Day 3 [LA] Manticore (Suteichi's Yurt: Closed)

[Matsu Kogo]

"Pretty much. You need to remember, Matsu no Shiryo's husband was Matsu's husband. Show these Unicorn men that they need to be Kogo's husband."

She feels her spine steel for a moment. "You are right Bayushi-san. My family's way is not one of fawning and hope. It is one of pride and confidence. I cannot be a mewling kitten in these times. I must be a full Lionness."

It is not the past. We are in the present. We are choosing our future.We will not make the mistake of hubris again.

[Bayushi Suteichi]

Suteichi gave a faint smile and nod to her.

"While you may benefit from etiquette lessons, never let the fire in you go out. Men may think they want a wife who is kind and reserved. They really want someone who will stand and fight with them. Fierceness is attractive and when I met you, you had and have some of it. Don't let that fierceness die out. These Unicorn seem to respect strength more."

[Matsu Kogo]

Suteichi gave a faint smile and nod to her.

"While you may benefit from etiquette lessons, never let the fire in you go out. Men may think they want a wife who is kind and reserved. They really want someone who will stand and fight with them. Fierceness is attractive and when I met you, you had and have some of it. Don't let that fierceness die out. These Unicorn seem to respect strength more."

She listened to his words closesly, thinking on them intently. She did not speak for a time, turning them over. "But fire also burns. You have seen some of the actions of my kinsmen. It is a puzzle to me how to hold my fire without being consumed by it."

[Bayushi Suteichi]

"A lit candle does still burn but it also attracts. It can be alluring. It can provide warmth. The candle does not consume, it provides light. When it is knocked over then it is no longer in control. Who is responsible for your control, Kogo-san?"

[Matsu Kogo]

"A lit candle does still burn but it also attracts. It can be alluring. It can provide warmth. The candle does not consume, it provides light. When it is knocked over then it is no longer in control. Who is responsible for your control, Kogo-san?"

She ponders. "Only I can be in charge of my control Bayushi-san." She thinks again. "There is much in what you say. I will think on it. "

[Bayushi Suteichi]

Suteichi nodded in approval.

"Good. Now, when shall we begin our training. I want to be able to show the Shinjo that I can be as good with the sword as I am with my words."

[Matsu Kogo]

Suteichi nodded in approval.

"Good. Now, when shall we begin our training. I want to be able to show the Shinjo that I can be as good with the sword as I am with my words."

"Tomorrow may be busy, but perhaps the day after? Name your time."