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Fic post from my archive.
Shuuei writes a letter to his family about what he's just discovered.
My Dear Most Honored and Respected Elder Brothers Who Almost Got Me Killed,
Fic post from my archive.
Shuuei writes a letter to his family about what he's just discovered.
My Dear Most Honored and Respected Elder Brothers Who Almost Got Me Killed,
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Date: 2007-03-27 07:59 pm (UTC)Most favorite part is where Shuuei thought that if he pointed out that what he did was for Ryuuki's sake, Seien probably wouldn't kill him (noticing that there was no mention of pain and suffering...)
Majo
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Date: 2007-03-27 08:12 pm (UTC)Yeah, I think Shuuei's smart enough to know he'd be stuck with the pain and suffering. *snerks*
I so /very/ much want more canon of the Ran clan.
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Date: 2007-03-27 09:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-03-27 11:07 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-03-28 12:35 am (UTC)Huge amounts of awesome! Yesyesyes. Oh how I love snark, and Shuuei is in fine form here. If the rest of the Ran clan is the same I very much look forward to future occasions when you write them.
I'm somewhat confused by exactly what Shuuei's saying, though-- part of his purpose, I'm sure, but. Is Shuuei saying that he was initially sent to kill Seien? And how exactly was it for Ryuuki's sake? I feel like there's more to this than I understand and am perishing of curiosity.
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Date: 2007-03-28 01:10 am (UTC)The idea is that, after Seien was exiled, Ran could no longer support him as Emperor. So, for the sake of a stable throne, it would be best if he were actually eliminated to leave Ryuuki free and clear. I /think/ this is actually novel canon, but I don't remember which of my pile of Kage's posts I got that out of; it might have been the comments. ^_^;
What I know is my personal suspicion is that the way Ran kept from having any of their leaders assassinated by the old Emperor while he was breaking the great families' power, was by devoting themselves to the good of the kingdom and throne. And that this is why they supported first Seien and then Ryuuki.
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Date: 2007-03-28 02:20 am (UTC)The Ran family seems to have kept their noses out of politics, I recall that being mentioned. I do heartily wonder what they've been up to instead . . . maybe they stuck with the military (which could be part of the reason for Shuuei's change in career paths), or went into commerce? I recall it being said that if Ryuuki had showed his abilities earlier then the crown would have gotten an official out of the Ran clan (in other words, Shuuei), and I got the impression that it would have been a Good Thing. But no one said specifically why . . .
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Date: 2007-03-28 03:49 am (UTC)I'm getting really curious about the Ran, you know. Because it is mentioned that Ryuuren's peculiarities mean than his older brothers can avoid political entanglements... but that's not exactly the same as staying out of politics, which was my first thought. And in the novel continuity, Ran is getting into politics with a vengeance. And I do remember one of Kage's summaries dealing with the fact that Shuuei was sent to train up as an official for Seien, to support him, and was only diverted from that after Seien's exile. So it makes me wonder just what the clan's long-term plans /are/. *puzzles at it*
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Date: 2007-03-28 04:14 am (UTC)I'm infinitely curious about the Ran family, since they're a lurking presence but seldom directly in sight. They are coming increasingly into play, though, especially considering what's been forecast for the next novel (and yes, I'm buying it as soon as it comes out, just for the pictures). Getting Shuuei to maneuver a possible hook for Ryuuki into place and possibly setting an acquisitive eye towards Shuurei and her Kou family connections, they're moving and with a vengeance. I can't wait to see what comes of it . . .
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Date: 2007-03-28 05:24 am (UTC)I always thought that Shuuei trying to track down Seien was in order to keep an eye on him in case circumstances required his return.
Actually, didn't Shuuei himself said that the reason they tried to find Seien was to make sure that no other clan will try to use him by putting him back into power and thus gaining power for said clan? I'm sure this is anime-canon at the very least.
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Date: 2007-03-28 06:57 am (UTC)I don't recall the exact reason Shuuei gave for why he tried to track down Seien, though, will have to rewatch to see if it's as you say. :-)
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Date: 2007-03-28 03:41 pm (UTC)Ah, that does sound familiar! Definitely anime canon, I think.
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Date: 2007-03-28 05:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-03-28 06:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-03-29 09:47 am (UTC)Oh, wait--I forgot to finish reading. !.!
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[blinks] Shuuei tried to kill... Ryuuki? Or was supposed to? [blinks] or is he referring to his impromptu match with Seiran? >.< All the Ran brothers must be very interesting conversationalists if the two youngest are any indication.
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Date: 2007-03-29 04:06 pm (UTC)No, Shuuei was sent after Seien, "to keep him from being used by anyone" during the succession struggles; my speculation on this is that he was sent to kill Seien, so that Ryuuki would have an untrammeled path to the throne after it all.