It is escaping my memory now, but what did survive of Sanjuro's belongings/what was on him when found?

In tension there is mention that we can avoid the mark up if we haggle.

Do we need to make a roll for that? Or is that just role play? Is there an honour hit for it?

If we rank up during the game, can we take the Imperial Explorer path immediately, or is that something we gain between games?

Kenzo let out a puff of breath. "Yes, they certainly are. If it weren't so fascinating, it would be rather overwhelming." He gave her a nod. "As you say, though, there are similarities. It's how I made the conclusions I did about this one."

Taking out his satchel, Kenzo set it in front of himself, opening it. Carefully, he began to go through it. At one point he stopped, a surprised look on his face. After a moment he continued. "But yes, somewhere else. Hmmm." He paused, looking thoughtful. "I've begun exploring the area by where I found Sanjuro-sama. Perhaps we should try there."

He gave Utsu a crooked smile. "As much as I would love to have an expedition with just the two of us, prudence suggests larger parties. Perhaps... Yogo-sama? I've been there with her before."

"Aha!" Finally, he pulled out two thick pieces of parchment pressed together. Pulling them apart, Kenzo revealed a flower, dried and somewhat damaged, but recognizable nevertheless.


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Would it be Lore: Nature (Earth) or Medicine to recognize this plant?

Alternatively, can there be some sort of synergy between them?

For the adventure of mud here:

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Can tying a rope to something help? Or perhaps tying the rope around each of us? Kenzo has rope.

Rope is assumed. How else you'd help them with your Athletics?

Either would work. Medicine (Herbalism) might be better.