D7 | LM | Peer Behind the Shadows | Closed

[Kitsuki Ichitaiyo]

Today was the first step. No more living like driftwood, but to take the direction of her life.

She donned her sharpest set of armor, white, pristine, immaculate, tidy, yet with subtle and pointed tailoring modifications a careful eye could perceive, like extended belt hoops to wrap around utility and combat models, inverted inward sewings on the joints, so the attire wouldn't strain or bother under situations of physical demand, more pockets built onto the inline of the jacket, the straps of a leather shoulder holster teasing beneath the hem of her jacket, and with her steps, the deep thudding of work boots, concealed beneath the long flares of her pants.

Ichitaiyo was, at the moment, the model of a Inspector in action.

Thus she requested a meeting with the Magistrate, humility and kind words motioning the secretary to grant passage into the offices in an adequate wait.

The dragon strolled in with an even step, not betraying emotion yet, and bowed before the Magistrate.

"Kuni-sama."

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Snop

[Boogiepop]

Ichitaiyo was indeed well-dressed, perhaps for a direct and intended mission. The magistrate's office was indeed busy, especially with the amount of work they needed to do in regards to collecting taxes, officiating the exchange of goods or funds, and most importantly, keeping crime at a minimum.

While the Dragon had intended to see the magistrate, she would be greeted by a yoriki was the front office.


Kuni Ayaka

She would look at her questioningly, probably wondering why someone would choose to wear so much white. Sure, white was unavoidable in fashion and didn't make them a worshipper of death or Spiders, but this was so clearly very stylishly white. "...What's the reason for your visit, Dragon-san?"

[Kitsuki Ichitaiyo]

Ichitaiyo was indeed well-dressed, perhaps for a direct and intended mission. The magistrate's office was indeed busy, especially with the amount of work they needed to do in regards to collecting taxes, officiating the exchange of goods or funds, and most importantly, keeping crime at a minimum.

While the Dragon had intended to see the magistrate, she would be greeted by a yoriki was the front office.


Kuni Ayaka

She would look at her questioningly, probably wondering why someone would choose to wear so much white. Sure, white was unavoidable in fashion and didn't make them a worshipper of death or Spiders, but this was so clearly very stylishly white. "...What's the reason for your visit, Dragon-san?"

"I desire to help."

Simple and straight to the point. Many misunderstood the Crab as crass and simple- no, they simply had no time for anything beyond the practical. Respect was shown by respecting time used in the varied matters. Fashion should allow for combat at any time. Food had to be nutritious, abundant and easy to prepare. And she had to practice business on those terms.

"I am a member of the School of the Kitsuki Investigators and I am wholly certified of aiding with CSI, detective work and paperwork, should that be where you need aid."

She placed her hands on her pockets and straightened.

"Why I do present my assistance, well, besides the obvious events currently ongoing regarding the commercial future of Green Carp and need to garner favor for the Dragon, I have come to the resolution I desire to find a way to settle in here. And that means finding a venue of proving my worth to the people of Nakahama, and I will do so by taking on any duty needed, in this case, I believe I am well qualified for aid in these kind of tasks."

"I am open to any tests you feel are necessary to validate my qualifications."

[Boogiepop]

Kuni Ayaka

"All right," the Kuni would respond to the Kitsuki after her stated intentions, and it seemed very much like Ichitaiyo had a verbal resume with her introductions. There was a moment where she would look at her up and down, seemingly not exactly wowed but regarding her with a tinge of annoyance in the same manner as someone would if someone was blocking them from their destination.

"That's very nice and I'm sure we'll love the help but I'm not quite sure where the head magistrate is at right now..." The Kuni would tell her as a fib.

***

Day 7 - Late Morning, Sincerity (Deceit)/Awareness | 4k3 ⇒ 24

[Kitsuki Ichitaiyo]

Wrong person to lie to.

Wrong move.

Now, she had an upper hand, and more questions. Telling the her that the Magistrate was busy was a good enough excuse to stall her in place, but the yoriki had seen it fit to lie on her face. Now, she could take it to face value, wait, be good and let the lie unfurl upon itself, but.. either she had credentials to prove at the moment, if she desired to be given those duties. There was peril on pushing the woman on her insecurities, but that that would be the secretary's problem.

"Right before I arrived, there was a heimin servant entering the officer with a recently poured cup of tea. Single cup. That means there is at least one person in the office."

Simple conclusion and statement, a clear contradiction. Anybody can say 'so what' to it. The importance always laid on threading the consequences of not honoring their words.

"And if that person does not include the Magister himself, it means that currently there is unknown people, authorized by yourself to enter, with access to the Magister's documentation and terminal, without watch from any member of the office. Which, as you might guess, posses a terrible security risk."

And beat.

"Or, you could tell me he is busy, without the need to dishonor your station to disregard me."

And now, she might learn if maybe, the Magistry was afraid of someone that might see beyond their appearances.

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D7 | LM | Peer Behind the Shadows | Investigation/Perception | 1 Free Raise (School 1), used for effect | 1 called raise to style on her | -10 TN (School 2) | Total TN: 19

Success with two raises

[Boogiepop]

Kuni Ayaka

"Tch..." Ayaka would sound a bit of an obvious annoyance at someone who had the audacity of calling her out. A visitor, at that. A Dragon, at that!

There was an obvious glare that was forming on Kuni's face as she just looked at her wordlessly. We're going to have an issue here.

It seemed like the sort of look that someone would have right before they either slapped them in the face or opted to cast a jade strike for an immediate taint inspection.

[Kuni Junpei]

As if to suddenly cut the tension, the head magistrate's office down the hall would open up and Kuni Junpei would appear, seemingly oblivious to the tension that was just about to boil. Unlike Ichitaiyo, who was dressed in pristine and very fitting white, Junpei dressed in a suit with a robe-like blazer that looked like it had been lived in by long shifts at the office.

He seemingly looked around to see if the servant had forgotten his breakfast. It wouldn't be the first time, not that he minded, if that gave him some semblance of getting out of the office. Strange that those inconveniences ended up being gasps of fresh air here and there. Instead, he did find his late morning appointment meeting, a fact that seemed to have even surprised him when he widened his eyes. There was a pause as he raised his Maisuna watch.

"Ah, Kitsuki-san, right on the hour of the Serpent. Welcome, please come in," he would greet her with a quick bow before retreating back into his office.

[Kitsuki Ichitaiyo]

As if to suddenly cut the tension, the head magistrate's office down the hall would open up and Kuni Junpei would appear, seemingly oblivious to the tension that was just about to boil. Unlike Ichitaiyo, who was dressed in pristine and very fitting white, Junpei dressed in a suit with a robe-like blazer that looked like it had been lived in by long shifts at the office.

He seemingly looked around to see if the servant had forgotten his breakfast. It wouldn't be the first time, not that he minded, if that gave him some semblance of getting out of the office. Strange that those inconveniences ended up being gasps of fresh air here and there. Instead, he did find his late morning appointment meeting, a fact that seemed to have even surprised him when he widened his eyes. There was a pause as he raised his Maisuna watch.

"Ah, Kitsuki-san, right on the hour of the Serpent. Welcome, please come in," he would greet her with a quick bow before retreating back into his office.

Calmly, Ichitaiyo turned to the Magister, paying her own bow in return. "Thank you, Magister-sama." she responded politely, before turning and giving a similar bow to the secretary. "And thanks for your assistance."

Assistance on what? Well, nothing really. She'd simple let Ayaka stew on it, as she turned and walked into the Magister's office.

Ichitaiyo stood straight and disciplined before the desk, ready to speak when spoken to as custom was, standing until told to sit.

[Kuni Junpei]

The head Clan Magistrate office wasn't exactly grand, even if the position might entail them that luxury. The Kitsuki might notice that the office does its best to cram everything into its tight confines. The magistrates had long outgrown the building that houses it but stubbornness seems to keep the office of order in the same historical area where it was founded. The office seems to host two desks. One desk was at the centre of the room, cleared completely of most contents and kept in pristine condition. Beside it is a shelf of pictures and a closed shrine.

The other desk to the side is Kuni Junpei's. There seemed to be a small mountain of boxes meant to hold files, and the desk itself had a few stacks of files that were likely his current reading or study material. The garbage is a bit full with various wrappers of food items that could be found at a convenience store, some easily reheatable meals and some small bottles of tonic.

Junpei would gesture to the seat across from him as he settled down in his chair. He would take a moment to reach into his pockets and present his card. "Kuni Junpei, head Clan magistrate here. Hope you've been doing well. It is a little messy here, as you can see. The sudden influx of visitors has brought quite a lot of administrative paperwork to fill in their wake. It's no fault of theirs, of course. However, enough with the small talk, let's get to the purpose of your visit, Kitsuki-san."

[Kitsuki Ichitaiyo]

The head Clan Magistrate office wasn't exactly grand, even if the position might entail them that luxury. The Kitsuki might notice that the office does its best to cram everything into its tight confines. The magistrates had long outgrown the building that houses it but stubbornness seems to keep the office of order in the same historical area where it was founded. The office seems to host two desks. One desk was at the centre of the room, cleared completely of most contents and kept in pristine condition. Beside it is a shelf of pictures and a closed shrine.

The other desk to the side is Kuni Junpei's. There seemed to be a small mountain of boxes meant to hold files, and the desk itself had a few stacks of files that were likely his current reading or study material. The garbage is a bit full with various wrappers of food items that could be found at a convenience store, some easily reheatable meals and some small bottles of tonic.

Junpei would gesture to the seat across from him as he settled down in his chair. He would take a moment to reach into his pockets and present his card. "Kuni Junpei, head Clan magistrate here. Hope you've been doing well. It is a little messy here, as you can see. The sudden influx of visitors has brought quite a lot of administrative paperwork to fill in their wake. It's no fault of theirs, of course. However, enough with the small talk, let's get to the purpose of your visit, Kitsuki-san."

She respected the practicalities and messiness to some level- a Magistrate desk without paper, hasty meals or appearance of being a second home, was the office of a Magistrate that didn't feel the weight of carrying a justice system on their shoulders.

Ichitaiyo paid another bow to the introduction, presenting her own name. "I am Kitsuki Ichitaiyo, currently a adjutant for a corporation in the Dragon."

She drifted to take seat before the man and crossed a leg over the other, levying her stare with professionalism. "I will be succinct then, Kuni-sama. I desire to help your office in my capabilities as a member of the Kitsuki Investigator school. The reason for this is two-fold. My main reason is that in my short time in Nakahama, I've become enamored with this place, and thus, I desire to find a posting in here and use the lessons of my school for the betterment of it's people. And logically, using my skills to aid the Magistrate Office is the first logical step on that line."

"My second reason is, as anyone might expect, to curry favor for the Dragon Clan in terms of the commercial bidding that been going on lately. Not.. my primary reason, but it would selfish of me to offer my service to other clan for the pure personal benefit of my interests, so I will have to demand that favor in return for the sake of my honor and loyalty to the Dragon."

Short, concise. The ideas were present, the concrete facts were still to be discussed.

[Kuni Junpei]

Junpei gave a few sound nods to Ichitaiyo's case and gave it a moment's consideration before he picked up a handset that was on his desk. "Can we please have some tea brought in here? Thank you."

"Those are sound reasons to want to lend your services to us. However, I do have a few questions. How would your corporation or your lord feel about lending your services here? I imagine that you're offering them with the intention of staying on Shiawase Island longer than usual. Most of the visiting visas are set for approximately two weeks, although I'm not sure about the terms of your own here. Even then, are you using your time on the Green Carp to remain here? The work here requires someone willing to be ingrained here, rather than be of passing assistance, otherwise, I'm sure the office could direct you to smaller matters.

He sat back in his seat slightly more, crossing his fingers together. "I have no say in the bidding process in the slightest, even though the bulk of the actual work passes through this office. It's not exactly glamorous or exciting. It's as exciting as looking deeply into the profiles and history of our two prominent Spider Clan guests here. Combing through every detail ten times a day because the planetary governor's office has 30 questions every day, and they call every early morning hour for a report. Kuni Reiko-san is becoming more pleasant on the communicator with each new call, but I doubt I would consider her a friend, as we've only called on the line. She is expecting her third child later this year, it seems."

"Sorry, I'm going on a tangent here. I know the Kitsuki are renowned for their investigative capabilities, but I personally want someone who can stand to be in an office such as this one for most hours of the day, maybe even into the night. Otherwise, you're more than free to enjoy the rest of your stay here." He nodded on that point.

[Kitsuki Ichitaiyo]

Junpei gave a few sound nods to Ichitaiyo's case and gave it a moment's consideration before he picked up a handset that was on his desk. "Can we please have some tea brought in here? Thank you."

"Those are sound reasons to want to lend your services to us. However, I do have a few questions. How would your corporation or your lord feel about lending your services here? I imagine that you're offering them with the intention of staying on Shiawase Island longer than usual. Most of the visiting visas are set for approximately two weeks, although I'm not sure about the terms of your own here. Even then, are you using your time on the Green Carp to remain here? The work here requires someone willing to be ingrained here, rather than be of passing assistance, otherwise, I'm sure the office could direct you to smaller matters.

He sat back in his seat slightly more, crossing his fingers together. "I have no say in the bidding process in the slightest, even though the bulk of the actual work passes through this office. It's not exactly glamorous or exciting. It's as exciting as looking deeply into the profiles and history of our two prominent Spider Clan guests here. Combing through every detail ten times a day because the planetary governor's office has 30 questions every day, and they call every early morning hour for a report. Kuni Reiko-san is becoming more pleasant on the communicator with each new call, but I doubt I would consider her a friend, as we've only called on the line. She is expecting her third child later this year, it seems."

"Sorry, I'm going on a tangent here. I know the Kitsuki are renowned for their investigative capabilities, but I personally want someone who can stand to be in an office such as this one for most hours of the day, maybe even into the night. Otherwise, you're more than free to enjoy the rest of your stay here." He nodded on that point.

There were better hobbies than lying to Magisters or twisting truths. Her instinct and school told her that the conversation was transparent, with no games or twists. She bared her cards to the magister.

"Regarding my Lord, it is a situation I am actively working to.. change. Which is not something to be said lightly." That's a cat out of the bag, and the possible dealbreaker. "I do not desire to enter details of the reasons of why, or the methods, but I assure you, the result should grant me the freedom to act. Even.. if I have to end up drifting with the waves."

"About the assistance to provide, then let me leave my offer open to take whatever task you might see fit, as small it might be. Certainly you are not lacking for work to be done, and with lightening the load in menial tasks, even paperwork, it should suffice for my personal satisfaction, and I am willing to take the long hours for the period I might be here. There is no work that is not worthy of being done in this office."

Beat of pause.

"As an idea, I could take the task of writing the Daily Spider Report, and maybe, I could find something that your office might have not seen- after all, repetitive tasks dull the brain, allows it to take shortcuts, and along it, it allows mistakes to hide under those cracks. And coincidentally, said task will end the same day that us members of the other Great Clans have to leave in normal circumstances."

And she tilted her head.

"Regarding the bidding, I merely ask that you comment favorably of us to the Governance, as a Clan interested in the wellbeing of Green Carp over the mere commercial interest, it should suffice."

[Kuni Junpei]

"So I see..." He murmured about the situation when there was another knock at the door, and a heimen-doshin brought in another tall ceramic cup of tea for Ichitaiyo. The flavour of it wasn't exactly exciting, becoming a common blend of green tea found on the island, but there was at least some distinct earthiness to it.

"My apologies, Kitsuki-san, I didn't know about your situation," he said pensively on the situation before he took a sip of tea from his own cup. "Thank you for bringing me up to speed on the situation. Although, given the circumstance, it is a lot to take in, especially on first impression. I would like to be put in a situation to help you, but I only just met you. To extend a hand, or in this case, accept an extended hand, is a bit much. I can only go into this in an impartial situation, I don't want it to affect my decision. I would likely come to a false positive, and that won't do."

"Well, it is good that you're open to the possibility of menial work. Often, people turn away at the first sign of administrative work. Working at a magistrate's office isn't always about car chases and bringing people to justice. Eriko-san, certainly thought so, but not everyone can have exciting lives. Often, the justice is making sure businesses pay their taxes on time or attending to a noise disturbance," he let out a small cough on the matter, probably a bit of self-referential bleed with the last statement. "That is real magistrate work."

"Well, I suppose my word to the Governance might be worth something, even if I don't have too many fans at the moment. However, that's something you must earn first, Kitsuki-san. If I haven't scared you away yet, then perhaps I can get you started on something to suss out potential uses of your talents. As much as I'd like you to take over my daily Spider reporting, they're not going to take too kindly to a non-Witch Hunter doing those reports, so that will remain in my hands for now," he said with a tinge of obvious annoyance.

He stood from his seat and gestured to some of the boxes around him. "I do need some of these files cleaned up and organized. I was doing my best to comb through them prior to the start of the bidding process, but my workload started piling up with each registered guest. If you can file these files in the proper categories, dates, note their active or close status...then perhaps I can find some semblance of order around here."

[Kitsuki Ichitaiyo]

"So I see..." He murmured about the situation when there was another knock at the door, and a heimen-doshin brought in another tall ceramic cup of tea for Ichitaiyo. The flavour of it wasn't exactly exciting, becoming a common blend of green tea found on the island, but there was at least some distinct earthiness to it.

"My apologies, Kitsuki-san, I didn't know about your situation," he said pensively on the situation before he took a sip of tea from his own cup. "Thank you for bringing me up to speed on the situation. Although, given the circumstance, it is a lot to take in, especially on first impression. I would like to be put in a situation to help you, but I only just met you. To extend a hand, or in this case, accept an extended hand, is a bit much. I can only go into this in an impartial situation, I don't want it to affect my decision. I would likely come to a false positive, and that won't do."

"Well, it is good that you're open to the possibility of menial work. Often, people turn away at the first sign of administrative work. Working at a magistrate's office isn't always about car chases and bringing people to justice. Eriko-san, certainly thought so, but not everyone can have exciting lives. Often, the justice is making sure businesses pay their taxes on time or attending to a noise disturbance," he let out a small cough on the matter, probably a bit of self-referential bleed with the last statement. "That is real magistrate work."

"Well, I suppose my word to the Governance might be worth something, even if I don't have too many fans at the moment. However, that's something you must earn first, Kitsuki-san. If I haven't scared you away yet, then perhaps I can get you started on something to suss out potential uses of your talents. As much as I'd like you to take over my daily Spider reporting, they're not going to take too kindly to a non-Witch Hunter doing those reports, so that will remain in my hands for now," he said with a tinge of obvious annoyance.

He stood from his seat and gestured to some of the boxes around him. "I do need some of these files cleaned up and organized. I was doing my best to comb through them prior to the start of the bidding process, but my workload started piling up with each registered guest. If you can file these files in the proper categories, dates, note their active or close status...then perhaps I can find some semblance of order around here."

There was some irony on the scorn about that party, after all, she was actual queen regent of such event.

"I believe that being being well liked or not is rarely of importance in a well Governance, if it is of importance for a solid and concrete structure that some tension exists between it's elements. There might be energy spent on those strains, however, history shows that the results of a team that has made their choices depending on said affinities, is willing to tolerate mistakes and failures of duty, or worse, fail to reign and object if the architect decides for an ill path." She commented. "The success of a member of governance lies on straddling the balance between loyalty and criticism, all with the desire of a better future for our charges."

Then Ichitaiyo stood up and bowed upon the Magistrate, the full ninety degrees. "But that asides, I will wholly take this chance you have provided me, and I will do my upmost of be of worth to this office. I thank you for this opportunity."

With that, she straightened and held for the last words before she began to truly dig into the seas of paper.

==

OOC: Will be there any mechanical effects, or it will be up to me to wholly play paperwork exhaustion IC?

[Kuni Junpei]

"Well, I hope that the governance is more fine-tuned to weigh such matters in their own minds, choosing to acknowledge what is needed over just mere vibes, shall we say," Junpei said before sitting once more to take another sip of tea. "And thank you, Kitsuki-san. I trust you're going to be here a while doing this."

With that, Kuni Junpei got to tending to his own paperwork and files. Another yacht incident, great.

***

(Just play paperwork exhaustion at this point. It might be prudent to have another scene on Day 8, especially with the whole Kaiu Takeo situation.)

[Boogiepop]

And they would get to work. It wasn't great work, not exactly the magistrate work where arrests or investigations were made, but still work that needed to be done nevertheless.

/scene