Tanuchan

Akane's spirit hovers for a while near Lord Mizuhara, a smile finally appearing to brighten her face.

 

Thank you, Mizuhara-san. To know that my son is safe is what I needed to go to my ancestral home. May our blessings, mine and my Lord's, protect you and your household.

 

Mizuhara touches his face wonderingly, feeling for a fleeting moment a soft caress on his cheek.

 

Akane looks ahead, all her cares washed away. Smiling, she floats away towards a waiting spirit.

 

 

OOC: Thanks for all the fun, everybody And good luck...

Akane just looks at Sawato's fallen body, features so tired as to be unable to convey emotion anymore. She then listens to Kamiya Yumi, and just whispers to no one in special...

 

No one can be a fool for listening to the words of Lord Iago-san. It was me who pointed Sawato-san, not him. If you doubt the Seer who was among us, Kamiya-san, you doubt also his memory and his honor. I would take care with what you say, for this may be taken as a sign, small that it is, that your heart is away from honor.

 

Lord Mizuhara, I'm sorry... I don't have any more words and I doubt I have the heart, either. This is a burden I'll carry to the end of my days, that I accused innocents and helped killing one whose mission in life was protecting innocents. I'll retire now.

 

I'd just rest more easily if I could be sure that Ikare-chan will be safe...

 

Lowering her head in shame and disgust, Akane leaves for her rooms.

Sawato-san, are you claiming to have knowledge to protect us?

 

 

OOC: Sorry, Sabre. Hope it's all ok in RL

 

-Tanny

Akane turns to Sawato-san with a curious glint in her eyes.

 

Sawato-san, meditating is really necessary for our peace, and more so in these days, when we are so pressed to turn our eyes and voice against innocent people. I do hope it has brought some measure of peace into your heart.

 

However, maybe you haven't understood very well what we were commenting here some moments ago. Lord Iago-san had the gift of Seeing into the souls of people. If you remember well his words and his actions, he believed Kinjiru-san innocent.

 

She just keeps level eyes into Sawato-san, waiting for his answer.

Tanuchan timidly enters the room, and soon is quietly helping Ayshela hanging the streamers and baners.

 

Happy birthday to you both! =]

 

*hugs them*

It seems we are again hesitating in the votings... please, in memory of our Lord Iago-san I think we must go on. It's the best way to honor his memory, to give a meaning to his death, and to all the other's. That we try our best to get these dishonorable beasts that killed them. Those beasts that made us have to choose between the disohonor of accusing an innocent and the dishonor of being silent.

 

Kamiya-san, you who seems to be in more control of yourself, please try to bring to us Hisoka-san and Hoshiko-san, that they may help us. We don't have much more time to catch the beasts. We may well have just two more chances before they overcome us.

 

Sawato-san, I still have no words from you. I have no other way to go on except my feelings... so I'm urging Sawato-san, skilled swordsman as he is, to say something in his defense.

 

And although Shijin-san also is silent, at this moment I'll just believe that his artist's sensibilities don't let him think clearly enough to join us. But it won't be always so, I fear...

 

OOC a vote for Sawato Koun/X-Sabre

Akane walks to Kinjiru-san, resting a delicate hand on his arm. Her voice is soft.

 

Kinjiru-san, I understand your feeling all too well. I have also lost a loved one, and unfortunately accused innocent people. I am also tired of these deaths, and I know our time is getting really short.

 

Lord Iago-san was a wise men, and tried to guide us with his words. I don't think he knew who the wolves were, not until the moment he was killed. I've heard that the gift of Seeing demands much of the body and mind, and one can just use it once a night. But he did try to tell us who he had seen. These are the pointers we have. These, and his own suspicions.

 

We wait for your music, Shijin-san.

And at least I wait also for word from Sawato-san.

OOC: Scorecard

 

Who's Alive!

 

Mira- Shijin: Musician of the Biawgaku style

Lady Celes Crusader- Yumi, Kamiya: Geisha

Tanuchan- Akane, Shimizu: Head Concubine of Lord Washima

dragonqueen- Hoshhiko

X-Sabre- Koun, Sawato

MeThinksUFoolish- Kinjiru-San (Son of a Paddy Farmer)

Elwen- Hisoka (Geisha)

 

Who's Dead!

 

Vlad- Inoue, Ishikawa (I came, I saw, I died)

Vahktang- Shin, Washima (See you in the morning hon...)

RedChef- Iron Chef (.........)

Nave- Eiji, Terauchi (I'm not afraid! Urrk! Irony killed the cat...)

Damon Inferel- Kyosuke (Wanna see my new toy? Kewl! BANG!)

Eyremon- Lord Iago/SEER (By The Emperor's WORD We Must Vote... or die )

Akane wakes up in the confusion brought by Lord Iago's murder, and by the time she reaches the room his remains are already covered and guards try to keep a semblance of order in the whole house. She kneels besides Lord Iago's body, extremely pale and murmuring a prayer for long minutes.

 

Lord Iago-san, you were a wise man... and your secret abilities are at last revealed. You gave us some pointers, we shall follow them. May your spirit guide us, and may you finally find peace with your ancestors.

 

She goes to the main room, where others are slowly gathering. She observes those who are already there, and those still absent. There's a slight frown, that she soon smoothes.

 

The last one accused by Lord Iago-san was Sawato-san... I wonder where he is, and what he was doing this last night. Will he speak for himself?

 

And Shijin-san... who has yet to come and show us his great work of art. Would you say also some words to put our hearts to rest?

 

 

OOC No accusation yet.

Akane hides her face in shame, remembering she was the one who first doubted Kyosuke's honor. Quietly, she leaves for her room and closes the screen.

 

I cannot go on... surely cannot... my Lord raised me to honor and now I'm ashaming myself accusing innocent ones... ashaming his memory...

 

*sobs bitterly*

I could just give up... but then... Ikare-chan...

 

She falls in a troubled sleep as thoughts cross her mind, sobbing softly until silence envelops the night.

Akane's eyes weigh each one in the room, clear doubt and disgust reflected there. She opens her mouth as to speak, then falls silent for a moment more.

 

*thinking*

Nine of us... and we don't know each other well enough to trust. We don't have any clues. So... instinct should replace knowledge, and honor shall be given a chance to speak for itself...

 

I am sorry... no, I am disgusted. I grieve for my lord's death, I fret for our son's safety, and we are here trying to kill each other. But I see also that this is as it must be. It seems our honor, our host's honor, can be cleaned just by blood. Either ours, innocents accused wrongly, or the Shapeshifter's.

 

I would like to hear words from the musician, Shijin-san... I understand that to his sensitive soul all these kills and... executions... must be terribly sorrowful, and I see why he would not put his words into this. However, Shijin-san, I hope you also understand that anyone who is silent is either helping the Evil ones in eliminating all of us... or can be seen as a sign of Evil itself. Please, consider this.

 

Sorry for my digression. I am too weighed to think clearly.

 

You are a wise man, Lord Iago-san... your advice is heeded by many. I just hope that the ones you are unwilling to accuse are really innocent, and not just protected ones.

 

I cannot accept that one would kill a father over a disagreement... he grieves as myself. But neither can I accuse Sawato-san without more proof.

 

But one thing I do know is that Kyosuke-san had some disagreements with my dead Lord, although he has always behaved honorably towards him. I just wonder if in all his political dealings he may not have found an alliance that would be too profitable to refuse... even at his honor's risk. Please, would you speak for yourself, Kyosuke-san?

 

 

OOC Sorry. A vote for Kyosuke/Damon Inferel

Akane finishes a prayer to Terauchi's soul, drawing also the "peace" kanji over his grave.

 

*to herself*

Terauchi-san... you were an honored man. May your soul rest in peace and your memory give us strength in our fight.

 

Entering the room, she joins Kamiya Yumi by the altar and also examines the gathered people.

 

*murmuring*

Another day... another death... another accusation... My Lord Washima-san, may you guide my wisdom today, that I don't unwittingly accuse and dishonor an innocent. Again. *closes her eyes in disgust*

Akane looks sadly at the courtyard, over the spot where the blood of two innocents ran. She finishes her silent prayer, turning then to Lord Iago.

 

Yes, Lord Iago... it was the doing of us all. But it is hard to bear the knowledge that we dishonored ourselves by doubting the honor of an innocent.

 

May our ancestors look over us.

 

*to herself*

My Lord, may you also find peace among your ancestors, knowing your honor wasn't insulted... *quick prayer*

 

If you excuse me, I will retire now.

 

Akane stops in front of her room, shuddering a bit as she remembers the night before and the words of Lord Washima. Sighing, signals the guard and closes the screen.

*Tanny hugs Deg back*

 

Thank you so much.

I don't really see big problems about posting and waiting for an answer before putting a vote in. I think it adds to the fun of RP. I do think however that it should be done in a way that we all have our votes clearly stated by the first deadline given.

 

RP is great, I also love that, but we have to balance it with the time allowed us.

 

That's just my thoughts, so please if anyone has anything else to add or comment, post it here.

 

- Tanny

Tanny holds the Accepted application againt herself, eyes brimming with tears.

 

*hugs tightly both Yuki and Dean*

Thank you. Thank you so much!!

 

I will try my best here, to help and to build. Not walls, but friendship and love.

 

Dean, thank you really for your support and for having brought me to the Pen.

 

*hugs Dean again*

 

Er... Elder Wyvern, sorry for interrupting your... ahm... contemplation... but shouldn't you do something about that... crane coming at us?

 

Her eyes go from the window to the Elder and back again to the window, unsure of whether leaving or trying to drag the people out...

Akane's eyes are drawn to the very silent Iron Chef, and while she tries to sort out what in him disturbs her, the mutterings and accusations are thrown at him. She approaches him, staring him hard.

 

Two honorable people were killed, one innocent met his fate. Distrust and suspicion got hold of this peaceful house. I do understand your silence, Iron Chef... it is hard to bear all this in honor.

 

And I know you do hold honor high. Your silence is also proof of that... answering to these dishonorable accusations is below you.

 

However... under these circumstances... you must say something. Silence will just kill innocents.

 

Or... protect dishonor.

 

*pauses*

Iron Chef, is it why you are silent? Because there is dishonor?

 

*sternly*

And if there is dishonour you're ashamed of, you should clean it.

 

OOC: a vote for Iron Chef/RedChef

Please, I'd just like to ask everybody to state the votes clearly in a last OOC line. It's getting a bit confused whether we're accusing or just suspecting and giving chance for an answer.

 

Up to this post time stamp, it seems there's no accusation yet ?

Steading her trembling hand by will alone, Akane finishes the last strokes of a last kanji, staring then at the drawn words while the ink dries.

 

 

Autumn leaves fall fast

Colors fading, feelings strong

Its coming brings change.

 

 

Then there's a soft rustle behind her, and the voice of Kamiya-san. Akane holds the geisha's hand.

 

Thank you for your support, Kamiya-san... my heart is shrouded in sorrow and fear but your words and your prayer help me fighting back. You are a kind soul.

 

Hisoka also approaches, kneeling at Akane's other side in silence. Akane just holds her hand, too, with a silent thanks. Then Kinjiru's voice intrudes, full of hate and grief.

 

*whispers*

We are already fighting among us... dishonoring the memory of my lord... but we don't have time.

 

Time.

 

*lowers her head, sighing*

You would want me to fight and help, dear lord. So I will.

 

Standing up, Akane looks around, taking in the now silent glares of accusation, Kinjiru's soft muttering and Kamiya's support there also. There's one who draws her attention, though, and she asks herself why.

 

 

 

OOC Thanks to Degenero Angelus for helping me out in the Haiku

Thank you Yuki I'm kind of nervous about applying... never really got over my shyness in showing what I write But people here are great

 

Thanks again!

As morning comes, Akane kneels besides her lord's lifeless body, weeping silently and full of sorrow.

 

*to herself*

I have to remember that you were expecting that... and were willing to give up your life to save another innocent. Your death was most honorable... but how I wish you had awakened me with your calm smile as every morning!

 

My lord... I loved you dearly even if you couldn't marry me. And now our son, your heir, is deprived of your wise guidance and love... The only thing I am glad for is that he's still safe, in the Emperor's entourage.

 

 

*pauses, then slow determination comes to her eyes*

Washima Ikare, you are now head of your clan. I will keep for you the memory of your father, and will keep you safe not only for love but in his memory too. We will root this evil out before you arrive.

 

 

*looks again at Washima's body, whispering painfully*

And in your memory also, dear Lord... I will ask that your last wish be made true... You wanted a Haiku party to lighten our hearts. I will see it done.

 

 

 

OOC Please, in honor to our fallen Vahktang... let's go on with his Haiku idea? He'll be lurking around and I'm sure he'll like to see it.

As he said, 5-7-5, about Seasons.

I'll be posting mine here in a while. :wizzie:

Walls

 

You touch something

deep inside me

where there's a heart

hidden behind walls.

 

Tall, thick walls

darkened by years

marked by wars

tried by many

broken by some.

Yet still strong and zealous

to keep safe

that which is easily hurt.

 

Broken, rebuilt,

to be broken again

and rebuilt stronger yet,

the walls protect but also close

defend but also choke

cover and stifle

the life in me.

 

Yet the heart still senses

and behind walls wishes

silently crying

yearning for a touch

for words of care

for words of love.

 

Your voice echoes

rebounds on walls

comes so near

and yet is kept far

by walls that refuse

to crumble and let go

the memories of wars past

of many wounds taken

and the pain of a broken heart.

 

Yet the heart still cares

and from behind walls reaches

to answer the need

of a similar heart

To try and break

past other walls

to soothe and heal

another's wounds

to lend its beating

to another's dreams.

 

And in reaching there's the hope

that the walls will be weakened

and in dust they finally crumble

healing at last

two darkened hearts

and a crying will be heard

soft but sweet

of welcome release

of hearts finally whole.

((OOC: Is it OK for me to keep a diary? If not, I'll change it...and I'll just keep it hidden, anyway.))

Not only do i think that keeping a diary is a good idea, i think it would be a great idea for everyone to keep some sort of diary, not neccesarily to show on the post but that we could reveal once the game is over, cause they'd all be pretty good reads i think, escpecially the wolves. of course if you want you can always post it anyway

OOC Some players do keep some kind of control just not to get lost during roleplay and during the lynchings.

Now, any diary that gets posted during the game is considered part of the roleplay. Its contents will be used by anyone who can get a roleplayed explanation of how the information came to his/her hands. So I said that Elwen's idea was nice for RP opportunity.

 

Don't forget that anything that you post, unless OOC, will also be used by the wolves, both in their choice of victims and in their roleplay to remain hidden among the innocent ones. And if the Seer and the Baner reveals themselves openly, they are a potential target for the wolves. It depends really on what one plans as strategy, but it's never too much to remind that.

 

If Dean thinks this is a good idea, we could open another thread somewhere to keep discussing the rules for those who didn't catch it very well Or keep these small comments here, if it doesn't disturb too much the RPd thread. (Dean's comments here, please... )

 

-Tanny

 

Edit: Sorry, mistook Arwen for Elwen... Corrected that.

OOC:  How long do phases last exactly?  I keep worrying i'll come back to find iv'e been lynched or killed by a werewolf?

OOC

 

Day phase usually lasts 24h after the mod puts on the results of the night phase, so you have to pay attention to his post's time stamp. He is also putting a cap on its duration, so if the day phase gets extended (for lack of enough votes), it ends as soon we get 5 votes for lynching.

 

Night phase also lasts 24h unless the mod gets all PMs he needs before that. Then he'll put the killing scene and day phase starts again.

 

Hope you understood that... if not, please feel free to ask again

 

Nice roleplay of Kinjiru-san, please do keep it!!!

 

-Tanny

Akane holds for a while Shin's hand.

 

Don't speak like this, I beg you... such an honorable man as my lord shouldn't die dishonorably, torn apart by beasts of legend.

 

Shin makes her look at him, a kind but stern look in his eyes. Akane lowers hers .

As you wishes, my lord. But I will sleep afraid for you. Good night.

 

Bowing, she enters her room.