(D4, EA) I Like Horses

[Moto Khulun]

“So are you ber-serker like Sayyed Nintoku, or all Matsu so fiery and fierce? “ she asks of the Lion.

[Matsu Yurio]

"No, my studies were at the Akodo War College in the Castle of the Swift Sword. There is more than one route to glory in the Lion Clan. The fire of the Matsu is in our blood and only enhanced by our schooling."

[Moto Khulun]

“What is War College?” she says scrunching her brows trying to comprehend the meaning.

[Matsu Yurio]

"It is a school, like any other school for samurai, just concentrating on the skills for battle and command. Many Lion generals of legend trained there."

[Moto Khulun]

“So how is that different from any other training to be warrior? Old warriors become generals yes, are all Lion leaders only trained at your school?” she asks.

[Matsu Yurio]

"No, other schools provide generals the same as you would expect, but no Akodo trained General has ever been defeated in battle!"

Lion Propaganda #101

[Moto Khulun]

She has no reason not to believe him and she nods and says, “To have generals that never lose, the Lion must be quite feared. Perhaps the Unicorn will test that, but not today for we are as friends today. The future is ever changing, it is known.”

"So has great Lion fought in many battles?”

[Matsu Yurio]

That would deflate the little Lion quickly.

"No. I am unblooded."

[Moto Khulun]

“May the gods grant you victory in your first battle,” she says.

“If not, die well. I have an idea what your cousin seeks but what of you great Lion, have you enjoyed the fruits of the Unicorn?”

[Matsu Yurio]

"There are still women of your clan to meet and contests to be made. I am glad I came here."

[Moto Khulun]

“Who have you met thus far and what have you enjoyed the most?” she asks as she inspects Oguro for any injuries.

[Matsu Yurio]

"Ide Samai, Otaku Imane, Otaku Chee-pu, Iuchi Saksaha and now yourself. Otaku Imane-sama and Iuchi-san provided the most interesting conversations."

[Moto Khulun]

“You have met some of our most beautiful and talented Unicorn samurai, you are twice blessed to have met so many of my fine cousins. Sayyeda Imane is a most honorable and virtuous warrior, she I best of her class, it is known. Otaku-nikutai is strong leader and friend, she has soul of steel and my equal in battle. Great Saksaha is skilled in the old ways and knows much of magic, it is known. Has strong Moto blood in her, good wife for strong Lion,” she says in reply as she continues her thorough inspection of her steed.

[Matsu Yurio]

Yurio filed the information away, nodding slightly at each description.

"And the others here?"

[Moto Khulun]

“There is Sayedda Kitakuhime, but she may be a little much for you great Lion, unless you feel yourself worthy of the heir of the Otaku,” she says proudly.

“Few are good enough for my cousin.”