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From the end of Friday Night History Season 2, to a series of paintings and other art fleshing out the world of Confluence, to trans pride hammerhead sharks, here is the patrons’ update for 31 August: https://www.patreon.com/posts/updates-31-whats-88579188
Yes, it’s time: it’s Friday Night History 63, “Shogunate versus Predator.” In which we examine how the Shogunate might have responded to one Predator on the loose in 1840.
In short: the image of one guy and his sword is attractive, especially to American notions of rugged individualism, but the fact of the matter is, if a daimyo and his entire line got wiped out, rendering his vassals ronin, the Shogunate would notice, and act.
This would be a threat to Shogunate authority, to the safety of neighboring domains, and a possible trigger to peasant uprising, all of which the Shogunate would want to avoid.
But anyway, for the rest, read/listen on.
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“10 Forms of House Isawa” #4: “School Gate.” In which Kasu picks up Emi from school, and arrived in her work attire complete with the shitkicker boots that say “I am here to advocate for my daughter and I will not be moved.”
(Confluence) 10 Forms of House Isawa #3- “Laughter”
Kasu laughs, probably because of something River said to lift her spirits. It’s a comfortably warm summer day in Miyagi. Behind Kasu is the Sendai City Museum.
Next in the “10 Forms” series is #2, “Platform.” House Isawa– River, Emi, and Kasu– wait for a train on the platform at Sendai Station. River and Emi are distracting each other, Kasu is actually watching out for the train. Full version with commentary at
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