Cai pondered Piao Bai's suggestion "At the very least I can help you learn how to defend and run away more effectively."

She had witnessed too many young bailiffs end up dead or crippled when emboldened by their training into taking foolish engagements, despite facing more experienced fighters ...

I shall be largely on hiatus for a small while. Possibly at least a month to three months.

Apologies to Ree, and to Nav+Kit, who are I think (or will eventually be) awaiting posts from me.

PMs will generate a notification email to me, so if a message needs to reach me, a PM is best.

Cai conceded the little drago... not-so-little-any-more dragon-man had a point regarding their assailants.

"Without the interference of their magic, and in their absence, I expect there should be nothing preventing you returning to the tattoo. But you are correct in that, if they decide to risk ...

I'm going to take the month of radio silence as a sign that Joe's busy settling into his new place and post as Cai.

Awesome <3

I'll hold off posting as Cai for now, just in case Joe wants to join the main Road to Shanyi thread.

Welcome back, Joe! How did the move go?

I second this motion to nag Ree to post for us ;)

On a related note, we've reached another point in Road to Shanyi where there is an opportunity for Abmesh to make his appearance. If inclined, the posting order I'd suggest is Piao Bai > Abmesh making his ...

Cai closed her eyes and allowed herself to relax while Piao Bai played his sets. It was not something the Jinyiwei often had the opportunity or inclination to appreciate.

When Piao Bai finished his performance, she accepted his offer to assist her to her feet "Thank you, Piao Bai. Duty awaits." Cai ...

Then fun I shall have
Crisis incoming =D

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Cai settled next to Kaili and accepted the letter with no show of emotion, but a flash of her concern travelled through the link with Piao Bai.

For an imperial missive to have reached Kaili within a night of their arrival meant only one thing: an assignment directly from the provincial ...

With regards to your last post, and the Imperial missive - was there something specific you had in mind for that, or is it a random plot hook for me to work with?

i.e
"This came while you were resting." Kaili handed over a letter with an Imperial Seal upon it.

The flute's notes lilted around the room and Cai slowed her entry to examine the scene. Seeing Piao Bai surrounded by hot springs guests and attendants Cai was suddenly reminded of, more than anything else, her womanising fellow Jinyiwei Hongjiang Mu.

The thought of the overly fastidious man and ...

No, it's your post :)
Joe said he'd join the main thread sometime after March 20, as per below:

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(08:53:32) Cai: On a related note, it's getting pretty close to a point where Abmesh can make his entry into the main thread I think. We've reached the hot springs, Ree's next post will likely give ...

Reference material for the hot springs garden - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_g ... _and_trees
Feel free to elaborate further if any scene needs it

While Piao Bái surrendered to the lap of luxury in the hands of the hot springs attendants, the Jinyiwei settled crosslegged under a weeping plum tree in the walled gardens. Cai positioned herself out of sight of the usual strolling paths, and breathed in the sweet scent of plum blossoms. No matter ...

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Characters Involved:

An unwitting protagonist on the hunt for his estranged and disowned sister: Cristobal Melgarejo De Quijas http://www.tharshaddin.com/rp/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3783

A host of ...