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post Apr 6 2018, 11:49 AM
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Toshimoko rose from the road shrine just outside of the Snake province, leaving an offering of rice for the road Kami to enjoy. He already knew that at least half a dozen Snake scouts surrounded him, with crossbows aimed at his heart. Knowing they had likely sent someone ahead, he walked to the nearest outpost and waited.
These scouts were young, but fearless as any would expect of the Snake and their ways. Toshimoko sat and waited. After a long wait a squad of Guardsmen arrived. "You are to come with us Oni, but first hand over your sword" Toshimoko stood and shook his head, "Shinigami will not be parted from me, for good or ill..." The impatient Guard Captain growled "you were given an order!" and snatched the Katana from Toshimoko. A sigh from Toshimoko and a wisp of black smoke was all that was left in the hand of the Guard Captain and Shinigami was back in Toshimoko's possession. "If I wanted people dead, there would be a mausoleum instead of a guard post, shall we go?" Toshimoko said, tired of the exchange, the Guard captain replied with "Then if Oni wu-jen keeps the sword tied to you, you will tie the blade", handing the Oni some silver wire, he ties off the blade hilt and saya and walks with the squad to the fortress.

Upon arrival, Toshimoko is greeted by Masatoshi Chu.

“Greetings Toshimoko. I thank you for your letter announcing your arrival in the Snake Lands. I have been instructed to inform you of the conditions of your visit here. You will be escorted to the shine by a small number of ground guard. You will be allowed one full day and night at the shrine if you require that long but you will not be permitted to be alone there. One courtier will be present but will be well out of earshot to give you the privacy you may need at such a time whereafter you will be escorted to the Bridge where you are to leave maintaining the peace you hopefully plan to keep. I understand that your weapon has been tied and I thank you for your co-operation on this. I have had a small meal prepared at the shrine should you require it after your journey here. May you find your time at the shrine pleasant.”

Ten young militia soldiers escort Toshimoko to the shrine where an elderly courtier awaits in long robes of red. The courtier takes several shuffling steps back to allow the visitor space to roam and speak without being overheard. After spending time with the remains of his once friend and talking it out with himself, Toshimoko emerges from the chamber to rejoin the contingent of militia. The short leader soldier silently indicates to a courtier waiting who runs from the group. “We wait” The lead militia man says in answer to Toshimokos raised eyebrow.
After two primal heartbeats Masayoshi arrives. “I hope your time at the shrine was peaceful. Come, We now go to the bridge.”

Toshimoko walks the bridge, much as he did when he trained here only a year ago, turning to the Advisor, "Be careful of falling foul to the dark powers as Yusaki did, his hubris left him open to it and left him blind to the dangers, I walk these dark roads now and know there must be a balance. Know I do not pose a danger to our lands and that I serve no master that lurks in the dark, I serve the council and my Lord, and through that the Emperor. I can do no other, Yusaki dismissed these words, believing me false, but it is the truth. For now I hope that we can at least not be at odds with each other, while we try to mend the mistakes of the past."

“The mistakes of that man were his own and died with him. I am never deaf to advice but I'm afraid it is unlikely we could ever call one another friend. One cannot have balance without opposites but this is as it always has been the way of the world is it not? That we do not pursue you and have allowed this visit is a progressive step, perhaps others may come in time, perhaps not. That will depend on you and you alone. I wish you luck on your journey”

and with that, in a waft of sea salt and mist, Toshimoko vanishes leaving the Snake alone of the Shadowlands bridge.


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