The Welcome Dinner (Post-Event Thread) [D1, Early Evening]

[Shinjo Akil]

"That sounds like a plan. I am sure Scirocco will also appreciate having some company along." She smiled and fanned herself. "There is certainly a variety here, many I have not seen in the past... and truly, it's been ages since I had some good fish. Anything catch your fancy Shinjo-san?"

Ah yes. The food.. He had been trying to pretend it didn't exist for the time being. He thought that maybe, given enough time, they could forget it and move on. Bit of course, Ide-sama was too polite. Oh no, Ide-sama would never forget about the fish. He scanned the choices surreptitiously, quietly trying to find the least offensive thing he could find. Ah hah! This looked simple, maybe it was just some eel? "Ah yes, of course, Ide-sama. This right here looks incredible, doesn't it?" He spoke with all the confidence one could expect from a Bushi, even if inside he was screaming for relief.

[Kitsune Kumahime]

"Oh" she asks, thinking back to the brief she got in her lands. The Shinjo are supposed to be the light, quick ones, but that's not this woman. Schooled by the Moto, maybe? They're supposed to be the ones more... Hida in stature.

"Perhaps we can spar while we are here. It is always good to face different styles, ne? I was always hungry for the opportunity in our forest."

Kumahime's suspicions were correct, even if Yue had no way of knowing them to confirm them.

"That sounds wonderful, Kumahime-dono," Yue responded. She placed her hand on her lips for a moment, suppressing the urge to burp. "I am curious," she continued, her words slower as she picked out the words, "about the techniques of different schools. I am familiar with all of the schools within my own Clan due to proximity. Is that the same for you and others in regards to the whole Empire?"

Well, that's venturing outside her area of expertise. "I have direct experience with very few. Our clan deals little with outsiders, and we are few. I have general knowledge of most of the great clans' largest school, but it is the small ones that you should worry about."

[Shinjo Liu Yue]

Well, that's venturing outside her area of expertise. "I have direct experience with very few. Our clan deals little with outsiders, and we are few. I have general knowledge of most of the great clans' largest school, but it is the small ones that you should worry about."

Liu Yue tilted her head. "Do I need to worry about them? Those smaller schools, as you put it," she inquired, wondering if there were enemies among them that she was not aware of.

[Ichiro Daisuke]

Daisuke was happily eating whatever was put in front of him as the event began chatting to the nearby people and seeming to have a good time. But as time passed he began to glance around looking for someone of note to strike up a conversation with.

((Posting a entrance for now, Pm if you approach, I'll likely go hunting for someone to chat with later though.))

[Moto al-Kalb]

Finally finished focusing on his eating, a man of his size being able to eat quite a bit, al-Kalb leans back from where he was sitting and casually picks at his teeth with a scrap of shell.

The Ide are at least thankful that the Moto knows better than to belch - or perhaps just doesn't need to.

(Probably best to PM if approaching)

[Ide Samai]

Ah yes. The food.. He had been trying to pretend it didn't exist for the time being. He thought that maybe, given enough time, they could forget it and move on. Bit of course, Ide-sama was too polite. Oh no, Ide-sama would never forget about the fish. He scanned the choices surreptitiously, quietly trying to find the least offensive thing he could find. Ah hah! This looked simple, maybe it was just some eel? "Ah yes, of course, Ide-sama. This right here looks incredible, doesn't it?" He spoke with all the confidence one could expect from a Bushi, even if inside he was screaming for relief.

Samai smiled. "Yes, quite interesting..." she reached towards a plate of meat. "Though sometimes something familiar can be better, neh?" She gently pushed it towards Akil. "Sometimes, it feels like just during our journeys. We are in a new and alien land, only this time, we're not going anywhere." Hopefully.

[Shinjo Akil]

"And thank Lady Shinjo for that," he smiled, finally putting that eel on his plate, though for the moment he still favored more familiar fair. "There is a certain... relief in having a home that is ours for future generations. Knowing that my future daughter or son will not have to struggle in the same ways we did is rather exciting."

[Matsu Nintoku]

The Matsu had successfully managed to pass the trials set and was now enjoying the meal offered by his hosts. His plan to only consume the Ki-Rin dishes had so far not backfired and while not a great fan of none of them, the red meat and cheese seemed to be edible at least.

He eyed around to see to note who approaches him.

[If you approach, do PM! I don't bite]

[Moshi Asakiko]

Asakiko tried her best to not be rude but feeling ill wasn't helping her cause. The young shugenja sat further away from the food and tried her best to center herself.

(PM if approached)

[Shinjo Taichi]

After his companions all moved away for what must have been matters crucial to the Empire, Taichi sat for a while eating by himself, finishing the food he had taken before standing again.

He had noted that a number of people seemed to be a little out of sorts, and he admired their perseverance in attending the event despite being unwell. As much as some among my clan may belittle them, the samurai of the Empire are no slouches. I shall not let their efforts be in vain.
Resolved, he rose and looked around for any interesting conversations that he could enhance.

[ooc: PM if approached, will look around a bit later]

[Seppun Hideo]

Asakiko tried her best to not be rude but feeling ill wasn't helping her cause. The young shugenja sat further away from the food and tried her best to center herself.

(PM if approached)

Hideo decided to approach the Moshi who was moving away from food. It would be worthwhile to have a little conversation while listening and watching. He gave the Centipede a bow and a polite smile.

[Moto Khulun]

"Oh, " he nods looking less confused "so what does your stick mean?"

“I have no stick, I’m a woman,” she says with a laugh.

[Ide Samai]

"And thank Lady Shinjo for that," he smiled, finally putting that eel on his plate, though for the moment he still favored more familiar fair. "There is a certain... relief in having a home that is ours for future generations. Knowing that my future daughter or son will not have to struggle in the same ways we did is rather exciting."

Samai giggled behind her fan. "Oh? I wouldn't have thought to hear that from a Shinjo. Your family always seemed to enjoy the move..." Her smile faltered. Of course, the wanderlust of the Shinjo had consequences. "Though you are right... it's... strange to think. My son or daughter will not know the feeling of waking up each in a different place."

[Moshi Asakiko]

Hideo decided to approach the Moshi who was moving away from food. It would be worthwhile to have a little conversation while listening and watching. He gave the Centipede a bow and a polite smile.

She gave the man a nod of acknolegement. "Blessings of Amaterasu, sama" Then she gave the man a full bow trying to keep the dinner in. "This one is Moshi Asakiko."

[Shinjo Akil]

Samai giggled behind her fan. "Oh? I wouldn't have thought to hear that from a Shinjo. Your family always seemed to enjoy the move..." Her smile faltered. Of course, the wanderlust of the Shinjo had consequences. "Though you are right... it's... strange to think. My son or daughter will not know the feeling of waking up each in a different place."

"I did before I became a hero," he grinned.