Nakahama

Sparrow Self Deprecation


Taraka shrugged a bit.

"It is going to get busy. But I think your shop shows that there's nothing minor about you, Hitomi-san. And I hope as the Sparrow who got her foot in the door first before all these Sharks, Osprey, and Fireflies descend, you bring them by my shop ...

"Ara, ara! Let's not get sentimental. We had a good time, no? An excellent time!" She says to both of them, but mainly looks at the Crane. The song was so damn good that she just cannot allow sentiments right now, or she will break like a twig under a boot.

" Pack up, yes." She replies to Taraka ...

Bayushi Hinata wrote: Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:39 pm Scorpion!

"Hmmm, well I can guess who that isn't." Taraka admitted. "But, if you'd like some local help with that, you need but ask, Bayushi-san."

There was a little bit of murmuring as the establishment saw an unexpected guest. Not that it was an important occasion, as the governor had been known to grace the Pink Lotus and parts of Lower Nakahama with her presence. Ayame inserted herself into the izakaya, dressed up a little more than ...

Sparrow ingenuity!


Taraka smiles.

"I think it's actually quite an auspicious omen," Taraka offered.

She pointed to the cup.

"Nakahama, like your cup, once shiny with promised juice, but has become somewhat worn, but still functional." she offers.

She hefts her bottle from Grey Carp.

"And ...

"A hovering parasol could be quite practical! I think that really might have a market. But would it have the same aesthetic effect as when she twirls it against her shoulder? I shall get her input. Probably you would want to be able to change the parasol cloth or paper, so you could match all your ...

Historians might wonder at the tendency for secret societies to exist in Rokugan. But since the literal Dawn of the Empire, there had been groups meeting in secret. Plotting the overthrow of the celestial order. Plotting the subversion of the Throne. Plotting how best a gaming society could function ...

What a song! Senshu approaches and picks a number, still in awe by Haruhi's performance. She sits down at their table and orders a beer.

"Hello, ladies." She greets them. "I heard about an invitation to a karaoke party and resistance was futile. How have you been doing?"


"Celebrating like it's ...

"Oh I could definitely do that. I have to say ... the Kakita academy would undoubtedly issue 30 pages of guidance on drone dueling rules and become wickedly expert at it. But that would be very good for business."

She smiled, picturing it.

"And my sister remains quite the fashionista. People pay ...

"You can rest assured. She's taken responsibility for the whole thing. The Governor has already absolved the rest of us and promised it would not change our standing in the negotiations." He felt the hairs on his nape stand on end for a Monet, a shiver run down his spine before continuing.

"She's ...

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She waves at Senshu when she catches sight of her. A bright smile.


Taraka clapped as the Crane finished her song.

"Very well done Kakita-san. Now stop lurking over there like some kind of lurker, Bayushi-san and pick a number. We want to hear your passionate voice." she ...

"You are the best, Yasuki-san." She smiled.

"And maybe I can help you promote Flying Battle Carps. You certainly have a very satisfied customer in me. It's so fun!"

"Do you have any particular initiatives in mind to continue to grow the business?"


Taraka nods.

"Well, it depends on how things ...

She nodded, reassured. She wanted to believe the best of people and places.

"I should focus on being grateful that the magistrates are so competent and effective."

"Speaking of places that are dangerous and ... in need of gardening, I still remain interested in organizing an expedition out into ...

She nodded. Goodness!

"Are there parts of town it's not terribly safe to be walking around? I thought the folks I interacted with in the laborer areas were nice when Moto-san and I helped during the flood. Maybe a bit of a worrying religious focus? A little heretical. I probably should have told ...

Hinata doesn't laugh at the comments, leaning to the side once more. "The truth is I've no idea either. Iam eye-catching yes I know but... The way she acts is indeed so focused on one single direction... and I agree Iam probably not that direction at all."

"It must be awfully lonely, tryng to ...

Taraka shakes her head.

"No there was a....violent criminal." she summarizes. "Said criminal broke Hiruma-san's legs. However, the criminal is now awaiting Emma-O's judgement, so we needn't think too much about it other than to wish Hiruma-san a speedy recovery."

He slowly, agonisingly, turns pale. Even if his On remains intact. He folds his hands over his lap and puts on a smile. "I guess it's my fault for talking about blackmail huh?"

"She invited me over to one when she intercepted my delivery and retrieval of Umiko-sama's message. Mentioned something ...

"Blackmail is a gamble, as is all forms of bussiness. We gambled, we lost, we take our chips and see what we can cash out." He checks his communicators. No messages yet... Perhaps he'd gone too far the prior night.

"Yes that was her name. Yasuki Honoka..." He had seen the most likely reason she ...

Kakita Haruhi wrote: Tue Dec 09, 2025 10:51 am Crane!

Taraka shook her head.

"No, the um...previous incident that took Yasuki Kaito's life." she had to admit.

So much for Umiko's earlier delight about no incidents. Somewhere a large incident board had had to be reset with the Moto's death.

Crane!


Taraka nodded.

"He is lucky to be alive. The resilience of the Crab." she commented.

She paused a moment.

"Actually, would you be willing to visit him in the hospital with me sometime? With his prolonged stay in hospital I've managed to convince him to take up drone modification and ...