If I Have Fate On A Character, Can I Spend That On Something Else?

By Harry Paget Flashman, in L5R LCG: Rules Discussion

Hi. Can you point me in the right direction on this?

Say I put a character into play and place 2 fate on the character.
Later, I want to play an event for 2 fate. Can I use the fate on my character to cover the cost? Or is that 2-fate investment basically locked onto the character?

Thanks. If that's something you can point me towards as a reference in the rules, it would be hugely appreciated.

Many thanks,

Randy

Fate

The amount of fate a player has available at any given time is represented (as open information) by fate tokens in his or her fate pool.

Therefore, fate not in your fate pool is not available to you.

Okay. Makes sense.
Thanks for the quick reply and have a great rest-of-the-day!