An 'early' bath (D3 MA open)

[Susumu Sumiko]

"Another who enjoys their work? We seem to be a less common breed these days" Sumiko smiled at that "still, I won't press more. As for Longshore? It's the most recent of our worlds, and as I say I haven't visited personally. I do believe however it has beaches to go with the many islands and vast amounts of ocean."

There was a thoughtful pause.

"Hmm...perhaps I should visit myself. Assuming duty takes me home again anytime soon."

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Miya Kimiko

"I didn't think that samurai who enjoy their work to be a rarity in the Empire." She chuckled softly at that. "Especially, now when we are so advanced with communication and technology that it requires all of us to be innate in micromanaging and sometimes even will have us working during our 'time off'. I would think that any samurai who don't enjoy their work will find themselves miserable. There's reward found in work well done."

She nodded at the idea. "If nothing else, it might be interesting to see how the Spider handle beaches. They are a bit more liberal here compared to the Crane, I would assume that might be as far as they go."

[Susumu Sumiko]

"Hmm, is that so?"

Sumiko looked thoughtful at that.

"Perhaps it was just personal experiences. If the wider empire is happier than that's better! I certainly enjoy working at least, there is always something new to discover. Such as Spider beaches" she grinned "I'd certainly like to hear your opinion of the planet if you get to visit sometime. Spider worlds do not get many visitors, at least on Whispers it's very unusual to get more than a handful at any one time. I think there is an expectation of Spider worlds being very bleak and uninviting, plus the lack of trust people still have towards us."

Both being kind of true she mentally added.

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Miya Kimiko

"I can't say I speak for everyone but certainly how I see my work, Susumu-san." She tittered. "You absolutely can't make the entire Empire happy and that's more or less in my job description. Being happy with yourself is far easier of the two goals, if you let it. Of course, here I'm sounding like a Dragon self-help coach, maybe that was the takeaway from that company retreat..."

"But, I digress," she continued on. "I'm sure you've made the same conclusion. With your allies in the Mantis and Crane, I can't imagine the Spider not doing at least a little something to make their worlds more hospitable for their friends?"

[Susumu Sumiko]

I think a Crane artist would see Whispers and flee..

"Hmm...perhaps. The Mantis do already have a permanent Embassy on Whispers along with the Unicorn. The Crane I imagine will do so in time. I'd love to see the Crane bring a touch of brightness to Whispers, it's a little dark and bleak at times."

Well, all the time in fact!

"Anyway, thank you for the lovely conversation Miya-sama. I think perhaps I should get out before I stay too long and become one with the water" she chuckled, smiling at the woman "I'm based at the Spider embassy if you would like to talk more about the galaxy."

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Miya Kimiko

"I do recall a rumour of the Mantis has contributed something in the Spider with the marriage of Moshi Wakana. Some speak of a subtle reform with her felt presence but it may ultimately be a flash in the pan. Of course, if the Spider are to appease their Cane allies more in the future, I'd think they would have to meet somewhere halfway to their sentiments."

"Of course, Susumu-san." She favoured her with a small smile. "Please, you should indeed get on with your day and thank you for the conversation."

[Susumu Sumiko]

"Moshi Wakana-sama is a wonderful person, and I'm confident her influence will do much to help, as would the Crane."

Sumiko rose, collecting her towel and bowing to the woman.

"Have a lovely day Miya-sama, thank you for the lovely conversation."

With that she made her /exit

(Thank you for the lovely thread and my apology for delays in it!)

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Miya Kimiko

"You as well, Susumu-san," she would say in farewell before submerging herself a little more in the baths and closing her eyes to relax.

/scene

(No worries!)