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 Post subject: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:37 pm 
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With the constant motion of the boat failing to offer Kaiya too much distress today, it appeared now was a proper time to find Susumu within the confines of the private space set aside for Captain's and their endless need to think, plot out the days ahead. Tonight was one such night but it was not for the Ship, it was of a far more personal and far more dangerous manner. When the evening was starting to settle the Imperial and her attendant made their entry and saw the door properly shut behind them before directing their attention to the man.

"Seppun Kaiya-sama hopes that now is a good time to reconvene that conversation you were having before we left," Sakia said after both women turned to face him and bowed.



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:00 pm 
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The Captain was going over the ship's inventory one last time to calm himself. While he was not affected by the sea sickness he had to admit the sea was more agitated then he was used to. He was on the verge of going to check out on the crew when Kaiya came in. He observed her arrival with a wary eye: while he had found her to be of good company during last year's retreat, that black hearted hag of a matchmaker's work had poisonned for him the friendship that might have been. He did not hate the Seppun for the sordid affair, as she was a victim herself, but the reminder was enough to stoke his ire.

He took a breath and rose to bow at her arrival

''Of course, please both of you take a seat''



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:16 pm 
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Both woman took the seats with little delay, wishing to get right to business on this matter that involved far more than the rooms current occupants. Once settled in their seats Kaiya and Sakia seemed to communicate with one another silently for a moment before looking properly to Susumu.

Sakia opened, "Seppun Kaiya-sama once again urges you to remain calm during this time so that you all may find a semblance of the lives you wish for yourselves. There is an opportunity within these marriages so that you may still be with Miya Suihime-sama although not as her husband. If it is to be that Seppun Kaiya-sama and Miya Suihime-sama are to marry into the Mantis an pact may be made that will need to be kept in utter confidence. One that allows Miya Suihime-sama ample opportunity to visit you in private and frees Seppun Kaiya-sama of any duties she may have as a wife."

Leaving her opening statement as such, easing the Mantis into the situation Kaiya wished to present.



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:27 pm 
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Susumu narrowed his eyes and leaned forward, resting his elbows on his desk. He looked at both women in turn, unsure how how that would be possible.

''What do you have in mind?'' he said with a frown



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:43 pm 
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"While on this voyage it is necessary that you show yourself to be everything the Empire needs you to be. Show restraint when it comes to Miya Suihime-sama and allow those that doubt you to find peace of mind that your passions will not drive you to something foolish. Give them no reason to suspect you in the future and when we return home and are married, we will be able to conceal our desires behind a mask, like many have done before," Sakia spoke directly from Kaiya's wishes.

"Under the guise of visiting once family, Miya Suihime-sama will surely be able to convince her betrothed to allow her visits to Seppun Kaiya-sama. Finding some comfort in their similar upbringing, a true and old friend. A mask for the opportunity for you two to meet with one another in secret."



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:49 am 
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He listened and he closed his eyes, considering the possibilities.

He reopened them as windows of melancholy

''And is love only lust to you?''



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 2:24 am 
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"Dare you speak to Sep-" Sakia's voice shot out quick, but Kaiya's hand was quicker as she grabbed the womans forearm. Giving her reason to show pause and helping Sakia keep her hand steady as she was half sat, half stood. Settling down Sakia calmed herself with a quick stroke through her hair and then looked to Kaiya for instruction.

"Seppun Kaiya-sama," she said, her voice quickly finding it's cool once again, "would like to point out that you were never destined for a life where you could simply be with the woman of your heart openly. You are both Samurai after all. These visits of your making can be anything you desire, anything you wish between you and the woman you love. Though they will always be private, they must be, or else you risk the ire of those severely your better. It can be done, however, and is that risk not worth it? Lest you instead lead a life where you cannot have her?"



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 2:39 am 
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Susumu seemed to look away for a moment then he stood up and moved to open one of the cabin's window to get fresh air. He leaned on the frame as a the seabreaze sweptin in the room.

''Destiny is something we make'' he began ''I understand what you are going for but a few fleeting moments with her will not help me nor her. Are we to live our lives miserable but for these reunions?''

He frowned then turned around and crossed his arms.

''I can be selfish and greedy bastard but in this I will not be. I wish to share a life with a woman I love, the good and the bad, and I wish the same for her.''

He got silent for a moment

''And that does not necessarily mean a life with me''



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 3:11 am 
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Kaiya stood and looked directly at Susumu from across the space. Locking her eyes on the man as she signed her words to Sakia who followed soon behind to her feet.

Standing beside Kaiya Sakia spoke the words, "You would live your lives for those moments where you might be allowed to be who you desire to be. Performing your duties when you are called to. If you choose that nothing at all is better than fighting for what you want, that is your choice Gusai Susumu-sama but it is not the choice forced upon you," she was sure to say that with the conviction Kaiya directed.



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
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In that instant he looked severe

''Fight? That is not fighting, that is submission'' he returned to the desk ''Meeting in the night like thieves...living for those moments you say? What miserable existence is that? I will not engineer that for her.''

He now faced them both

''I will intead have our betrothal annulled''



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
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Kaiya's look turned stern, for a moment nothing happened but the creaking of the ship. Finally, she responded hands moving to action and Sakia dutifully watching. Putting Kaiya's signals and signs into words more commonly used by the Rokugani ear.

"How does that help anyone, Gusai Susumu-sama? You might be heard and the betrothal might be cancelled but who would that serve?"



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
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''Me'' he said simply ''Then you''

''I will not have to hate my life with you and you by association. I respect you Kaiya-san but this betrothal is poisonous for us both''

He sat back in his chair

''Betrothals will not happen again soon so we will be free for a while. Edogawa might redeem himself or might go in exile and you could join him either way. On my part, I will have time to cope and.... perhaps find someone else...'' He seemed troubled by the thought but said nothing more

Or run away with her



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:34 am 
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It was something real, when Kaiya looked to Susumu as she did. Though she couldn't speak the woman had a way of making sure the little details were known, all those ticks that she reads from other people become evident. How her brow folds slightly, not too much to call attention to it but enough that someone like her would notice. Of course, this was lost on a majority of people. Little clues to someones inner thoughts that few people realized they have.

Even Sakia couldn't read such things, no, not when Kaiya wished to be subtle it was far beyond her. Only able to rely on what she knew of the woman, and of course the guidance she received from those signalling hands, "Seppun Kaiya-sama," she presented herself formally. Squaring her shoulders and speaking with that air of polite calm, "would like you to think about this further. Free for a time you may be, but inevitably she may be required to marry off to someone else. Someone less agreeable."

"Perhaps," Sakia looked away, a little twitch in the corner of her mouth, "she's already there."

Kaiya looked to Sakia, something in that look spoke to the other girl but neither said a word. Following that Kaiya was the one to look back to Susumu, offering him a final parting moment before...



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:20 am 
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Susumu held Kaiya's stare

''If you wish to allude to something, explain it clearly. I do not read minds''



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
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Sakia looked to Kaiya, and the Samurai of the two nodded slightly. Without any haste Sakia made an exit of the room while Kaiya looked back to Susumu, a light shake of her head in response to how this was playing out. Work together they might have but she could hardly see what Edogawa saw in this man. With a proper bow she afforded him due respect as a Samurai and left the room without pursuing this further.



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
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"What?"

He shook his head but then frowned in resolve

"This confirms my decision, Kaiya-san, unless your bring actual arguments and not whispers of them."



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 Post subject: Re: Lost in Blue [M3: Rooster 20th, Evening, Closed]
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Seppun Kaiya made her exit, having already made her decision. Further words only seemed to solidify that, ensuring her focus for the days that were coming.



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