The 47 Ronin v1.3 (c#1A72A6.fdr - Whoa is (Not)

8.
OISHI
And it’s dangerous.
(beat)
Sentiment is a deception, Takumi.
An imbalance in the Way of things.
It’s choosing to look at life as
how you’d wish it, rather than how
it truly is.
LORD ASANO
(smiles)
And you get all this from releasing
a fish?
OISHI
(frustrated)
All life is about balance. About
order. I’m certain the fish would
rather not be caught, but even it
knows its duty is to give its life
for its lord.
(beat)
In a fight, it is a matter of death
to lose one’s balance. Political
life is no different.
LORD ASANO
Fine. Next time I’ll eat the fish.
OISHI
It’s not about the damned fish!
The Shogun arrives in a matter of
days and here we are, dipping our
toes in the lake.
LORD ASANO
The castle is prepared.
OISHI
Yes, but are you?
(beat)
They call this visit a celebration,
but it is an inspection, Takumi.
Don’t delude yourself. I believe
Lord Kira selected your province to
try and convince the Shogun that
your lands aren’t being used
wisely. Do not underestimate him.
He has the Shogun’s ear and an
ambition not to be trifled with.
The lands of the last two daimyo to
have displeased the Shogun have
gone to Lord Kira.
LORD ASANO
Lord Kira may have his ear, but
like us, the Shogun is a samurai of
the old ways.
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