Laundry Day! (Day 4, EE, Kemuri's, Open)

[Shinjo Kemuri]

"Oh? I know the horse breeds here are of smaller stock, but none of the clans developed large cavalry?" He was surprised.

[Matsu Yurio]

"When you have thirty ponies for an army of two thousand the cavalry is pretty pointless. Mounts are reserved for officers and couriers."

[Shinjo Kemuri]

"Well, you have lions." He grinned. "I can't imagine fighting against them."

[Matsu Yurio]

"Not many get a second chance to."

Perhaps not mentioning they were a small and specialist unit would be best.

[Shinjo Kemuri]

"It is quite impressive. Training even long domesticated animals can be difficult." he explained. "Are there others in the Empire who train difficult animals?"

[Matsu Yurio]

He blinked trying to think of others that did.

"I don't think so. Maybe the Imperial Families with the menagerie."

[Shinjo Kemuri]

"A menagerie? I'd like to see that." he smiled. "Do you have any animals Matsu-sama? I recall you being concerned for the Mantis' cat."

[Matsu Yurio]

"I have my own cat, Neko. Although he's off roaming the camp at present. He'll be back eventually I guess."

Probably found a warm fire to sleep by long before the rain started as well. Flea bitten ratbag.

[Shinjo Kemuri]

"Hopefully he wasn't caught in the rain." He glanced outside. "I've never had any pets, just Sarangerel. I know he's safe in the stables."

[Matsu Yurio]

"He's a cat. They have a knack for keeping safe. He might even be back at my tent asleep while I'm out here being soaked."

[Shinjo Kemuri]

"At least he's safe and dry then." he nodded. "You are welcome to stay for as long as you like, Matsu-sama. It doesn't look like the storm will end for some time."

[Matsu Yurio]

"Well I can't get much wetter than I am now."

He was pretty wet through.

[Shinjo Kemuri]

"That's probably true of both of us." he laughed. "But, the offer stands. You've been good company."

[Matsu Yurio]

Yurio handed back the bowl and chopsticks.

"Thank you for your kind hospitality."

He bowed, dripping more water and looked out.

"Not going to stop and I won't dry out until I get back to my tent and dry clothes. Thank you again, Shinjo-san, but I must be off now."

And with that Kitteh trudged out into the wet once more.

[Shinjo Kemuri]

Kemuri returned the bow.

"Good night, Matsu-sama."

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