter Kim-Sung Ming on his next visit to Chunming, when she was a year old. At that point he could not "do the honorable thing" and marry Su Ming, as he was already married. </p><p></p><p>Six years later, after his wife Kirora had left him, taking with her his Heian son Kojiro, Hiroshi’s father petitioned the Emperor to have the unhappy union dissolved. In a private conversation Hiroshi told the Emperor about his other offspring, and of his desire to marry Su Ming. The Emperor was appalled that Hiroshi would not only be involved with a non-Heian, but also a non-human, and forbade him to ever reveal their existence to anybody, saying that it would bring dishonor to his entire family and destroy the careers of his father and both of his brothers. The Emperor was astute enough however to realize that Hiroshi might now be tempted to permanently leave the Empire, and take his wealth with him, so granted him permission to secretly marry the dwarven princess, provided that nobody outside of her Dwarven Clan be aware of the union. </p><p></p><p>Hiroshi married her on his next Western Continent trip, and spent much of the next twenty years with his family in Chunming, only returning to Miyako for a few months each year. The rest of the Mitsubishi family equated to his staying away to his not wanting to be reminded of his failed marriage to Kirora and separation from his son Kojiro, which was partially true. During this time Hiroshi and Su Ming had two other children, a son and another daughter. He was also made a full member of the Ming Clan, the only human ever to be granted this honor.</p><p></p><p>Eight years ago, when Hiroshi was passing on his business to his son Kojiro, it became apparent that Kojiro was not capable of maintaining the international aspect of Mitsubishi Jewelry and Gems, so Hiroshi freely gave the western continent part of the business to his father-in-law, Cho Ming, who had just inherited the job of Clan Chief. This doubled the Clan’s wealth and prominence on the continent. Back at the Heian Empire, Hiroshi found that Kojiro needed much guidance to manage the remaining business, so surrounded his human son with trusted associates, both human and dwarven, including one of Su Ming's brothers, Chen Ming. </p><p></p><p>Four years ago, when the business eventually stabilized under Kojiro’s leadership, Hiroshi planned to then move to Chunming and live full-time with his dwarven family. That, however, never happened, as either his mother or the Emperor always found reasons to prevent him from leaving. He kept in touch with his other family through Chen Ming, and longed to be with them, fearing that he would have to wait until after his mother passed away for that to happen. He is therefore now extremely grateful for the Silver Moon for getting him away from the Empire. </p><p></p><p>Serita says to him “Are you telling me that your mother intentionally kept you from your wife and children for the past four years?” Hiroshi says “Well, yes, she did keep me in Miyako, but to be fair, she did not know about my dwarven family.” “Uh huh,” Serita answers “You’ve told us before that your mother was really close to the Emperor who you had made that deal with. Trust me, she knew.” Hiroshi pauses, his eyes growing wide and a look of anger crossing his face as he realizes for the first time that Serita is indeed correct, that his mother must have known. Serita turns to Chan, and says “How has your sister been dealing with this?” He answers “It has been difficult, but we dwarves are well aware of the importance of family honor and obeying one’s elders. Still, she will be quite pleased to see him again.”</p><p></p><p>Hiroshi sighs, and then says “Well, now that you know, I guess I should tell Toshiro. I just don’t know how. I fear that he may not understand about my other life.” “That easy,” says Mojo “Just wait until we get back to our Island. We’ll have the entire ship’s crew stand in a straight line and announce ‘anyone here whose Uncle is not married to a dwarven princess step forward. Toshiro, stay put.’” Everyone except Hiroshi laughs at that, with Mark, who adds “You’d better tell him soon. This bunch isn’t well known for keeping secrets.”</p><p></p><p>September 16, 1018, 12:00 A.M. </p><p></p><p>The night wears on, and the dancing girls head back down to the stage again. The party soon sees Duegar with some other dwarves staggering down one of the side staircases. “Let’s go,” says Lannon, and he, Mojo and Chung-Na start to head up to the stage.” Chan looks to Mark and says “You’d better go too, otherwise everyone else will think that you two are a couple,” as he gestures to Narg. This prompts Narg to urge Mark to “Get going.” Mark heads up to join his friends. Chan glances to Serita, and says “I’m sorry. I should have inquired. Would you want a token too?” Caught off guard, she says “What? No, absolutely not.” After calming down she adds “Thanks for asking,” and pours herself another glass of whiskey.</p><p></p><p>The three who got to the stage first manage to get upstairs this time, Mojo accompanying a human, Lannon and Chung-Na each with a dwarf. Mark has to wait an hour for the next dance, staying near the stage. A while later, after returning to the table both Lannon and Mojo thank Chan for the token. </p><p></p><p>Noticing several short fist fights now breaking out from inebriated patrons throughout the building, Mojo and Narg decide “That looks like fun,” and head up to join. Unfortunately for them, every fight stops just as they are approaching. They eventually return to the table to complain. Chan tells them “That’s because everyone knows you are with us. We are very well respected by all of the construction workers, as the city does not consider itself responsible for any workers who get hurt on the job. Our Clan sponsors and funds a nearby hospital for injured workers, and we pay injured workers the equivalent of full wages while they are recovering. We also pay an ongoing pension to the families of any workers killed on the job, dwarven or human.” Mojo says “I thought they were being unusually friendly to an elf in a dwarf bar.” “Let me put it to you this way,” says Chan “If you had walked in here without us you would have been lucky if our hospital was where you eventually wound up.” Narg and Mojo exchange glances, Narg muttering “Maybe we should come back here tomorrow?” Serita then engages Chen in a conversation about the hospital and where it is located.</p><p></p><p>At around 3:00 A.M. the dancing girls return, and Mark returns from upstairs. The other Silver Moon members start to tease him, which causes Mark’s face to turn a bright shade of red. Chen tells the group that this is the last dance of the evening, and that the bar will close after the girls leave the stage, so to drink up. The remainder of the final whiskey jug is soon emptied. The group makes their way back to the wagon, and are brought back to the inn. Serita casts another "Neutralize Poison" on herself before going to bed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 441624, member: 8530"] [b]Chinese Take-out[/b] Chapter 12, "Hiroshi's Tale", September 15, 1018, 11:30 P.M. Sitting with the group at the table, Hiroshi shotguns two drinks, then begins with his tale. “You see, Chan here isn’t just a friend. He’s also my brother-in-law, I’m married to his sister.” He explains that, in addition to his Heian family, he has a second family, the Mings. He says how many decades ago this dwarven clan became his principal business affiliation on the continent, and most of his travels on the western continent brought him to the coastal city of Chunming, which was co-ruled by the prominent dwarven Ming Clan. His business dealings were primarily with the Clan Chief, and over the years young Hiroshi became rather close to the Chief’s granddaughter, Su Ming. Shortly thereafter, around forty years ago, he had returned home from his travels to the Heian Empire, and was surprised with the marriage that his father had arranged for him with the Heian woman Kirora. At the time he was totally unaware that Su Ming was pregnant with his child. He first found out about the existence of his daughter Kim-Sung Ming on his next visit to Chunming, when she was a year old. At that point he could not "do the honorable thing" and marry Su Ming, as he was already married. Six years later, after his wife Kirora had left him, taking with her his Heian son Kojiro, Hiroshi’s father petitioned the Emperor to have the unhappy union dissolved. In a private conversation Hiroshi told the Emperor about his other offspring, and of his desire to marry Su Ming. The Emperor was appalled that Hiroshi would not only be involved with a non-Heian, but also a non-human, and forbade him to ever reveal their existence to anybody, saying that it would bring dishonor to his entire family and destroy the careers of his father and both of his brothers. The Emperor was astute enough however to realize that Hiroshi might now be tempted to permanently leave the Empire, and take his wealth with him, so granted him permission to secretly marry the dwarven princess, provided that nobody outside of her Dwarven Clan be aware of the union. Hiroshi married her on his next Western Continent trip, and spent much of the next twenty years with his family in Chunming, only returning to Miyako for a few months each year. The rest of the Mitsubishi family equated to his staying away to his not wanting to be reminded of his failed marriage to Kirora and separation from his son Kojiro, which was partially true. During this time Hiroshi and Su Ming had two other children, a son and another daughter. He was also made a full member of the Ming Clan, the only human ever to be granted this honor. Eight years ago, when Hiroshi was passing on his business to his son Kojiro, it became apparent that Kojiro was not capable of maintaining the international aspect of Mitsubishi Jewelry and Gems, so Hiroshi freely gave the western continent part of the business to his father-in-law, Cho Ming, who had just inherited the job of Clan Chief. This doubled the Clan’s wealth and prominence on the continent. Back at the Heian Empire, Hiroshi found that Kojiro needed much guidance to manage the remaining business, so surrounded his human son with trusted associates, both human and dwarven, including one of Su Ming's brothers, Chen Ming. Four years ago, when the business eventually stabilized under Kojiro’s leadership, Hiroshi planned to then move to Chunming and live full-time with his dwarven family. That, however, never happened, as either his mother or the Emperor always found reasons to prevent him from leaving. He kept in touch with his other family through Chen Ming, and longed to be with them, fearing that he would have to wait until after his mother passed away for that to happen. He is therefore now extremely grateful for the Silver Moon for getting him away from the Empire. Serita says to him “Are you telling me that your mother intentionally kept you from your wife and children for the past four years?” Hiroshi says “Well, yes, she did keep me in Miyako, but to be fair, she did not know about my dwarven family.” “Uh huh,” Serita answers “You’ve told us before that your mother was really close to the Emperor who you had made that deal with. Trust me, she knew.” Hiroshi pauses, his eyes growing wide and a look of anger crossing his face as he realizes for the first time that Serita is indeed correct, that his mother must have known. Serita turns to Chan, and says “How has your sister been dealing with this?” He answers “It has been difficult, but we dwarves are well aware of the importance of family honor and obeying one’s elders. Still, she will be quite pleased to see him again.” Hiroshi sighs, and then says “Well, now that you know, I guess I should tell Toshiro. I just don’t know how. I fear that he may not understand about my other life.” “That easy,” says Mojo “Just wait until we get back to our Island. We’ll have the entire ship’s crew stand in a straight line and announce ‘anyone here whose Uncle is not married to a dwarven princess step forward. Toshiro, stay put.’” Everyone except Hiroshi laughs at that, with Mark, who adds “You’d better tell him soon. This bunch isn’t well known for keeping secrets.” September 16, 1018, 12:00 A.M. The night wears on, and the dancing girls head back down to the stage again. The party soon sees Duegar with some other dwarves staggering down one of the side staircases. “Let’s go,” says Lannon, and he, Mojo and Chung-Na start to head up to the stage.” Chan looks to Mark and says “You’d better go too, otherwise everyone else will think that you two are a couple,” as he gestures to Narg. This prompts Narg to urge Mark to “Get going.” Mark heads up to join his friends. Chan glances to Serita, and says “I’m sorry. I should have inquired. Would you want a token too?” Caught off guard, she says “What? No, absolutely not.” After calming down she adds “Thanks for asking,” and pours herself another glass of whiskey. The three who got to the stage first manage to get upstairs this time, Mojo accompanying a human, Lannon and Chung-Na each with a dwarf. Mark has to wait an hour for the next dance, staying near the stage. A while later, after returning to the table both Lannon and Mojo thank Chan for the token. Noticing several short fist fights now breaking out from inebriated patrons throughout the building, Mojo and Narg decide “That looks like fun,” and head up to join. Unfortunately for them, every fight stops just as they are approaching. They eventually return to the table to complain. Chan tells them “That’s because everyone knows you are with us. We are very well respected by all of the construction workers, as the city does not consider itself responsible for any workers who get hurt on the job. Our Clan sponsors and funds a nearby hospital for injured workers, and we pay injured workers the equivalent of full wages while they are recovering. We also pay an ongoing pension to the families of any workers killed on the job, dwarven or human.” Mojo says “I thought they were being unusually friendly to an elf in a dwarf bar.” “Let me put it to you this way,” says Chan “If you had walked in here without us you would have been lucky if our hospital was where you eventually wound up.” Narg and Mojo exchange glances, Narg muttering “Maybe we should come back here tomorrow?” Serita then engages Chen in a conversation about the hospital and where it is located. At around 3:00 A.M. the dancing girls return, and Mark returns from upstairs. The other Silver Moon members start to tease him, which causes Mark’s face to turn a bright shade of red. Chen tells the group that this is the last dance of the evening, and that the bar will close after the girls leave the stage, so to drink up. The remainder of the final whiskey jug is soon emptied. The group makes their way back to the wagon, and are brought back to the inn. Serita casts another "Neutralize Poison" on herself before going to bed. [/QUOTE]
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