"Yeah... does sound like fun." Shigure smiled. "Also a nice hike around the forests... or a swim in the waters of Sakkaku... ride an orochi... oh one can only dream."

"Yes... at least there is always a chance. I didn't expect to be... " he shook his head. "I know... but the human touch is always needed..." Shigure sighed. "I guess that is what happens when there are forks in the path and we want to explore both." Seemed that he wasn't talking directly to Hato. Th...

Shigeru looked back to girl next to him and smiled. " Well, alliances cannot be forge in remoteness. The Dragon is here to keep their ties with the Scorpion yet keep the distance for the right hand should not know what the left one does." He looked at his hands. "As I said appearances to be kept up....

"We make due with what we have. Some have pastures other have barely nothing to go on. Like the mountains we had in ancient times. We are a simple people. We have learned to live a simple life." Shigeru turned to look at the boat they are in. "This is just pretend for those who want us to show them ...

His reflection on the water would remind him of who he is looking for and who he wants to protect. "No need for such lesson but I thank you any ways." He bowed.

"I protect those who need protecting. Right now I feel I am protecting myself... but not actually myself." He looked at Hato. "We are fair and find that not all are alike... every one has a story and we are willing to listen. A path taken because one's belief is one contrary to a previous Lord. What...

Shigeru nodded. "Ah... well welcome... getting married or ... ah... my bad..." The man gave an apologetic bow. "Well there are a few things that you may find odd. I think you will see that the Togashi are very accepting of those who may be lost. The Kitsuki are very.... don't tell the Ambasador but ...

"Well, yeah... why not? It would be nice to visit and see our avatars of such realms. Perhaps one day a shugenja might invent some sort of suit or spell that allows us to blend in and not suffer the consequences of our humanity in such realms." Shigure shrugged. "I think that might be enjoyable."

Shigure nodded. "Very well..." He clapped his hands and said a small prayer. It seem fitting to thank the fire kami for eating their scrolls. He lighted the papers and watched the smoke rise. "So... what now?"

"Yeah... probably better. It's the same symbolic gesture." He smiled

The Mirumoto wrote 3 things. Doubt War within Glory He tied his small scroll to one of the arrows and shot it.He took Hato's paper and tied it to another arrow. "Are you ready." As Hato assented the Mirumoto strung the bow and let the arrow fly... sadly it is a toy bow and neither would fly far. Shi...

"As we choose to go from planet to planet to see what is new... I think it is more curiosity rather than escape. Then they find out that some rules don't apply."

"Would you write down what you are leaving behind. I shall write down what I am also leaving behind." He took out the toy bow. "Let's shoot that into the horizon. And hope that it is still left behind." The Dragon nodded. "My calligraphy is not the best either but it is legible." He chuckled.

The Mirumoto sighed. "I..." He looked at the horizon. "I have been oddly alone... I came here for some answers...I found some but many formed." He looked at the ronin woman. "I do not dislike this place yet I don't find it likable either. The odd feeling of the spirits around and many deaths of many...

"That sounds rather romantic Taiguno sama. The dance between the struggles and the truth of life." Shigure smiled. "Life in Ningendo for spirits may be more fun rather the rules that reign their realm."

"And I told you not to call me lord. I now remember. I am no lord, Hato san." The Dragon chuckled. "My audiences have not improved. I continue to play to audiences that have no ears, like the walls of my room." He smiled.

Hato was a new face around the embassy, even though Shigure was always kind of lost in the giant boat he can be friendly to strangers. He approached the ronin. "Good morning..." He had a small toy flute with him and a toy bow as well. He was going to do something odd but that is another story to be ...

if anyone wants to meet a lonesome Dragon I am up for a thread

"It is a circle... and yes that is quite the question. A life without troubles seem way too simple yet it is what many long for. Warriors tend to search for death in glorious battle... what is glory but another way towards immortality. Many become immortal but not in life but in death. Odd ne... " t...

"Life will continue even if we don't live. We in Meido would be waiting the judgement of Emma-O and try to become part of the next life." He nodded. "Hopefully, we won't be part of Jigoku... Chaos and Order will always be in conflict."