Day 7, Early Afternoon, Open, Embassy Lunch

[Bayushi Nobuyoshi]

A very small nod at the Dragon's reply. Perhaps others had answered differently?

"We have to give up quite a lot of things that polite society requires. Proper baths, concealing clothes, enjoying things that don't have to be able weather the sea, even decent privacy while sleeping." Nobuyoshi lists off. "All of these things are certainly worth the honor of an Imperial commission, and I will not regret them."

Nobuyoshi shrugs.

" Some of the crew may in fact never be fit for proper society again. If they ever were. I'll serve however long my commission is, but this is a stepping stone for me, not an end. When it's over, I'll still remember all the little niceties of polite society."

A sidelong glance at the sea dragon.

"And you Mirumoto-san?" he asks neutrally.

[Mirumoto Tomoe]

"I'd like to remember polite society too. I don't envision this lasting my whole lifetime either" I pause considering his words further. "I like ships but your assessment of what one has to give up is quite accurate Bayushi-san. I will miss the baths here very much". I smile at the man and add "though I refuse to wear the limited clothing that so many others seem comfortable in. If you can even call it wearing clothes. The Togashi only do so to show off their tattoos. If I have to work harder to tie a rope in a kimono then so be it". Hakama and a kimono - it allowed enough room to move and remained perfectly modest. Why did so many of the other women seem content with just wraps?!

"Until we have finished this honourable service we will have to endure, ne?" I ask the Scorpion with a grin.

[Bayushi Nobuyoshi]

Nobuyoshi shrugs.

"The uniforms serve a dual purpose. Kimonos catch wind like sails, hold your tightly in waters like ropes, and are ruined after being dipped in the ocean. If you don't believe that, you should ask Agasha-san what the ultimate fate of his first kimono on ship was." Nobuyoshi explains, leaving out what the second purpose of the uniforms are.

[Mirumoto Tomoe]

"Perhaps I'll consider wearing it more then. What's the 2nd reason then? Identification?" I ask, a bit interested by the sudden change of topic. The Scorpion seemed knowledgeable about being on ships. More than I. I could sail one somewhat but i'd rarely had to be involved with such things.

[Bayushi Nobuyoshi]

Nobuyoshi nods.

"In a sense, but it's more than that." Nobuyoshi offers. "It's a matter of identity itself than merely identification."

[Mirumoto Tomoe]

"Hmm... I don't need certain clothes to have an identity" I say, frowning a little. Perhaps the Scorpion were more sympathetic as they all wore masks? Who knew. "Still, thank you for the insight." I stop to finish my tea. I feel warm and full now. A good way to be after lunch. "How is the food on board the ship?" I ask in a very offhand manner as the thought just graces my mind

[Bayushi Nobuyoshi]

Nobuyoshi shrugs.

"Surprisingly artistic when Usagi-san is there." Nobuyoshi offers.

[Mirumoto Tomoe]

"Oh? I would not have imagined there was someone like that..." I smile at the overly controlled Scorpion. Well, my meal is finished... "I should go now and attend to other matters". I stand up and bow to the man. "It was pleasant talking to you Bayushi-san" I say with another dip of the head. "I hope we can work well together"

[Bayushi Nobuyoshi]

Nobuyoshi bows to the departing Dragon.

"Hopefully, you're remaining time in port will not be too unpleasant, Mirumoto-san." Nobuyoshi offers. "I'm sure we'll have plenty of time to speak of it when it is over."

[Mirumoto Tomoe]

"Hopefully" I reply doubtfully and then proceed to leave. I'm full now, what next?

/scene exit