Oh What a Beautiful Morning (D5, LM Open)

[Seppun Aramoro]

Aramoro strolled along the Western Fields, enjoying the cooler morning. He heard the swift conversation of the two samurai. Not it's contents but the way the words were being exchanged like blows and parries. This prickled his curiosity.

He walked over to his fellow Rokugani. He stands next to the Dragon trying to gain the angle at what he is pointing towards. "Peculiar bumps indeed." He nods his head "A battle?" He looks at the dragon curiously.

[Togashi Udo]

Udo glances over at the newcomer angrily, then sees it's a Seppun and bows.

"Greetings. Yes, a battle."

[Seppun Aramoro]

He gives a bow to the Dragon: "Tell us Togashi, if you will, you seem versed in battle ghosts, What happened here according to you. I think we all can do with some enlightenment."

[Togashi Udo]

Udo is a little flustered now. In his attempt to calm down for the newcomer, he realizes he's been rude to the Scorpion. He closes his eyes tightly for a moment, hoping to reset.

"An orochi attacked. It was headed toward the village. It was beyond all reason, and a samurai died while fighting it."

Keep it short and sweet, Udo. That's how to talk about it.

[Soshi Yuuru]

"Did you see this? Or just hear about it?" He asked.

[Togashi Udo]

"...I was there."

[Soshi Yuuru]

"You.. fought a giant snake last night?" He asked in surprise.

[Seppun Aramoro]

The Imperial remained silent, he was observing the fragile state of the Dragon and Scorpion conversation. In fact, it was very amusing.

[Togashi Udo]

"Yes!"

It came out more forcefully than he wanted, but still...

"Though I did not fight the way the Unicorn fought. They... were a sight to behold."

[Soshi Yuuru]

He nodded, "How was it they fought?"

[Seppun Aramoro]

The Seppun executed great etiquette not to gasp at the Togashi's mastering at words.

"You watched Togashi-san?"

[Togashi Udo]

"No, I fought. I gave it my all... but the Unicorn." Udo's eyes unfocused as he remembered. "Chi-Pu and Liu Yue... the way they fought on their horses. I've seen nothing like it." He looks at the two. "The Empire is lucky to have them returned."

[Soshi Yuuru]

"How do horses fight?" He asked.

[Seppun Aramoro]

He stares into the sky trying to imagine what the Dragon saw. "I so wish you are a capable story teller Dragon-san, your nostalgic tone already hints at an epic tale."

He looks back down and at Udo and bows. "I, am Seppun Aramoro, Imperial watcher."

[Togashi Udo]

Udo looks at Aramoro in surprise. "A story?" Udo is silent for a time. "Perhaps that would be easier."

Taking a moment to collect his thoughts, Udo begins. He tells the story of the previous night's battle in simple terms, but engaging nevertheless. He begins to get lost in the story, telling of how the Unicorn and their horses fought, of Chi-Pu's death, of the seemingly mortal blow to the Mantis...

At the end, he fell to his knees, breathing heavily, tears on his cheeks.