Some quiet time to practice [D4, EM, Open]

[Moto al-Kalb]

Another nod from al-Kalb, "Makes sense. Dogs live shorter, but I reckon breed more and faster too, if survives to see fifth year likely to be retired to stud. But always more pups to replace."

[Matsu Kogo]

Another nod from al-Kalb, "Makes sense. Dogs live shorter, but I reckon breed more and faster too, if survives to see fifth year likely to be retired to stud. But always more pups to replace."

She frowns slightly. "That is different. Do you hunt more with a pack or an individual dog?"

[Moto al-Kalb]

"Only have a few pups now, to train, but in war would run with the pack." His eyes burn a little brighter as his lips turn into a bit of a snarling smile at the thought, "But now back in Empire, who knows how long until I see war again." The big man almost seems despondent at the thought.

[Matsu Kogo]

"Only have a few pups now, to train, but in war would run with the pack." His eyes burn a little brighter as his lips turn into a bit of a snarling smile at the thought, "But now back in Empire, who knows how long until I see war again." The big man almost seems despondent at the thought.

Kogo's eyes widen a tinch, but it is barely noticeable. Kami, it is like being in the room with a caged lion.

"Having not seen war myself, I cannot speculate. But there are needs for guards, particularly in wild lands. There is also the Wall. It always needs brave samurai to fight."

[Moto al-Kalb]

al-Kalb nods, seemingly somewhat mollified at the thought, though his hands still reflexively clench and unclench on the haft of his axe, "Truth, I reckon." He reflects on her words for a moment before his brow furrows, "Which wall?"

[Matsu Kogo]

al-Kalb nods, seemingly somewhat mollified at the thought, though his hands still reflexively clench and unclench on the haft of his axe, "Truth, I reckon." He reflects on her words for a moment before his brow furrows, "Which wall?"

She blinks. "The Wall. Against...well, the foes we have always faced. The Carpenter's Wall. The Crab guard it at all times, but they welcome new recruits from other Clans. Many go there to seek glory or serve their Empire." He doesn't even know what the Wall is?

[Moto al-Kalb]

A hand leaves the axe to scratch his chin, "Knew their duty but not this Wall. Must be new. Have to keep that in mind."

[Matsu Kogo]

A hand leaves the axe to scratch his chin, "Knew their duty but not this Wall. Must be new. Have to keep that in mind."

Kogo's mind boggles but her face stays serene. " Please do, I suspect you might find yourself in good company there. The Hida would likely appreciate a warrior such as yourself. " [i]And would be less concerned with that which could cause offense in others. /i]

"I must return to my practice. Thank you for your conversation. "

[Moto al-Kalb]

al-Kalb nods, "Did not mean to distract. Nice meetin' Matsu-san, maybe meet cat someday see how you train."

[Matsu Kogo]

al-Kalb nods, "Did not mean to distract. Nice meetin' Matsu-san, maybe meet cat someday see how you train."

She nods to him. "Pleasure meeting you Moto-san. Enjoy your practice. " she flies back into her sword forms with extra energy.

[Moto al-Kalb]

The Unicorn once more observes the Matsu's forms for a moment before returning to his own training.

[Matsu Kogo]

The Unicorn once more observes the Matsu's forms for a moment before returning to his own training.

/scene

/ooc Sorry, she's a total grump in this scene. Not her usual way, but I never realized she was so picky about honorifics til this scene.