Dark Edge Village

In the morning, before the day's events, Kumahime makes her way to the dojo to practice her kata, a slow, sweeping style that clearly relies on power and grappling, but that bears little resemblance to most traditional Rokugani jiujutsu, let alone Unicorn styles.

((Jiujutsu/Agility: 6d10o10k3 19))

Nonin slipped into the dojo curious to see if anything was left from its previous owners. He was surprised to see the formidable young woman there practicing her martial arts. He bowed deeply and retreated to a safe distance to observe.

Noticing she is not alone, Kumahime finishes the followthrough on her attack and returns to a center stance. One deep breath, and... back.

She faces the Phoenix and bows deeply, "Good morning to you, Isawa-sama. Have you come to train?"

"Perhaps a little, I was more interested to see if anything had been left behind," he answer.

"I am Isawa Nonin, a shugenja of the Phoenix as you rightly observed. You have a very impressive style."

The praise brings a smile to the Fox's face. "Proud Bear style is the strongest there is," she says matter-of-factly. "I am Kitsune Kumahime, Student of the Proud Bear."

Though at the mention of things "left behind," she looks around. "May I ask... left behind from what?"

"This was a Lion dojo before the Unicorn returned," explained Nonin. "I was curious if they had left the copy of the Tao each Lion dojo has."

At that, the Fox has to stifle a laugh.

"Leave it to the Phoenix to come to a dojo to look for books," she jests.

"I can help you look around, if you'd like; I think they are still somewhere between packing and unpacking."

"You are very kind, Kitsune-san, but I do not want to take you away from your training," he says with a smile. "You technique is most impressive. Your style is focused on unarmed combat?" he asks.

The Fox nods. "Hai; it is far easier to protect your charge when you are a weapon, and manners dictate you leave your other weapons at the door, ne?"

Nonin nods. "So you are a yojimbo, Kitsune-san?"

"I have not been assigned as such, no," she corrects. "My current assignment is in defending the Shrine of the Proud Bear. But many Proud Bear warriors are selected to serve as yojimbo, and I have been trained for the task."

Nonin nods. "Several of my fellow Phoenix here are Shiba trained bushi which is one of the premier yojimbo dojo in the land. If you would be interested in talking with them I would be pleased to introduce you."

"I've never faced a Shiba before," she considers, the context of an 'introduction' to another warrior quite obvious in her mind. "I would be honored for the opportunity."

"Excellent," nods Nonin. "Hopefully such will allow all of you to improve your skills."