[D3LN, OPEN] A Watchful Eye.

[Shinjo Taichi]

Out for a late stroll a pair of lions pass through the Unicorn Yurts two pair of eyes scan the darkness as three pair of feet pad the paths between tents.

Hearing movement, Taichi looks over... and does a double take at the presence of the lion. Do all Lions have pet lions?

He bows, probably lower than necessary. He stays quiet for now, courteous samurai that he is, unwilling to risk waking the people sleeping with a raised voice.

[Shimizu Ryori]

He meets the bow with his own, speaking quietly, "Shinjo sama good evening"

[Shinjo Taichi]

He meets the bow with his own, speaking quietly, "Shinjo sama good evening"

"Good evening to you as well, Shimizu-san. What brings you here at this late hour?"

[Shimizu Ryori]

"We could not sleep, Kyra chan wanted to go for a walk, I was not in the mood to say no, and did not think it wise to let her wander around this late unescorted"

[Shinjo Taichi]

"I can understand that. Her presence unaccompanied might lead to misunderstandings and raised weapons." He nodded to the great cat in greeting, since that had been well received by the other lion owner he'd met. "Shinjo Taichi by the way."

[Shimizu Ryori]

"I believe this place has the potential for many misunderstandings I would like to avoid as many as possible" he smiles at the nods waving toward Kyra who does her bowing trick to Taichi, raising her rear haunches in the air and lowering her head /shoulders. "Shimizu Ryori, and my sister is Matsu Kyra"

[Seppun Aramoro]

Aramoro looks over to the Lion, hiding his disappointment at his '21-questions' being interrupted. No matter, more pressure.

"Ah, good evening Lion-san. You are just in time for our discussion on fighting fire and how one could use armour to do so. Shinjo-san was just going to explain before you joined us. Please stay and listen, I would adore another bushi's opinion on it."

He gives a bow "Then you can tell my cousins you assisted Seppun Aramoro in his learning of Unicorn tactics"

He looks over to Taichi "Please, continue Shinjo-san. How does one use armour in guarding for fires? Or were you going to add another purpose to your explanation?" He asks flattering his fan across his face with a slight smile.

[Shinjo Taichi]

Pressure did not affect the mighty spirited bushi. He knew he was right and that was all that mattered. He merely elaborated ever so slightly on what he said earlier.

"The Unicorn are dedicated to protecting their people from anything that may threaten them, and appearances can matter. My wearing this states my purpose clearly as someone actively working for their best interests. In the event of a fire, my armour will not hinder me. I see no problem." He raised an eyebrow, possibly list in the dim light. "Do you often do guard duty unarmoured, Seppun-sama?"

[Shimizu Ryori]

"As a priest I am sure Seppun sama does not bother with armor much, his honor, his ancestors, and the kami protect him."

[Seppun Aramoro]

Aramoro opened his mouth to speak, but the Lion managed to address the point risen. He looks Ryori with a smile.

"Yes indeed Lion-san, I do not pretend to know why my lord decided not to grant me a set of armour, but I trust that my outfit is sufficient and that if I require protection I have the means to obtain it."

He looks over to the Shinjo, his smile falling to crooked lips "But of course, one can only defend a lord's bidding if one knew what your are defending against. It would be a great pity, Tengoku forbid, if one's guests are in danger, but one does not inform them appropriately of such threats, past, present and future ones. Lest of course one risks the great dishonour of having a guest injured or killed."

He glares for a moment and looks over the tents again.

"Then again, such warning of danger should be given with great care and discreetly. Perhaps in a letter or in personal chamber"

((Sincerity roll 26 to convince Taichi to tell what he is guarding for, either now or later.))

[Shinjo Taichi]

"If there thought there was a threat to the village and you were wishing to assist, would it not be best to talk to the head of the village, Ide Dabo-sama? You could also seek out Otaku Kitakuhime-sama, who I believe is the highest ranking member of one of the bushi families present."