Sorry, Kai-chan...(Day 6, Late AM)

[Kakita Sugita]

Sugita snickers and says, "Clothes only impede strenuous activity." Followed by a wink.

[Isawa O-Washi]

This time, O-washi did swat him on the back, though it was for the sake of companionship and not choking. "Good on ya, Kakita-san. Watch out fer sand, it gets inta the worst possible places."

[Kakita Sugita]

The truth fits in with it. Sugita isn't about to fill in the missing parts or correct his Gunso's assumptions. Much more fun this way. "Oh I will. Wouldn't want things rougher than they already will be. Right?!"

[Isawa O-Washi]

"Never went in for the rough stuff myself." The big man nodded sagely. "Get wounded enough in battle, don't need ta get bandaged up after a bout in the bed, too."

[Kakita Sugita]

Further from the truth. As long as they're talking about the Gunso and not what Sugita is going to do, it's fine. "Some people only mean the best when they're knockin' you about."

[Isawa O-Washi]

That made the gunso roar in laughter before rubbing his backside. "Hai, I know it...like Kai-chan putting the boot to me to keep me from sulking."

[Kakita Sugita]

"Yep!" Sugita nods emphatically. "Wait." Halt. Blink. "Who? Doing what?"

[Isawa O-Washi]

"Kai-chan." The big Isawa stared at the smaller man in confusion. "Bout comes to my chin, horrible temper, long hair? Other gunso, neh?" If it was possible for a grown man to pout, he did so. "She kicked me. Hard. Broke my tailbone an' everythin'."

[Kakita Sugita]

Snicker. "Oh. Kai-chan. I get it." Sugita gives a knowing nudge with his elbow.

[Isawa O-Washi]

O-washi's befuddlement increased and then the proverbial light dawned and he roared in laughter again. "No, not like that, though not fer lack of tryin'." His mouth spread into a broad grin. "She's a tough nut but I'm stubborn. She's never burned anythin' off that didn't grow back so I've not given up hope yet."

[Kakita Sugita]

Sugita's mouth becomes a big OOOOOOO. "Alright! I'll toast that anyway. Wish me luck that it doesn't ruin my own day!"

[Agasha Qian-Fan]

The Agasha had finally noticed his tea and was trying to do his best wallflower impression. He really didn't want to be in this gathering any more. Or in this room. Or in this Embassy. Or on this kami forsaken island. Perhaps the ship would be a better place to be.

[Daidoji Fuichi]

Fuichi sighed as the gunso wrapped his massive arm around his shoulders. Then, ever so slightly, he leaned into the embrace. His fuzzy brain tried to think of a toast, but all the ones he thought of were Daidoji-grim. Which is to say Hida-grim, but more poetic.

Finally, he gave up and just downed another.

"Screw it," he said.

[Isawa O-Washi]

That made O-washi laugh even harder, patting the shoulder his arm was wrapped around. "That's the general gist, hai. At least, I thought so...Just remember there aren't any herbs on the ship, Kakita-san, so if your friend is a lady you need to shop locally for 'em."

[Kakita Sugita]

"I'll remember." Whatever he's talking about.

[Agasha Qian-Fan]

As a healer, Qian-Fan knew exactly what the gunso was talking about. Those herbs weren't exactly standard issue in healing kits anyway so it was no surprise to Qian-Fan that the ship did not carry any in stock. At least he was now paying attention to the conversation although still trying to avoid the gunso's notice.

[Isawa O-Washi]

That was easily done, since Qian-Fan wasn't drinking and O-washi was now rather far into his own cup. "One more round, lads, and then I'm taking myself off to a nice futon somewhere. A nice nap would do me wonders."

[Daidoji Fuichi]

An equally tipsy Fuichi, emboldened by drink, announced "I may join..." total blush "...you... Oh, Fortunes, I said that out loud."

There was then the curious sight of a 5'8 man attempting to turn invisible without the aid of magic.

[Kakita Sugita]

"Bold, sir. Bold", compliments Sugita from the other side of the big Phoenix. "Nice."

[Isawa O-Washi]

O-washi, who had no shame, grinned impishly. "Better here than on a boat...don't have to pull rank to get people to scamper off, eh?"