[D1, EM] Early Exercise

[Otaku Chi-Pu]

Tianma and Chi-Pu fall as one back to the earth from their stance and Chi-Pu sets her reins in her lap, allowing Tianma freedom to do as she pleased for the moment.

"Perhaps, but that could take a long while. It is my understanding that the Empire outnumbers us immensely. We must use that to rebuild our numbers. It could take a long time, Moto-san. Generations, even."

[Moto Khulun]

“Then we best have many children,” she laughs.

“What say you for a good match? If I see any goats that have potential I will guide them to your yurt.”

[Otaku Chi-Pu]

"And I will make sure to send any dogs to yours."

She smirks

"As far as what I look for... Someone who holds the tenants of bushido as close to their heart as I do is a great importance. As is finding a man who understands what it means to be Otaku. One that accepts my position and understands I will return to it as soon as possible and that I am not a household manager. Housewife, I think the term is. Being good looking is also a plus."

She closes her eyes and thinks on an image of the person she describes.

"And you?"

[Moto Khulun]

“I need a dog that won’t break, fierce strong and knows how to fight. Handsome helps, but strength that matches the fire in my blood is best. Crane and Phoenix, the birdies hold Bushido well, yes? Perhaps they sent samurai worthy of being an Otaku bride,” she replies.

[Otaku Chi-Pu]

"They are on my list of men I would like to meet for certain. The Lion I traveled with seemed well too, so some from his clan might be a good match. It will be hard to find someone who matches the Moto's strength. If the stories are to be told correctly, the Crab might."

[Moto Khulun]

“Strength is good, you see any of these Crab, end them to my Yurt,” she says.

“What of the other Otaku, surely you won’t all be fighting over the same meat.”

[Otaku Chi-Pu]

"Otaku Imane-san and Otaku Kitakuhime-sama are eligible to be married. For Imane, I am not sure what her preferences are. We have not discussed it much. Kitakuhime-sama has not said either, but due to her role as an heir to the Otaku, she deserves someone of similarly high birth and status."

[Moto Khulun]

“I’ll make sure to weed out the goats then for the princess,” she gives a wicked grin.

[Otaku Chi-Pu]

"We are all princesses, Moto-san. At least to the men here. If they do not think so, they are not worthy of us!"

She laughs a little at her jest.

[Moto Khulun]

"We are all princesses, Moto-san. At least to the men here. If they do not think so, they are not worthy of us!"

She laughs a little at her jest.

"Does that make them all princes?" she asks.

[Otaku Chi-Pu]

"It makes them wanting, is what it makes them."

She stops laughing for a moment and looks serious.

"Be careful, Moto-san. Some here might be a bit too over eager in their desires to ride a Unicorn."

[Moto Khulun]

“Oh…” she grins.

“I don’t swoon for the first stallion in my stable. I need to see if they can go the distance.”

[Otaku Chi-Pu]

Chi-pu chuckles again.

"How will we decide with such a short time. It seems like most suitors I have had in the past tried for months while I turned them down. Here, we only have days."

[Moto Khulun]

“Why did you turn down the other suitors?” she asks.

[Otaku Chi-Pu]

Chi-Pu shrugs.

"I was not ready for them. Otaku Battle Maidens traditionally do not start a family until their first steed has retired. Our circumstances here in the Empire necessitate a change to that tradition temporarily."

She pats Tianma's neck

"As a leader to the Shiotome, I always strive to be an example of our school. Tianma is ready to retire now, though she could easily fight another year or two."