Said the Tiger to the Phoenix

[angelinspired]

The nights air was cool, bring about a solemn peacefulness that made all past troubles simply crumble away. Lu Xun found himself watching the bright moon above as he drew nearer his destination. A gentle breeze tickled his exposed skin, and brought tears to his tired eyes, causing him to huddle deeper into his cloak. A yawn escaped the young advisor as he tried unsuccessfully to rub the tiredness from his eyes. He’d left Jian Ye with great haste at the request of Sun Quan, stopping only when it was absolutely necessary. His mission was a delicate one, which would require a certain amount of honesty and integrity that is hard to come by in politics. However, he was confident everything would work out.

His only traveling companion, a white mare named Angel, brought him back to the present as she stopped before the gates of Chang Sha. The sight before him wasn’t anything like the picture he’d painted mentally. With a smile and shake of his head, he lowered the hood concealing his face. He tucked his arms back into the cloak, feeling almost naked when his hands didn’t run into the swords usually at his sides. It was after dusk, and his dark attire made it more difficult to be spotted, but after a few short moments the guards asked his business.

[Maroon]“My name is Lu Xun, and I’m here on behalf of the Lord of Wu; Sun Quan. I seek an audience with Lord Liu Bei to discuss the future of our two great kingdoms.”[/Maroon]

[Liu Bei [Ret]]

The guards on duty were rather surprised by Lu Xun's presence. The Wu officials' presence was kindly received by the guards, offering a hint of the politeness that would receive Lu Xun within the city.

"Please, you are welcome within the city," was the guards' response as the gates were thrown open to the traveler. "Master Liu is in the palace and eagerly awaits any and all visitors. Seek him out there."