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Encryption: High

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Location: Kyoto Base

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Recipient: Captain Rin

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Sender: Ryuu Akami

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Subject: Escort

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I write to you today to inform you that lady luck was with us when we encountered each other. I have written a report about our escort and spoke well of you and your fellow Golden Chrysanthemums pilots that day. You could say that the Shogunate has taken note of this report and of you, captain Rin.

I am part of the Takeda Clan, a branch of two clans in our faction. Our clan's main role is to get information about Samura's operations, their members, whereabouts and in the end - to destroy them from the face of existence. I do think this goal coincides with the Golden Chrysanthemums in someway and that we can help each other to achieve this. Both parties shall benefit from the success.

In turn I hope we can become valuable allies in the times to come. As I'm sure our value towards your faction will still be revealed with the endless spinning wheel towards the future. And yours to to ours.

ohhh... Rin... On an unofficial note. It would be nice, the next time we meet, that you'll let Hakano have her way at the bar. After a good day's worth of work of course!

Arigato,
Ryuu Akami
Takeda Clan

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Encryption: High

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Location: Kyoto Base

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Recipient: Captain Rin

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Sender: Ryuu Akami

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Subject: Hanako and bars

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I see now that how I articulated myself in my previous message could be interpreted as seducing lady Hanako.
I am but a busy man captain Rin. I would not turn her down, for I am but man, but I currently do not have time for such things. Most truths off ill intent come out when one over indulges in our ancient drink of Sake of which we have a moderate amount of in Kyoto. This is how we open up our recruits from time to time and how I myself was initiated along with a lot of other things. I took a liking to the method since it takes the edge off of things where in reality we are under constant pressure. I also do love Sake might I say.

I do however understand your concerns, might I propose that I get to know yourself and Hakano, at your own leisure, somewhere where you deem it to be safe. I will bring more than enough Sake along with some personnel, for my own safety, if you would allow it. Would love to taste some of Golden Chrysanthemums' Sake as well.
Rumours speak well of your brewery.

The munitions are well appreciated captain Rin. In times of need and constant operations undergoing supplies can run short.

I see our Clan's goal has caught some intrigue. All I can say for now is that we are a fairly new Clan but have a long line of lineage. We come from a collective of several different Clans within our faction and have unity under Takeda. The destruction of Samura is our Clans primary focus.

If you are willing to drink with me one day, perhaps I'll be able to share more information. Hopefully you'll do the same.


Arigato,
Ryuu Akami
Takeda Clan

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Encryption: High

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Location: Kyoto Base

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Recipient: Captain Rin

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Sender: Ryuu Akami

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Subject: Hanako and bars

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I have heard stories that the Golden Chrysanthemums create fine female warriors. From our encounter and from what you are saying I believe the stories to be true. I respect this. Kusari is but a dangerous place with its current government. It is wise to train your soldiers like you do.

I shall make my way to Morioka tomorrow if this timing fits into your schedule Rin. I have trust in my crew, they will do no such thing as to harass any sister of yours. Still we will sleep the night over on our vessel.
The personnel has already checked the storage levels of Sake on Kyoto and I will bring as many bottles as my ship can carry. Hopefully enough for each person on the base to have a nice glass and the ones we don't finish I present to you as a gift, if you'll accept it that is. It is one of our best batches.

Till we meet again captain Rin.

Arigato,
Ryuu Akami
Takeda Clan