Emerald Observers

Shiro Ide, 3rd day of Winter Court 1197,

Shosuro Liang cleared his throat “My Lord Emerald Champion-sama?”

“Enter”

The second most feared man in the empire joined the most feared man in the empire for tea.

Doji Ryuunosuke gestured to the tea “It’s from a tea plantation near Kyuden Shosuro I hear.”

Liang smiled “You are always too kind my lord.” He took a sip and savoured the smoky aroma.

“I was wondering if you had any news from our Emerald Observers?” While his tone was light and conversational, the Emerald Champion’s request was anything but.

Shosuro Liang allowed a small amount of time to pass, mostly so he could finish enjoying the tea before getting down to business. “Well, as usual there is no news from Kyuden Tamori, but in some ways that also bodes well. Tenchi has not moved from the castle since he…ahem,..it arrived.” The Emerald Champion nodded and Liang continued “Ikoma Kenta has remained…uninvolved with the current political climate, focussing instead on training a new generation of tacticians. Our agent suspects that he is uninterested in pursuing any further action.” Again, a silent node and the Scorpion went on “Rasho as you know is here, but since joining the Brotherhood he has solely busied himself with matters pertaining to the Brotherhood. It is a far cry from his days as Agasha Koji when he seemed able to spot our agents with ease. Perhaps we have gottne better?” Doji Ryunnosuke shook his head “No, he just doesn’t care about them any more. You will find you agents in the temples are known and fed whatever information Rasho wants them to have”.

Shosuro Liang took mental note of that and replied “As you say my lord” He took another sip of tea “Daigotsu Mae as you know is in the colonies and that presents a logistical barrier, the last report from our agent was over six months old. From my own research, I would take the position that she is too busy with threats to her own existence to worry about what is happening here.”

“And what of Sora?” Shosuro Liang shrugged “She knows we watch her. She seems unaffected by it and continues to be what the courtiers call The Perfect Shogun.”

The Emerald Champion sat in silence for some time, his emerald eyes glittering in the soft lamp light. “Continue to observe and take no action at this point. Maintain the current equilibrium.”

“As you say my lord Champion” Shosuro Liang bowed and took his leave.