Under the Wolf Moon
Ali
02-05-2021, 03:39 PM
Surfacing, Hattori allowed fresh air to fill his lungs once more. Lament was quick to offer his gratitude as the Shogun hauled himself to his paws and stepped up the beach onto dry land, though unnecessary Hattori nodded to him. He understood and would be there if Lament ever needed his assistance in the future. He need only call. But none of that needed to be said aloud, in Hattori's mind their actions had spoken clear enough, they knew where the other stood. More than that Hattori had a better gauge of the mans fighting prowess, ashigaru he was not.
Shaking water droplets from his coat, he caught the Admere's eye. As ever he was quick to the point.
"Lament. I give you the rank of samurai. It shall be made official at the next meeting. Any questions? "