Oh, for a ginger tea [D1, EN]

[Matsu Kogo]

Suteichi's stomach made it known it was quite disturbed. Embarrassed, he did not let on he was, merely straightened as best he could.

"Please pardon...It appears that your cure has been made right on time. You're quite skilled it seems Soshi-san."

"And it is our great fortune to have you in our midst." Kogo bows at the waist, but stops just a little shy.

[Soshi Taira]

Taira, for his part, gave a somewhat convincing impression of not noticing the discomfort of the others, instead projecting a cheerful and positive demeanor.

"I studied, Matsu-san. I spent time along the... ... the.... river... of gold." The odd stutter was ignored as he pushed on. "I also spent time in Ryoko Owari, and along the shinomen. There were always those who needed tending, and plenty of healers to learn from."

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Not 100% sure this one passes... I mean it's beating the original TN of medical issues, so I assume so. If MS says no, I'll treat you D2. http://orokos.com/roll/504259

[Bayushi Suteichi]

Suteichi walked gingerly to where Taira was preparing the drinks.

"Might I try one?"

[Soshi Taira]

Pouring the powders into two small wooden cups, he filled them with fresh water.

"Hai. They're ready. If you have any further imbalance... come by in the morning, and I'll try another solution. Sometimes it takes many efforts to rebalance the elements."

His job done, Taira began to repack his gear, counting bottles under his breath, and tucking them back into his bag.

[Matsu Kogo]

Pouring the powders into two small wooden cups, he filled them with fresh water.

"Hai. They're ready. If you have any further imbalance... come by in the morning, and I'll try another solution. Sometimes it takes many efforts to rebalance the elements."

His job done, Taira began to repack his gear, counting bottles under his breath, and tucking them back into his bag.

Taira, for his part, gave a somewhat convincing impression of not noticing the discomfort of the others, instead projecting a cheerful and positive demeanor.

"I studied, Matsu-san. I spent time along the... ... the.... river... of gold." The odd stutter was ignored as he pushed on. "I also spent time in Ryoko Owari, and along the shinomen. There were always those who needed tending, and plenty of healers to learn from."

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Not 100% sure this one passes... I mean it's beating the original TN of medical issues, so I assume so. If MS says no, I'll treat you D2. http://orokos.com/roll/504259

"That sounds fascinating Soshi-sama. A useful ability to be sure. And we thank you for your valuable time. " The servant returned with the tea and Kogo accepted it gratefully. "Allow me Bayushi-san."
She gave one cup of tea and the first cup of brew to Bayushi-san, as guest. Then she handed the other cup of tea to Soshi-sama and took the cup of water and the second cup of brew for herself.

"I hope you do not mind me playing the role of servant. In times like this, it seems best to let a little formality slide." She says, directed towards Soshi-sama.

She finished her cup of water and then swigged down her cup of brew, clamping down on the bitterness of the taste.

"Ahh. Thank you Soshi-sama."

/ooc waiting to hear from mindshred on the 2nd cup.

[Soshi Taira]

*ooc: Yep

"Relief will not be instant, but it should be noticeable within the hour."

Smiling, he finished tucking it all away, and took the tea.

"I'm no sama, just a man who enjoys tending to the well-being of his fellows."

Glancing between the two, he added, "So, might one ask how you both have found your time so far? I admit I find our distant brethren among the Unicorn a puzzling mix of known and unknown."

[Matsu Kogo]

*ooc: Yep

"Relief will not be instant, but it should be noticeable within the hour."

Smiling, he finished tucking it all away, and took the tea.

"I'm no sama, just a man who enjoys tending to the well-being of his fellows."

Glancing between the two, he added, "So, might one ask how you both have found your time so far? I admit I find our distant brethren among the Unicorn a puzzling mix of known and unknown."

Kogo chuckles quietly. "Pardon me. It seems only just that when a man is tending to your needs, to refer to him with great honor. My belly will have a different sense of your standing I suspect. But I thank you for your care." Kogo ponders for a moment his second quesiton.

"I find them interesting. Like a hunt where nothing goes as one has planned, but filling the senses with possibility. I suspect I will not be bored during this miai."

[Bayushi Suteichi]

Suteichi consumed the liquid.

"Domo. Soshi-san."

[Matsu Kogo]

Suteichi consumed the liquid.

"Domo. Soshi-san."

/ooc both pass according to Mindshred.

[Soshi Taira]

Taira nodded, and then placed the tea down gently, adding "I know that acclimation is not always easy; foreign elements can throw the body off balance. One hopes that, in time, we will be able to find a harmony with the ki-r... I mean Unicorn... and their ways. It is future of the Empire, after all, having them here."

[Matsu Kogo]

Taira nodded, and then placed the tea down gently, adding "I know that acclimation is not always easy; foreign elements can throw the body off balance. One hopes that, in time, we will be able to find a harmony with the ki-r... I mean Unicorn... and their ways. It is future of the Empire, after all, having them here."

Kogo nods. "That is true. Perhaps maybe what is needed is a period of adjustment and some wise minds to help with balancing."

[Soshi Taira]

"Hai... or at least... some samurai who are difficult to offend."

A wry smile. "Things will come together eventually, the real question is how many arguments will line that path."

[Matsu Kogo]

"Hai... or at least... some samurai who are difficult to offend."

A wry smile. "Things will come together eventually, the real question is how many arguments will line that path."

She smiled back. "There are always possibilities."

[Soshi Taira]

Taira shrugged, not entirely certain what path her thoughts had just wandered down.

"Regardless... one hopes things will turn out for the best. It is a miai after all, a time which should, with any luck, promote peace and joy."

[Matsu Kogo]

Taira shrugged, not entirely certain what path her thoughts had just wandered down.

"Regardless... one hopes things will turn out for the best. It is a miai after all, a time which should, with any luck, promote peace and joy."

She smiles. "Precisely Soshi-san. I couldn't have said it better myself. "