+++Thought for the Day+++
Nobody is innocent, there are merely varying levels of sin.
Weather
As the day dawns, the city is shrouded by ominous grey clouds. Yet by noon, warm northern winds have all but dispersed the clouds, bathing the diplomatic district in sunlight. By afternoon the temperatures climb almost uncomfortably high, the evening seeing samurai flocking to the many beaches of the city. The night is unusually warm with only hakusei gleaming on the dark sky.
Kisei is showing new moon.
Hakusei is showing first quarter.
Playing today at Once Upon A Theatre in Horogai mall...
Night Cat
This horror classic is set in feudal Rokugan, during the Clan War. After an ashigaru slays the enemy officer and he is promoted to samurai for his courageous act. His first duty from his lord is to investigate a mysterious grove where many samurai had gone missing without a trace. When he arrives at the grove, he is surprised by the hospitality of a gracious mother and her lovely daughter. Unbeknownst to the samurai, they are spirits of his mother and wife who have returned as malicious shape-shifting cat spirits who prey on samurai. The returned cat spirits struggle between their need for vengeance and their love of the man.
* * *ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE, EXCLUSIVELY AT THE WICKED WASP!* * *
~~ For one night only, experience the captivating Yakumo live at The Wicked Wasp, performing an exlusive concert alongside Asahina Hinata of Usagi Drop! and our very own local Soshi "Moonshade" Kazumi!~~
* *Repeating the success of her exclusive concert at the Blackfish Den on New Kalani, rumour has it the Spider songstress will debut new songs at this one-night show! It will be a rare solo-appearance for Asahina Hinata without the rest of Usagi Drop! Soshi Kazumi, famously known as Moonshade, is a familiar face to the Wicked Wasp but will for the first time perform alongside some of the biggest stars in the Empire today!* *
Buy your tickets to what will be an unforgettable night
GM-Squid
Watcher in the Dark • All the Tentacles • Buck Stops Here • Experienced 3
The righteous need not cower before the drumbeat of human progress. Though the song of yesterday fades into the challenge of tomorrow, the Fortunes still watch and judge us. Evil lurks in the datalinks as it lurked in the alleys of yesteryear. But it was never the alleys that were evil.
- Soshi Haruhi
Scorpion1: You are coming to the expo tomorrow, right?
Scorpion2: You bet.
Scorpion1: Oh?
Scorpion2: This year I'm helping around.
Scorpion1: Really now?
Scorpion2: Yeah, I have some free time...
Scorpion1: I thought your lord had ideas about that.
Scorpion2: Well, he has, but... eh.
Scorpion1: Anyway. Do you know what you'll be doing?
Scorpion2: I'll be playing an oni!
Scorpion1: Did you hear? All of these players are flying from around the galaxy to compete for Fantasy Fight!
Scorpion2: Fantasy Fight? Isn't that a children's card game?
Scorpion1: Children's card game? I play it every night! There's a huge following and many are samurai past their gempukku. Sure, a lot of children play but it's a deep strategic game that's unlocked by more mature minds.
Scorpion2: That doesn't change my opinion...
Scorpion1: Would a children's card game have top players like Susumu Jouichirou, a courtier of great renown?! Or even the great Akodo Sota, governor of some Lion world?!
Scorpion2: Look, you're clearly more into this than I am. I'm just going to have lunch alone today.
Ronin1: Oi buddy. Word's that the Chrysanthemum's in a good mood.
Ronin2: Not surprising that the Emperor's servants would have deep pockets, though.
Ronin1: Maybe not, but it's not everyday that we get such a good share of these pockets.
Ronin2: Good point. I wonder what they're more likely after, though.
Ronin1: In the World of Dreams? Knowledge is my guess. Especially knowledge the clans would rather keep to themselves.
Ronin2: Risky business, bountiful pay. Sounds like a plan to me.
Scorpion Kid: Spine Drakes are so cool!
Scorpion Mom: They are, aren't they? And we've managed to bring them back from the brink of extinction!
Scorpion Dad: The people at the Sanctuary went through a lot of trouble implementing the conservation programme. Now that's something to be proud of, ne, Goro-kun!
Scorpion Kid: Hai, mama, hai papa! And that lady who's always caring for them, Soshi Kioku-sama. She should be proud! She's a real hero!
Scorpion1: Have you seen that latest robot model?
Scorpion2: You mean that Y4SUK1 Supermodel the Imperial had with him? That's one of a kind, really.
Scorpion1: It is, isn't it? I would totally ask her out!
Scorpion2: Eh... it is a nice model, but... really?
Scorpion1: I would! I mean... if I were a robot, of course.
Scorpion2: ... right.
Scorpion1: Susumu Yakumo seems to have hots for everyone.
Scorpion2: Who is she associated with now?
Scorpion1: Susumu Yuki-sama. I mean, he's a hottie, I can see where that's coming from.
Scorpion2: Isn't he also married?
Scorpion1: Yeah, but when you are a diva, you play a different ball game.
Scorpion2: *giggle*
Scorpion1: Apparently the diva is not the only Spider drawing attention online.
Scorpion2: Eh? What happened?
Scorpion1: You know that other Spider girl who was at the Oshidama tournament?
Scorpion2: Oh, I remember her.
Scorpion1: Seems to be drawing quite a few icky comments. From servants of the Chrysanthemum, too!
Scorpion2: Well, at least it's not the same creep this time!
Ronin1: You heard the latest from the Kestrels?
Ronin2: You're not telling me they found another "fabulous fabric", are you?
Ronin1: Tch, you shouldn't joke about serious matters! No, they mentioned a ghost!
Ronin2: In the Desolation? And I should be surprised?
Ronin1: Not any ghost, though! Near that GeneBioTech lab... they say it was like a child crying.
Ronin2: ...Weren't there rumours of kids receiving experimental treatment there? Before the whole area blew up?
Ronin1: ... yeah...
Ronin2: Now that's sad...
Scorpion1: Man, that magistrate?
Scorpion2: Which one?
Scorpion1: The one in fetish gear?
Scorpion2: Oh her, yeah. She was only missing a ball gag.
Scorpion1: Maybe she had one in her pocket?
Scorpion1: Hah, this is priceless!
Scorpion2: What are you so worked up about?
Scorpion1: Apparently the lack of specific traditional establishments is making visiting Imperials annoyed.
Scorpion2: You'd think with all that's on offer here they wouldn't complain!
Scorpion1: Well, you know how traditionalists are.
Scorpion2: Come on, not even the Sparrow here complain about that!
Scorpion1: Well, you know how stuck up traditionalists are!
Scorpion1: Susumu Yakumo...
Scorpion2: Who is she banging now, according to rumors.
Scorpion1: Well, a Crab, a Scorpion and a Spider.
Scorpion2: She's really busy.
Scorpion1: You mean busty.
Scorpion2: Well, that too. I just feel bad for the hotel staff.
Scorpion1: Yuck.
Gebu the ronin: It's been a long time travelling
On roads that lead to nowhere,
With hopes and dreams that always rot.
Sometimes it takes a prison cell, the tricks and tales the ronin tell
To help you see that freedom is all you've got.
If I had to do it over, I'd do it all again.
The wind don't cower to powerful men.
So lock me up and sock me up, and throw away the key.
Go fuck yourself, you trueborn son,
'Cause you're through fuckin' with me.
GM-Squid
Watcher in the Dark • All the Tentacles • Buck Stops Here • Experienced 3
The righteous need not cower before the drumbeat of human progress. Though the song of yesterday fades into the challenge of tomorrow, the Fortunes still watch and judge us. Evil lurks in the datalinks as it lurked in the alleys of yesteryear. But it was never the alleys that were evil.
- Soshi Haruhi
