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Fic post from my archive.

May It Concern

Shuuei writes a letter to his family about what he's just discovered. Humor, I-2

My Dear Most Honored and Respected Elder Brothers Who Almost Got Me Killed,

Date: 2007-03-27 07:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] majochan.livejournal.com
*squees over fic*

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

Date: 2007-03-27 09:50 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] written-in-blue.livejournal.com
Ahhhh, what a lovely piece of Ran-snark. *purrs*

Date: 2007-03-28 12:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] grey-damaskena.livejournal.com
?!

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.

Date: 2007-03-28 02:20 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] grey-damaskena.livejournal.com
Ah, that's quite interesting. I don't recall that part from any of the posts, but I'll have to run through them all and check again. Not a detail that I want to miss: 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. Since he was the most promising of the princes, and no one had ever paid attention to Ryuuki before Shou discovered him and raised him into place.

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 . . .

Date: 2007-03-28 04:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] grey-damaskena.livejournal.com
Seiran's never had any personal ambition, it's true: something I think you dealt with this admirably in the AU, so that he decided to pursue the throne of his own volition (actually, it's somewhat amusing how closely your thinking has followed mine and [livejournal.com profile] majochan's thus far, as you will see in future updates ;-) ). Pride Seiran certainly has, and a great deal of it, but everything seems to be personal with him.

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 . . .

Date: 2007-03-28 05:24 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vedranempress.livejournal.com
I was under the impression that Shouka went to find Seiran under the orders of the previous Emperor, not Shou. As a matter of fact, I was under the impression that Shouka took orders only from the previous Emperor and no one else.



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.

Date: 2007-03-28 06:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] grey-damaskena.livejournal.com
Well, it's certainly true that Shouka originally went to find Seiran due to the previous Emperor's order. However, Shou knew about it, and didn't make any attempt to bring Seien back to the palace later on, even when it seemed that none of the other princes were worthy of becoming the heir.

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. :-)

Date: 2007-03-28 05:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cearney.livejournal.com
I'm reading your stories for quite some time now, but didn't leave a commment. Until now, lol. Your stories are great! Thanks for posting them!

Date: 2007-03-29 09:47 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lady-readwolf.livejournal.com
LOL! I love the salutation! That was just... [beaming grin]
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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