Oh, for a ginger tea [D1, EN]

[Matsu Kogo]

Kogo lurched back to her tent, awaiting both the arrival of her friend, Bayushi Suteichi and the new doctor she had met. Usually she thought of herself as having an iron clad stomach, but apparently this was only true for Rokugani cuisine. She opened the tent flaps, urged Noburu to sit outside and put a last few touches to make sure there was sufficient space. Then she pegged the tent flaps open, hearing her mother's wisdom ring through her head.

*You can never be too careful with your honor. Hold it cheaply, and it will return this a thousandfold. Our ancestress held her honor and pride so high that she would be no one's bride. As you go to new lands without me, take care that you remember who you are descended from.*

She waited, stomach gurgling.

[Soshi Taira]

For his part, Taira was a very pragmatic man. When told he needed to mix up stomach cures, he came, dressed as was usual, in plain and practical garb, one healer's kit slung over his arm.

With a faint sigh he surveyed the yurts, searching for the one he was to visit.

After a long pause, he registered that there was a very large animal sitting outside one, and provided it did not kill him, it was likely an indicator of his destination.

Stepping gingerly, he approached, hoping not to anger the lion.

[Matsu Kogo]

For his part, Taira was a very pragmatic man. When told he needed to mix up stomach cures, he came, dressed as was usual, in plain and practical garb, one healer's kit slung over his arm.

With a faint sigh he surveyed the yurts, searching for the one he was to visit.

After a long pause, he registered that there was a very large animal sitting outside one, and provided it did not kill him, it was likely an indicator of his destination.

Stepping gingerly, he approached, hoping not to anger the lion.

Noburu made a small warning sound. Kogo lurched towards the front of the tent and saw who she'd been expecting. "Soshi-sama, please welcome to my humble abode. Noburu, its ok." Kogo engages in some complex form of small posturing with the lion, then indicates it is safe to approach. "I was glad to learn there was someone of your skills in our encampment. I fear many of us may need your help before too long." She smiled with a slight grimace.

[Soshi Taira]

"I've heard as much... I suppose I was lucky, as I found the dinner quite agreeable."

With a small, conciliatory smile, he continued, "I'd be lying if I hadn't expected to be of use, though I didn't anticipate this being the first sort of aid I'd have to offer. I rather more expected bruises and bumps from over-ambitious attempts to impress."

He approached calmly, though still a little ill at ease at the thought of the Lion, at a moment's notice leaping upon him. It was so pretty and he wanted to pet it... but somehow felt that would be very, very, unwise.

The curse of being an avid cat person around a cat you couldn't pet.

"So, your message said that it was an imbalance of the elements after dinner, yes? Has it persisted?" As he spoke he began to rummage in the bag he had slung over his shoulder, taking count of what he had with him.

[Bayushi Suteichi]

Suteichi made his way to Kogo's yurt. The tightness in his belly was now a bit more painful. The warcat, Noboru saw him approaching. Suteichi held out his hand and Noboru sniffed it then purred.

"Yes, yes. It is me. Now let me pass. Come on now." The big cat did not move until Suteichi pet it. Finally, he entered.

"Evening to you both." he said giving a shorter bow, fighting through the pain. His left had rested on his belly.

[Soshi Taira]

Taira say the man arrive, and instinctively sank into a bow, as was his habit around Bayushi courtiers, even if they didn't outrank him.

"Excuse me, Bayushi-san... are your elements also out of order?"

After a very slight pause.

"Eto... and good evening, of course."

Straightening, he began to sort out items, now setting apart certain small stoppered flasks he knew he wouldn't need. It seemed he'd want to make a batch, at this rate.

[Matsu Kogo]

"I've heard as much... I suppose I was lucky, as I found the dinner quite agreeable."

With a small, conciliatory smile, he continued, "I'd be lying if I hadn't expected to be of use, though I didn't anticipate this being the first sort of aid I'd have to offer. I rather more expected bruises and bumps from over-ambitious attempts to impress."

He approached calmly, though still a little ill at ease at the thought of the Lion, at a moment's notice leaping upon him. It was so pretty and he wanted to pet it... but somehow felt that would be very, very, unwise.

The curse of being an avid cat person around a cat you couldn't pet.

"So, your message said that it was an imbalance of the elements after dinner, yes? Has it persisted?" As he spoke he began to rummage in the bag he had slung over his shoulder, taking count of what he had with him.

Kogo smiled. "I am glad someone did. It was surely delicious but I wish I had not eaten so much now. At least no one has broken a bone yet or cracked their skull." Kogo's smile falters for a split second and then returns. "Yes, it has persisted. Usually, I would wait until it passed, but after hearing others were affected, I wanted to be sure that it was nothing more than an imbalance."

When Bayushi-san enters, she turns with a small wince to him and says "Konbanwa Bayushi-san. It is good to see you. This cheese is delightful but it does not sit well."

[Bayushi Suteichi]

"I believe that may be the issue and yes, Soshi-san, the elements are quite disturbed within me this night. I think I may pass on the...cheese was it. Yes. The cheese."

[Soshi Taira]

"A true pity. I found it absolutely delicious. More so than the, 'kumis' which was acceptable but much less delicious... I would be dishonest if I said I did not have a newfound love for the sauce they cooked their fowl in, and the cheese that went with it..."

Taira chatted idly, as his hands sorted through his bag, extracting a collection of small jars and dried herbs.

"It may help to enjoy tea, first, while I prepare to balance the elements. It could cleanse the spirit. I would recommend something light, and slightly bitter. Green, if you have it. That or fresh water, as the imbalance will leave you deficient in water, the longer it lasts."

[Matsu Kogo]

"A true pity. I found it absolutely delicious. More so than the, 'kumis' which was acceptable but much less delicious... I would be dishonest if I said I did not have a newfound love for the sauce they cooked their fowl in, and the cheese that went with it..."

Taira chatted idly, as his hands sorted through his bag, extracting a collection of small jars and dried herbs.

"It may help to enjoy tea, first, while I prepare to balance the elements. It could cleanse the spirit. I would recommend something light, and slightly bitter. Green, if you have it. That or fresh water, as the imbalance will leave you deficient in water, the longer it lasts."

Kogo nods her head but looks uncomfortable. "It had some lovely aspects, but I admit, I would prefer something a bit simpler tomorrow." She looks to Bayushi-san after Soshi-san's statement. "I have already had some tea with dinner, so I shall have some fresh water. Bayushi-san, would you prefer tea or water?"

[Bayushi Suteichi]

"Some green tea will suffice." he replied as he sat gingerly. "Maybe that will help loosen up some things."

[Matsu Kogo]

"Some green tea will suffice." he replied as he sat gingerly. "Maybe that will help loosen up some things."

"Of course Bayushi-san. Give me but one moment."
Kogo stepped out quickly into the night air, spotting a servant with a lamp. "Fetch us two cups of green tea and one of fresh water and return to my tent." The servant bowed and headed away, moving briskly. Kogo returned to the tent and sat near the opening. She grimaces as she sits. "Ahh, at least there are servants. That is immensely helpful on a night like tonight."

[Soshi Taira]

"Hai, it can be. Very much so."

Taira popped out a few stoppers with practiced motions, and began to measure things with an analytical glare, creating tiny piles of dried powders.

The antidote came together quite well, he thought, and soon he was whipping it together in a small wooden bowl.

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(not sure if I can make a batch with a single roll, but if so, we're very cured: http://orokos.com/roll/504221)

[Matsu Kogo]

"Hai, it can be. Very much so."

Taira popped out a few stoppers with practiced motions, and began to measure things with an analytical glare, creating tiny piles of dried powders.

The antidote came together quite well, he thought, and soon he was whipping it together in a small wooden bowl.

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(not sure if I can make a batch with a single roll, but if so, we're very cured: http://orokos.com/roll/504221)

Kogo looks at Soshi-san's process. "If you do not mind me asking, Soshi-sama, where did you learn your art?"

[Bayushi Suteichi]

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."