Day 3 [EE] Animalistic Behavior (Expecting)

[Iuchi Yukarin]

"My duties? Well, I suppose those will be changing soon, won't they? But in the Sands, those of the Emissary school were responsible for negotiating safe passage through various nomadic tribes' territories, as well as negotiating trade for supplies and information."

[Bayushi Suteichi]

"I see... That must have been quite an experience."

[Iuchi Yukarin]

"It was. And I'm sure my time here in Rokugan will also be quite the experience," she said with a warm smile, "...may I I ask what Bayushi-sama's duties entail? Are you also a courtier then?"

[Bayushi Suteichi]

"Hai. I am an apprentice courtier and diplomat. In addition to my duties as that I am also a musician and poet." Suteichi took moment to pet a sheep that wandered near him.

"Any talents you care to share with me?"

[Iuchi Yukarin]

"Such as your own? I am afraid I have no skill in any arts or crafts. Generally, when I'm not learning or studying I like reading, socializing, or playing games like Fortunes & Winds or Go."

It... didn't feel like much saying it out loud, and she felt like a non-well-rounded yokel.

[Bayushi Suteichi]

He did not give her a blank stare it was just...

"Ah. Fascinating. So the long ride home was quite a journey for you. What can you tell me about it?"

[Iuchi Yukarin]

Glad for the change of subject, she picked right up on it, "Ah... it was quite the journey for a child. So much time moving about, rately stopping into a village so a lot of time looking at wagons and horses and the open landscape... Perhaps it was different for other groups, but the one I was in spent most of our time in deserts and plain, not many forests or large bodies of water to break things up..."

[Bayushi Suteichi]

"Goodness. That would be a bit...uneventful. So how have things been for you at this miai?"

[Iuchi Yukarin]

"More exciting than almost anything I have been part of before; Not all good excitement, I suppose, with getting sick. But Jurojin-Okami showed his mercy and that did not last long."

As the two samurai talked the sheep grew bored with Yukarin and wandered to the other side of the pen.

[Bayushi Suteichi]

Suteichi followed her a bit.

"It seems the animals have grown rather tired. I am curious as to how you all herded so many animals for that journey."

[Iuchi Yukarin]

"The animals?" her gaze followed his to the bored sheep, "Well, I know horses are immensely helpful in such matters, for a start; Not only do they allow one to better herd animals thanks to mobility, but the horses offer a degree of intimidation and safety thanks to their size."

[Bayushi Suteichi]

"Hmmm. So have a prospect or two in mind from the miai? Anything that you look for specifically in a spouse?"

[Iuchi Yukarin]

The Bayushi was certainly straight to the point in everything he said; It was slightly throwing her off.

"Ah... yes, the miai. I have met some interesting men so far, certainly. As to the why of the interest of those I have interest in, that is a bit complex; Or I suppose I should say there are a lot of factors. Certainly a feeling of connection is nice, but intelligence and a reliable demeanor could also be considered as important."

[Bayushi Suteichi]

That's right. Scholar type...

"Intelligence is a very important aspect to have in a suitable mate. I have always found the best attraction in a sharp mind."

[Iuchi Yukarin]

"Mmm... well, perhaps intelligence is not quite the right word for it, not that such a quality would go remiss; Cunning and common sense could also fit into that category. It is more that I do not think my marriage life would be a very fruitful with someone rash or ignorant."