Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32 
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Nov 14, 2016 14:36:21 GMT -8
 Harumi's Blue Lily is the premier Sake House and gathering place inside the City of Quying. It is run with the kind of dedication and efficiency that comes from a man who has nothing else. A small, grassy park surrounds all but the front of the Sake House, and the patrons are frequently seen wandering the gardens and grass, or sitting on a small blanket and enjoying the weather. The inside of the House is just as simple and elegant as the outside, shades of blue and grey provide a stark contrast with the outside, but it is a calming effect if a bit depressing to spend too long in. The Sake House has no menu, the chefs and the owner himself preferring to keep things a bit fluid, offering frequent specials based on whatever food happens to be in season in Quying at the time. Given that the city is the central trade location for the entire nation, "in season" is sometimes relative to the rest of the world. |
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Sayuri Kurokawa
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Roleplay posts: 40 
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Nov 29, 2016 10:26:02 GMT -8
Sayuri and her octet of guards rode into the yard of the sake house, the Daimyo looking at the building with an unreadable expression and dark eyes. Coming here was unplanned - they'd been on their way to the Daimyo's palace when she'd happened to glance down a side street, and spotted the name of this establishment upon a sign. Harumi's Blue Lily. Something about it had tugged at the lady Daimyo's mind, and she'd impulsively turned this way. Now she was sliding down off the back of her horse, the blue roan tossing his head with an angry snort until she tossed the reins to one of her guards with a quiet but firmly-spoken command.
"Remain here. I won't be long." The black fabric of her hakama swished as she walked briskly toward the structure before her, dark blue sleeve of haori rustling when her hand raised to slide the door open. A few inky strands escaped from the loose tail her long hair had been gathered into, falling forward over her shoulder as she stepped inside - being sure to toe off her sandals within the genkan, as was only polite - and stepped up into the sake house proper. Despite looking completely calm and collected on the outside, Sayuri's heart was thundering, and she didn't know why. It was completely illogical.
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Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Nov 29, 2016 10:58:13 GMT -8
It took a moment for the Daimyo's presence to register amongst the patrons of the Sake House, the overwhelming majority of whom were citizens of Quying and likely had never even seen her before. After a few moments the silence spread for a moment throughout the House as the patrons all bowed or kneeled as appropriate for their station. The lull was enough to catch the attention of the establishment's proprietor, and he came out of the back just as his customers returned to their conversations, loneliness and/or studies.
Goto Harumi was wearing his typical vibrant colors, and knew after many years that silemce in his establishment either meant the start of a fight or the arrival of someone important. Either one would require his attention, though he froze at the sight of who had just walked into his Sake House, before bowing in respect, but his words failed him.
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Sayuri Kurokawa
Established
Roleplay posts: 40
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Nov 29, 2016 11:11:11 GMT -8
Sayuri inclined her head ever so slightly in response to the open display of respect given to her by the sake house's occupants, and took another step inward. Before she could go any further, however, the establishment's owner made an appearance, and the Daimyo could've sworn her heart ceased to beat altogether. She knew that face. It'd been more than a decade since she'd seen it, and their parting had been fraught with anger and heartache, but she would never forget him. Goto Harumi. The boy who had been her childhood friend, and had become her first and only love.. and who she'd been forced to leave behind to marry Daimyo Kurokawa.
The moment seemed to stretch out into eternity as she stared at him across the expanse of the room, her face impassive but her eyes flickering with emotion. Finally Sayuri broke out of her stupor and forced herself to move, crossing the space between them until she was able to speak without raising her voice.. just within the range of propriety. She bowed slightly to him, astonishing for a Daimyo, then straightened as she spoke. Much to her own amazement, despite her tumultuous emotions and the rapid pounding of her heart, her voice was perfectly steady.
"Harumi-san.. it seems you've done quite well for yourself since last I saw you."
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Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Nov 29, 2016 11:45:52 GMT -8
His own heart thudded to match hers, and he knew not whether he felt joy, sadness, or anger at her presence here. Propriety demand he reveal nothing though. Her own bow surprised him, and he returned it with a further one of his own.
"Daimyo-sama, thank you. You have done better though, it would seem. I was grieved to hear about the passing of your husband." The rat bastard echoed in his head but was not visible outwardly.
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Sayuri Kurokawa
Established
Roleplay posts: 40
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Nov 29, 2016 11:53:52 GMT -8
"Then you were one of few." The words were tinged with something that was almost amusement. Not even Sayuri had mourned the death of her husband. There had been no affection between them, although she owed him much - he'd given her independence, unheard of for a woman in Tawakoshi. But he had been a cold, hard man, and although he'd treated his people fairly, they hadn't loved him. She certainly hadn't. Sayuri found herself struggling, now, with greetings and pleasantries exchanged. What did she say to him? Was he still angry at her for choosing duty over him, even though choosing love would've meant the life of fugitives for them both?
"I am here to discuss trade with the Daimyo and will be in the city for a few days at least. It would please me to speak with you at greater length before I depart, if you can spare the time for an old friend."
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Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Nov 29, 2016 12:39:06 GMT -8
"I would be most honored to do so, Daimyo-sama."
He kept it as formal as he could so as not to give away any emotion he felt. Because, in truth, he was not sure what he felt about her being there. Confusion mostly. He had distanced himself from the pain he felt at her marrying the previous daimyo by living with monks until he came to terms with it. He had engrossed himself in everything he tried his hand at to block it out, and in an instant it had all come crashing back again.
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Sayuri Kurokawa
Established
Roleplay posts: 40
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Nov 29, 2016 13:02:17 GMT -8
"Thank you. Perhaps I will return this evening and we can speak in private?" The prospect of being alone with Goto, discussing.. ancestors only knew what, filled her with trepidation. She'd missed him greatly when she was made to wed the Daimyo, the longing only made more painful by their angry parting. She wanted to know what he'd been doing while they were parted.. she wanted to know if he'd missed her as she'd missed him. Her fingers unconsciously clutched the sleeves of her haori, and she had to take a quick step back before she did something regrettable.
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Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Nov 29, 2016 14:25:13 GMT -8
"That would be perfectly acceptable Daimyo-sama. I shall ensure I have a private room available this evening."
He was confused, certainly angry, and he had no idea how he would maintain composure this evening. It would be a private meeting at least, so any slip in the facade would not be known. Perhaps he would close early tonight, that way noone would be around to overhear.
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Sayuri Kurokawa
Established
Roleplay posts: 40
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Nov 30, 2016 9:30:01 GMT -8
"Until tonight then. Goodbye, Harumi-san." Sayuri inclined her head to him in a small nod, then turned and wandered back toward the entrance. Slipping her shoes on once more, she ventured out into the yard, clambering easily up onto the back of her horse again. Then she turned in the direction of the Daimyo's palace, her guards clustered around her.
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Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Nov 30, 2016 10:38:34 GMT -8
He bowed low once more before replying.
"Until tonight, farewell Daimyo-sama."
Once she left, he headed to the back to begin cleaning out one of the private rooms and inforrming his staff they could depart early for the night.
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Sayuri Kurokawa
Established
Roleplay posts: 40
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Dec 1, 2016 9:25:31 GMT -8
<That night>
Sayuri returned after the sun had set, accompanied by only three of her guard. The traveling garb of hakama and haori had been exchanged for one of her simpler kimono, which still allowed for freedom of movement if need be. Her hair had been gathered back and held in place with hair sticks that bore dangling lotus charms, and her katana was tucked through her obi. Dismounting with ease, she moved toward the building, two of her guards remaining outside while the third followed her in. She left her geta in the genkan, she looked around with slight puzzlement, wondering why the place was completely empty.
"Odd..."
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Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Dec 1, 2016 14:17:58 GMT -8
Goto was dressed as he was earlier, having spent the time preparing the back room. On the table in the back was a steaming pot of sake and a fresh set of tempura rolls.
He greeted the Daimyo with a respectful bow, and a calm, if unsure, greeting.
"Welcome back to my House, Daimyo-sama. I hope your business with Daimyo Zuikaku went well."
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Sayuri Kurokawa
Established
Roleplay posts: 40
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Dec 1, 2016 20:23:00 GMT -8
Sayuri's heart flipped over as Goto appeared again, and she returned his bow with a respectful inclination of her head, her eyes never leaving him. It was so good to see him again, even if things were strange between them. That was, however, to be expected.
"Yes. Zuikaku-san is very polite, and surprisingly open-minded, for a Daimyo." She hesitated slightly, then ventured an uncertain question.
"Do you normally close so early..? I would think your business would thrive after sunset..."
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Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Dec 2, 2016 3:59:54 GMT -8
"His open-mindedness is one of the reasons I stayed here. And no, I don't normally close this early Daimyo-sama, but with such a prestigious guest coming tonight I figured it would be best."
Goto still did not know how he felt about her being here yet. A part of him was happy about it but another part wished she hadn't, it brought up a whole host of emotions he had not felt in a long time, as he had actively tried to forget them.
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Sayuri Kurokawa
Established
Roleplay posts: 40
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Dec 2, 2016 8:59:42 GMT -8
"I see." Sayuri sounded a touch surprised by this. He'd shut down his entire business just so that they could meet privately? She wasn't sure how to feel about that. She also wasn't sure what it implied. That he anticipated there would be heated words which he didn't want his customers to overhear? Or perhaps a more pleasant outcome? She glanced toward the guard that had followed her inside, and gestured toward the private room Goto had prepared for them - the armored man took up a position just outside the door, standing at the ready with hand on the hilt of his katana. Sayuri approached the room and moved inside, settling down at the table there, legs folding in front of her body as she tugged the sheathed blade out of her obi and set it on the floor beside her.
"I didn't get to compliment you earlier, but your establishment is quite lovely. And very popular, according to what I've heard." She folded her hands in her lap, looking at the man she had once hoped to marry.
"..It suits you. You always were very personable."
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Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Dec 2, 2016 13:04:56 GMT -8
Goto followed her to the table, taking the seat opposite her and pouring them both a cup of light sake.
"Thank you. Being personable took me a while after you left. I spent a long time in relative solitude."
He paused, not really desiring to dampen the mood so early on in their first encounter since they were both so young, ten years ago.
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Sayuri Kurokawa
Established
Roleplay posts: 40
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Dec 2, 2016 14:57:44 GMT -8
Emotion flickered across Sayuri's face for a brief moment, regret and sadness painting her lovely features with temporary darkness. Unable to bring herself to respond right away, she reached out to take the cup of sake and raised it to her lips, sipping delicately at the rice wine. Then the cup was again lowered to the table, her gaze fixated upon the liquid within the vessel as she tried to find her words.
"I see. I suppose it would be cruel of me to ask how you've spent the years since we parted ways."
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Goto Harumi
Established
Roleplay posts: 32
Age: 31
Physical Description: He is a tall man, with a lithe, athletic build that he maintains regularly. He has little in the way of scars, suggesting that he has had an easy life, though this is not the case. A soft look in his eye marks him as friendly, and he is often with a piece of straw in his mouth.
Clothes and Equipment: He tends to wear colorful striped robes, preferably green or purple in shade. He owns a katana and a bow, but does not carry them unless he anticipates using them, be it for ceremonial or their intended purpose.
Registered: Jul 10, 2016 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Goto Harumi on Dec 5, 2016 10:35:49 GMT -8
He shook his head in disagreement to her statement.
"On the contrary, what I did afterwards helped me come to terms with what you did. I travelled alone for a long while, before falling in with some monks. It was they who helped me understand your reasons, and I eventually forgave you. I didn't forget, but I did forgive. After that I came to Quying, served the Daimyo fighting pirates for a long time until I had saved enough and was owed enough favors that I could open this place. Been here ever since."
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Sayuri Kurokawa
Established
Roleplay posts: 40
Age: 28
Physical Description: Typical of her people, Sayuri is of diminutive stature, standing 5'1" tall and having a very slender build. Her hair is long, falling to her ankles when unbound, and is a dark, inky black in color; her skin is pale, and her eyes are a deep, earthy brown. She has no distinguishing markings, and her only striking feature is that her features are very delicate and lovely.
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Clothes and Equipment: Having only recently been released from her unlawful imprisonment, Sayuri wears the simplest clothes of a farmer, and has no weaponry or any possessions of note.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jun 25, 2016 18:16:27 GMT -8
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Post by Sayuri Kurokawa on Dec 5, 2016 11:24:59 GMT -8
'Come to terms' with what she did. Sayuri's features grew stony. As though she'd had any choice in the matter. If she had chosen to forsake her duty and run away with Goto, as her heart - and the man himself - had wanted, they would've been forced to live on the run.. or flee Tawakoshi entirely. That wasn't the sort of life she would've wanted for them. She was silent as she listened to Goto speak of how he'd spent his time, the monks, serving the Daimyo, purchasing this place... She tapped the tip of a fingernail upon the sake cup that she was, perhaps, gripping too tightly. Several very long moments of tense silence followed before she finally spoke, her tone carefully neutral, aside from a hint of curiosity.
"You speak of what I did as though I chose specifically to hurt you, Goto. Is that what you think?" She wanted an answer to that before she said anything else, although anger and hurt bubbled within her.
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