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Ipharell bows in return to Mikomi, and then to any remaining onlookers.

Reverting to Tian, "Thank you for your kind words. I mirror your sentiments and you offer of assistance. Anytime you wish to spar let me know."

When the conversation is done, Ipharell returns to the shed and spends several minutes cleaning, drying, and maintaining the practice weapons he borrowed.

graywulfe wrote:

Ipharell bows in return , slightly deeper that Mikomi's bow, "Well met, I am Ipharell, swordmaster and pathfinder. Actually it was my intention to join you in practicing a Kata. It is rare that I run into someone here in Absalom who is from the Dragon Empires, even more rare to find one dedicated enough to practice in the rain. I saw you performing a Kata and I was inspired." The only decoration on Ipharell's person is the symbol of Irori repeated in a few places, embroidered into his tunic and worked into the leather of his scabbards for instance. "If you wish to engage in kumite with me instead I am open, though I believe I would offer poor challenge for one with your level of skill."

Mikomi looks slightly down and aside, obviously annoyed with herself. In a tone that betrays her disappointment with herself, she replies.

I am afraid you would find me a . . . poor sensei. In addition, I do not know any Nitouryu kata. However, Irori teaches us to train in adversity, does he not?

Mikomi takes out a small strip of cloth from a pocket and ties it around her eyes. Then she switches her sword stance so that she is striking with the back half of her sword (non-lethal).

Is this acceptable?

"If you wish." Ipharell take a moment, looks at his butterfly swords, whose hand guard does not allow a reverse grip, like Mikomi's. Sheathing the blades, he walks to a rack of practice weapons kept dry in a small shed. After a quick moment he returns bearing a pair of dulled practice blades. As he walks back up to Mikomi he states, matter-of-factly, "I should say I was not seeking a sensei, rather just a companion. Now, let us see what we can learn from each other." With that Ipharell bows at the waist, not unlike Mikomi's earlier bow to the Venture Captain, first to the onlookers and then to Mikomi. After which he assumes his fighting stance and waits for Mikomi to signal her readiness.

When the sparring match begins, Ipharell will clear out of the way.

EDIT: (OOC: I was typing my reply before Venture Captain Jonas Vividsun but I did not send it until later and did not notice the reply before mine in time to edit the original post. Ipharell would never interfere with a sparring match. Apologies.)

A Tengu steps out into the rain and, approaching from in front of her, walks toward the female, making sure he is seen. He seems to be making an effort to not appear aggressive as he approaches. When he reaches the edge of the area where she practices, he bows at the waist and then steps to a position to the right and slightly behind her and begins trying to follow her movements with his own, modifying them as appropriate for the dual Butterfly Swords that he carries.

"No problem."

An Aasimar priest of Pharasma, Archbishop Sigmar Ericson, if your memory serves, looks at you and begins to speak.

"I find that your lack of loyalty is all that you've shown. You are under the impression that you serve a political party that serves a foreign power first and the Decemvirate second."

"Allow me to disabuse you of this misconception. Here in Absalom is where your toast is buttered. It is the Ten who provide you protection from prosecution for most crimes you may commit on behalf of your Sapphire Sage. I grow weary of the Sczarni smuggling narcotics under the guise of the Pathfinder Society, enjoying its protection and then complaining about the cost of such service. I certainly don't appreciate an Andoran freedom fighter moaning about serving the Ten, when he frees slaves in Cheliax or Taldor and the only reason his face doesn't show up on a wanted poster with Hell Knights hunting him down, is because of the Decemvirate's influence. And Osirion's agents enjoy these same protections."

"To me your complaints are those of a disloyal dog, who wants to eat from one Master's bowl but guard another Master's house. So, may I recommend you think long and hard, where your first loyalties lie. Because you can always go and serve the Pharaoh, just remember, once you strike out on your own, you leave the protective wing of the Ten and the people on whose toes you've stepped on, will no longer feel the need to be weary about exacting their vengeance against you."

"Or do you honestly think the Cheliaxians forgave so easily or that the Taldanes forgot so quickly? Especially when your misdeeds crossed the line and they would have every right to hunt you down and put you on trial, for some of your actions."

(To himself: "Tsk, tsk, tsk, such is the foolishness and lack of gratitude of the young.")

"I believe you are mistaken. The fool is a member of the Andoran faction, I was attempting to make him aware of much of what you have said. Please pay attention before you berate someone. I am quite aware that the Society receives my first and strongest loyalty."

-dips a piece of waffle in chocolatey creme goodness-

hmmm..

-munchmunchmunch-

To much misplaced pride i think. If you two are the face of the Pathfinder Society, we might as well join the Consortium. Knowledge above all else, remember?

-shares-

Not sure what I did wrong. I simply pointed out the flaws in this other persons complaints. I have been polite and reasonable.

As for pride, yes I am proud to have been a member of the Lantern Lodge and to have aided Mistress Li in her goal of expanding the Society's range to Tian Xia and securing the long term alliance with a highly influencial group in that region.

I am also proud to now serve the Sapphire Sage and his ideal of Knowledge before all else.

I see neither of these as flaws.

So you would rather clean up after your faction-head's messes than do the real work of the Society, while keeping an eye out for opportunities to advance your factions goals. I for one am glad to not have to be searching for the fourth Pharoah's sixth cousin, seven times removed's chamber pot.

I should note that the Lantern Lodge was not driven away. Speaking as a member of the Lantern Lodge I can say that Mistress Li completed the mission that brought her to the Inner Sea. Now she has returned to her home, but with the added support of the Society, where she will work towards the goals of the Pathfinder Society in Tian Xia.

I am doing no less work for the Sapphire Sage in this "new world" you see than I did for Mistress Li.

You seem to have failed to understand that your faction's existence has been tolerated simply because the faction as a whole has always placed the Pathfinder Society first. Hopefully Major Maldriss will take you in hand before you embarrass him and the rest of your faction further.