Tea with College Sensei's 1197

Imperial College, Toshi Ranbo

1st Day of Doji

Otomo Shiribashi welcomed Yasuki Terumasa and Shosuro Beniha into his private tea house “Thank you for coming so swiftly. We have much to plan before the students return.”

Shosuro Beniha turned to face Yasuki Terumasa “What news from the Crab?”

Terumasa shrugged “No change, they are still behind the College. What of the Scorpion?”

It was Beniha’s turn to shrug, a much more eloquent affair which communicated a much greater depth of information. “They are unable to provide further assistance at this juncture, but they still fully support the will of the Empress with regards the College.” The words were clear, but the shrug held further secrets. Secrets that would not be examined today.

Shiribashi nodded. He looked tired “This heat is intolerable. I honestly don’t know why Toshi Ranbo was chosen as the imperial city. The summers are dreadful.” He fanned himself before continuing “The Mantis and the Crane are at eachother’s throats. I fully expect the Mantis to take action following what happened at Seven Fold Palace.”

He paused to sip his tea “Daidoji Masahina is definitely with us in this endeavour, but I am unsure of Doraemon’s loyalties.”

Terumasa’s frown deepened “And what about that Spider?”

“Terumasa-sama, that is hardly the way to speak of Meisho. He cannot duel his way to an apology.” Chided Shosuro Beniha.

Shiribashi waved the conversation to silence with his fan “Meisho is beyond reproach. I have it on very good authority that Kanpeki himself recommended him, not just as a sensei but also as soneome who would protect the College with his life.”

“Now” he continued “What about the Phoenix? Have we any news from the Elemental Masters?”

“No Otomo-sama” Beniha’s voice was apologetic “They claim they are still deliberating.”

“Hopefully they will deliberate until Winter Court then”