Nozomi stepped out, clearly concerned by the sounds of vomit. She scratched her head and asked, "So, uh, too much liquor?"

"That is a weird revelation," Nozomi admitted. She scratched her head and then shrugged. "I don't really need to know how this happened."

"No, no, I think I can help. I'll just need you to be quiet so I can concentrate on the kami," Nozomi explained. She pulled out her holoslates and thumbed through until she found the right one. Then, she got on her knees and began her ritual.

"Hey, Nozomi here," she announced to the kami. She readjusted her glasses. "So I never actually studied the spell but I do remember there being one that can help when somebody eats poisonous stuff."

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D2 EN Commune with Earth TN 10: 4d10o10k3 34

D2 EN Importune Jurojin's Balm TN 20: 4d10o10k3 12

That's going to be a wash this time. If only they were reversed.

"Ah, no, I will let you know when I've done it," Nozomi murmured. She rubbed her palms together and then removed her glasses.

When the kami seemed to be fully present with her, she dipped her head. "Please forgive me for my informality earlier. There is no excuse for my behavior."

She lifted her head and gestured with it towards her Lion sister. "She is afflicted with illness from local fauna. It pains me to see another member of my clan suffering thusly."

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D2 EN Commune with Earth TN 10, Second Try: 4d10o10k3 23

D2 EN Importune Jurojin's Balm TN 20, Second Try: 4d10o10k3 38

D2 EN Casting Importuned Jurojin's Balm TN 20, VP for +1k1: 5d10o10k4 27

One fixed up Shoan!

Nozomi did a lot of esoteric magical things. Really, it was one of the few times she seemed to be a priestess instead of some awkward woman.

At the end of it all, she picked up her glasses, rubbed a smudge out of a lens, and put them back on. With it came the not-so-outstanding Nozomi. "There may be some indigestion from how sick you were. The body returning to equilibrium," she admitted, "But the actual poison should be removed from your system."

"Ah, the kami can be demanding, but I think they ultimately enjoy helping." Nozomi grimaced. "Don't quote me on that though, please."

"That is our purpose in the clan," the Kitsu said with a smile. It turned a bit more impish as a thought occurred to her. "Every family in the Lion serves one. Among the other clans, I cannot be so sure."

"Oh my, you do have bold statements to make," Nozomi said with a slightly haughty laugh. Still anxious, as she often was, but she was a Lion after all.

"And the Daidoji are the only ones meant for a proper fight, yes? And trade, apparently. They really do have a lot of slack to pick up."

"Exactly! You get it." The Kitsu looked a bit mollified, her eyes focused on the way up to the roof. "It's going to be hard to find someone to marry."