Wei Phoenix

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Jiang thought to himself, "Yes, I'm so sexist that I don't think that a woman can speak with another woman." after hearing her accusations on why he thinks she wouldn't work well with him. She was already contradicting herself and her words, but he kept his mouth shut and not let this drag on any further. Soon, she left the room and Baji just shrugged his shoulders and came in closer to the group and continued their discussion. Tetsuya was being secretive of who was already here, Jiang had heard from Takumi but he wasn't going to out him. "Relax, whoever it is and whoever knows about it is sure to have a valid reason to keep it to themselves. Remember that Tetsuya, and know that we don't judge or condemn secrets kept to ensure the safety of others." After all, he planned on keeping the secret of Lady No and her daughter's involvement.

Baji then went on to continue the discussion about Ru, herself. Things weren't going to look good for either of them if all she would do is keep an eye out. Ru had to be stronger than it is right now for whatever tragedy or war that is coming to this land. Shima and Ru had to become friends and allies. "Well, we're going to need to warn Ru. Before we reached Ru, there was an attack, very skilled and elite bandits attacked a fortune teller. We saved her and as a gift she told our fortune and predicted the future. She said that the nearby villages have to prepare for a dark event to come. They must deal with their own issues if they are going to survive." His voice was as stern and authoritative as he could muster, but he wasn't speaking down to Tetsuya or trying to intimidate him. The survival of those around him was serious business. "I intend to help these people and help Shima. We will be prepared for whatever comes our way."

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While Tetsuya watches and they verbally guide him through each emotion and feeling.

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... Why Wei? Just why? xD

@Vena Sera

That's life, my brother.

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They probably would have the best sex.

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He just sighed and lowered his head. Though it shouldn't be, but it was completely believable that she wasn't listening to him or taking the time to comprehend what he was saying and why. "There lies a part of the problem, it's your ego. One day it will get you killed, it almost got you killed today. Are you fine with meeting her after the negotiations are over. I've done enough begging today, but I will beg once more. Let me do this, let me prove myself to Shima and help me save the people of Ru. I'm not as strong as you, I'm not as durable, I can't support and heal people like Kenji, but I know that I can speak, I know that I can persuade others. If I fail tomorrow then I won't say another word and take myself out of all future decisions and follow whatever you all think is the best course of action."

There was absolutely no way that these two could stand side by side and speak in harmony with one another at this current time. Sending them both or sending anyone else, for that matter would only complicate things. The entire group couldn't agree on anything, so why would they be able to agree this subject. He had no problem with them meeting her, he planned on introducing the group to her so she would know who they all were.

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Jiang Baji stood up against the wall when they arrived in Tetsuya's room. "There are six of us in all so far." He said bluntly in response to the neko's question. Baji then took a deep breath as he prepared to explain his plans for Ru tomorrow. The Dog didn't expect this to go well at all but he would tell them the truth and give it to them straight. He wasn't a fan of being the serious and straightforward type but he knew that sometimes that approach would be necessary. He started by addressing Yuudai first.

"Well, to be completely, yet reluctantly serious, I don't want to be accompanied by anyone when it comes to speaking with Lady Ru, unless it's Takumi. For starters, you and I haven't agreed on a single thing since this journey has started and we're bound to disagree on policies and negotiations in front of Lady Ru. We have very different outlooks and beliefs of this land and the wrong thing said can destroy our chance at an alliance. She's also one person who speaks for her entire clan, so she should meet only one person who speaks for our entire clan. We don't want to intimidate her with numbers or bore her with having to show courtesy to an entire group. Lady Ru isn't very traditional, according to Takumi."

Jiang then looked over at Tetsuya and addressed him. "We weren't met with the most welcoming hands, they were respectable but by their actions and words, I believe that it is safe to assume that you were unable to secure an alliance with Ru? I'm not mad or anything, so long as you did your best." Then he began to speak generally to the entire group. "Ru has to hear one united voice speaking for Shima, if we go back, contradict or trip over another person's words then we will look weak and Shima will look weak. One of us falters with their words and stutters then Shima looks weak. I know I'm asking you all to put your trust in me to do this alone, so if I fail all of the blame is on me." Jiang laid it all out for them, completely raw and unfiltered. He didn't regret a single word, and he didn't speak to be disrespectful to anyone.

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He was approached by Kenji and asked if this was the impostor in question so Jiang decided to clear the whole situation up. "He's no impostor, he's a vassal of Shima so all is well for the most part. I still don't think we will be seeing her today." He closed his eyes as time went on and the others conversed. Baji was looking forward to learning more about Ru so he could have an advantage when he meets her. Jiang quickly opened his eyes when Yuudai spoke about meeting Ru as a group. "We should discuss this when we get to his room. I do not want to speak about policies and official Shima business in a crowded or public area."

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Thunderstorm so go ahead

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Are we about to get attacked by a plethora of wolves?

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Well, I know they have school and a life outside of here, so I don't want them to feel rushed or obligated. If Mog responds and wants to make that post then let them, but if they don't or say anything, then I think it would be best for you to just move ahead with them.