Nakahama

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 here is the promised ...

There are purple-rice onigiri and a sweet-tart, chilled tea of bright red hibiscus and oolong along with less themed snacks of the iconic Coins with a variety of fillings and fried chips of plantain and yam. Hitomi sets each one on the long workroom table that's been cleared of the lantern assembly ...

Taraka's own outfit...was probably a bit closer to unkempt, it'd been a hard day of celebrating the conclusion of the negotiations. Still, there was a sort of satisfaction about her. She'd had pushed to her limit, and now there was nothing left to do.

She yawned.

"Indeed, Suzume-san. A new day ...

It had been a long day, opening early so they could close early, letting everyone go enjoy the festivities. The shop would be closed today, long experience telling her that a long day with hungover employees and no customers wasn't worth it.

Even now, you could see stray lanterns out on the water ...

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"That's...an interesting idea. I know that in the game, we're meant to be creatures on the edge of society and manipulating it from the shadows and all. But we're also...you know...us. We live here, run businesses. Might not be bad for our hobby to make the neighborhood better where we can ...

Hitomi doesn't seem overly surprised by the yojimbo. The clientele that can afford the more impressive artifacts here are the sort who would travel with protection.

Behind the counter; through the traditional half-length noren curtains with a painted scene of sparrows perched among the twisting ...

She finishes the box, closes it to set aside, and is able to offer a proper bow. "I handle everything coming in, so I'm happy to hear your request." She looks at the busy--for Feather--shop floor, then nods back toward the storeroom. "There's not a proper office, but you can come back if you'd like ...

Hitomi nods, also entirely unaware of the future complications to the good name of Green Carp. "It does seem odd that he could operate so nearby without the magistrates noticing *something*" Of course, the one who did, also noticed other things that figured into his demise. Whether that would become ...

The place is a bit busier than usual, with both of her assistants helping folks looking for handmade lanterns and offerings, with the upper reaches of the shop awash in lanterns.

Hitomi looks up from tucking a selection of paper outfits into a box at the sound of the door chimes. "Morning, Yasuki ...

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"With this much fish? You could do several preparations!" She says as she goes to retrieve the recorder and send a copy to Ochiba. "Tail's often used for sushi with the skin separated and laid on to look pretty. I like it in chawanmushi." '

She looks at the holo, tapping to translate it ...

Friendly Traveller seems the right choice to toast the oldest memories, to the ancestors watching from Yomi who might even remember drinking the earliest bottles of the famed sake. The koji raised and tended through centuries, knowledge passed from brewmaster to brewmaster. "To the hundred thousand ...

She chuckles gently at the compliment-off, mentally marking a small tally for Doji vs. Yasuki schools. "Thankfully, the bon offerings are paper. And even very well-made, traditionally crafted paper, isn't so dear that it can't be marked down. Though I'll be scrambling a little to figure out how to ...

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Breathing hard, Hitomi finds herself laughing as the Mantis efficiently stabs the largish fish. "A photo? Oh...that's pretty traditional, yes. Hmm...wait, you should be in it too!"

She darts back to the table, setting her holorecorder there, and aiming it toward the water, tapping to ...

(been having some trouble posting this week, so the speed is honestly appreciated.)


There's no sense of impatience from the Sparrow, at the hesitation to reset the screen. In truth, it lets her eyes scan a bit more detail in the moment.

Hitomi isn't sure if the question is hoping for matcha ...

"That does ring true. Any battle won by a Hida general adds more to the giant presence of *HIDA* with only limited attention to who that specific general is. Which is more or less as it should be. We belong to our families and clans, so our fame and fortunes accrue to them as well." It's a bit cozy ...

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"Awww, I was hoping it would be a giant shark! Could get you those teeth right now."
Ochiba has planted herself as firmly as she can, even if it's one heck of a fish pulling against the two.
"I'm sure Wara would have said something like 'Fishing is just like farming, strong arms and ...

"Stronger arms through leveraging pop culture?" Hitomi sips her tea, eyes still showing her amusement. "Hardly the worst teaching technique I've seen."

"As for names, I do think it's a bit more of the latter element. One doesn't want to see shame brought to a great name, or just...fail to live up ...

"Hmm? Don't be drama-oh shit!"
Ochiba leaps up and simply wraps one arm around the Sparrow's waist and plants her feet firmly behind her.

"We kick its ass is what we do Hitomi-san, ain't gonna let a fish beat us, oh, maybe it's a great shark, now that would be some fun."
Her other hand reaches ...

Kitsuki Ichitaiyo wrote: Wed Dec 03, 2025 7:39 pm
Wave 5 -Ugulu no Oni (80 Wounds, 6k3)
Officer's Units Turn 1:
- Ashigaru Squad (Honor Guard): 14
- Stingray Rifle Squad: 26
- Heavy Defender Squad: 29
Total Damage: 69 (nice) (oh wait, no no no no)/80 Wounds - Ugulu no Oni still lives!

If the heroic action of an honor guard unit is something that deals damage, does that damage still get the honor guard bonus?

I rolled as if it did. And it wasn't necessary. But in hindsight, I should ask about that.