Daidoji Gosei was always a quiet child. He grew up completely nontalkative. He always wanted to be alone. His preferred daytime activities were to roam the woods near his family's estate by himself, with only the trees and animals to bother him. Even as a small child, he was a fantastic hunter, and he wanted nothing more than to practice his skills in insolation.
Gosei grew and his attitudes did not change. He cared little for others, preferring greatly to be left alone. He joined the Harriers so that he would be allowed more time in the quiet of solitude, even when serving his daimyo faithfully. He excelled at his assignments, his skills with tracking and the bow only becoming sharpened with time. Daidoji Gosei has become one of the best trackers and hunters in the service of the Daidoji.
His family could not be more ashamed. His father is a ranking courtier in the Emperor's court. His mother was once an Otomo, and is descended directly from the Emperor's own line. Though they would never admit as much in public, they are offended that Gosei chose a martial lifestyle over the civilized life they tried to teach him. They are also worried about what will happen when they die or retire and Gosei is required to take control of the family's relatively large number of holdings.
To this end, they have done what Gosei nearly considers unforgivable: they have assigned him a personal assistant. Daidoji Komisa is a skilled courtier who is always by Gosei's side. He follows the Crane lord, smoothing the feathers he ruffles and attempting to teach him the value of civility. Komisa, needless to say, has a long, difficult, and utterly thankless job ahead of him.
In addition, they have arranged for Gosei to have a civilized bride. Doji Tokinto is a lovely girl, but quite talkative. Gosei has met her once and does not care to again until they are forced to marry. After that, he fully intends to let his wife take care of their affairs, and he will make plans to see her for religious festivals. Well, the more important ones, at least.
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