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Post by Shosuro Saito on Feb 11, 2018 23:37:30 GMT -5
Once again seated alone at the Golden Dove, Shosuro Saito peruses the menu. Unlike the last time he ate here, his reservation had been made by the woman who would be joining him, Otomo Katsumi. He makes his selections quickly so that he can concentrate instead on wondering what manner of business Katsumi might wish to discuss. This was going to be an eventful day, that much was certain. |
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Post by Otomo Katsumi on Feb 12, 2018 5:28:53 GMT -5
"I would ask if this seat was taken but I believe I already know the answer to that question." The silky smooth voice of Otomo Katsumi rings out in Shosuro Saito's ear. She moves to take her seat across from him. Not even bothering to look at the menu. "I am glad you agreed to this meeting. It is a matter of upmost importance to the empire that I have contacted you."
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Post by Shosuro Saito on Feb 12, 2018 6:54:49 GMT -5
"Is it now?" he asks, his voice low with concern. Katsumi didn't seem the type to throw words around like this lightly, especially without a menu to hide behind disinterestedly. He puts his own down. "Well... now you've caught my attention just as strongly as I've caught yours." He is still serious enough about the situation's purported gravity, but he's not above a small quip to ease a bit of the tension.
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Post by Otomo Katsumi on Feb 14, 2018 16:15:29 GMT -5
She nods her head. "It deals with the Prince and poor choices I fear my dear cousin has made." Folding her hands together she frowns lightly. "You are aware that the young prince has taken one Kuni Hinata as his... girlfriend let us call her?"
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Post by Shosuro Saito on Feb 15, 2018 10:21:56 GMT -5
"Poor choices are the watchword of the young, it seems," Saito says, frowning. "Yes, I am aware he has been observed in the company of the Kuni. She is a pretty thing... for a Crab. Then again, so was his honored mother. This is of some import to the Empire, though, you say?" His skepticism is clear, but he's also keeping an open mind out of the respect he has for his dining companion.
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Post by Otomo Katsumi on Feb 15, 2018 11:19:52 GMT -5
"It is ever the duty of the Otomo to deal with threats to the Royal Family. Most specifically of a political nature. This child is nothing more then an upstart seeking to use the Prince as her ticket to the throne." She folds her hands together. "I understand that you probably don't view this situation nearly as dire as I do. Which is understandable the Scorpion don't tend to deal in the royal family such is your lot in life. However to me this is a threat that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible so it is that I am starting to tap every resource I have at this school." She looks at Shosuro Saito. "So it is that I have to come you at present the only liaison I have in the scorpion."
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Post by Shosuro Saito on Feb 15, 2018 11:46:27 GMT -5
"Our numbers are... unfortunately few," Saito says, his smile faltering only slightly, "but I'll still allow myself to be flattered as your choice of liaison." No, double entendres weren't off the table during business either, it seemed.
"You might be surprised how frequently my Clan has to deal with royalty," he adds, getting more to the point. At least, I hope you would, he adds mentally. He clarifies, going on, "That is, our interests dovetail with great frequency, specifically in regard to protecting the Empire. However, I think you counted on that when appealing to my sense of loyatly to the Throne in your opening statement." He smiles, enjoying how much he knew her.
"So... how do you envision the Scorpion aiding you in protecting the young Prince?" he asks, eyebrows raised in curiosity.
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Post by Otomo Katsumi on Feb 17, 2018 12:41:22 GMT -5
She folds her hands in her lap and stares at Saito long and hard. "How does one normally employ the Scorpion." She closes her eyes. "I'll admit outright assassination hasn't been crossed off the list but it is not my intent just yet. The Scorpion are skilled at the court and manipulation therein. You are also excellent spies. It is in the latter two categories that I would like the aid of the Scorpion. Someone to spy on her movements and someone who will break up her little friendship circle to leave her completely alone and isolated. From there I can slowly piece by piece break her apart."
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Post by Shosuro Saito on Feb 17, 2018 14:25:03 GMT -5
"My my," Saito says, noting Katsumi's intesity, "you are blunt as an overused knife today and in such a public venue no less. Perhaps I should rethink my plans about you and this table." He chuckles and shakes his head, putting up a hand to indicate he was going to control himself and actually talk business.
"Her movements shouldn't be difficult to follow, and when she is with her paramour even moreso," he reasons, waving said hand rather dismissively. "You also say she has allies of whom she needs to be stripped? That might be done in a number of ways. Do you know who they are, or would I also need to acquire that information?"
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Post by Otomo Katsumi on Feb 17, 2018 15:01:31 GMT -5
She smiles and pulls out a piece of paper. "I'll admit I haven't bothered to look into them to much." She slides the names of the students towards Shosuro Saito. "These are the students. They aren't dreadfully interesting. Oh there is one more troubling ally I believe she is one Mirumoto Aiko. I'd rather not have the Dragon Clan thunder breathing down my neck thank you very much."
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