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 7, 2016 10:36:58 GMT -8
"I know you did not do it to hurt me, but that's exactly what it did. I would have done whatever it took to make that work, fled to whatever corner of the world I had to, and to hell with all who stood in my way."
Perhaps he was not as over what had happened as he had thought, and he struggled, successfully, to reign in his emotions.
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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 Dec 7, 2016 11:01:29 GMT -8
"A life on the run, forced into exile and hiding... I wanted better than that for you. I didn't want to live under the threat of being hunted and the risk of execution. Otosan never would have let us go, he would have hunted us forever, and Hayate..." Speaking the name of her deceased husband sent a shiver down the slender woman's spine. She fixed Goto with brown eyes so dark they looked black, begging him to understand.
"He wouldn't have forgiven such an insult. It would have started a war. I couldn't do that, to you, to the people of Tawakoshi. I hated every moment of being married to him. But it had to be done. Never for a moment think that I wanted that life."
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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 8, 2016 6:12:51 GMT -8
"Then we could have fled Tawakoshi. Daimyo Zuikaku-sama is the only one with reach beyond this land, and even his is very limited. They would have never found us..."
He sighed and looked far off for a moment, remembering the words of his sensei and began to visibly relax, letting the frustration slide off of him.
"My old sensei, who travelled the world before returning home and is one of the few who has done so from here, told me great things about the lands beyond. They do not compare to our beautiful Tawakoshi, but they are enough that we could have lived a happy life, albeit a simple one. Of course, we did not know that at the time."
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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 9, 2016 10:05:00 GMT -8
"And could you have lived with yourself, knowing that our actions led to countless deaths as two proud men fought over their slighted honor in a pointless war?" That was the main thing that had forced Sayuri to do her duty. Knowing that Hayate would've begun a war with her father just to get vengeance for the stain on his honor of having his intended bride run away with some.. commoner. She set down the mostly-untouched cup of sake, putting her hands atop the table and looking at Goto intently.
"Can you honestly say you never would've wondered about those we left behind? About how many people died just so I could avoid my duty? That you never would've come to resent me for making the choice that forced you out of our home, away from everything we'd ever known?" It was clear that she'd spent a long time thinking about this. About what her life would've been like had she run away with Goto instead of marrying Hayate. And she had come to the conclusion that their love would've withered and died beneath the heat of his growing resentment and hatred for 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 Dec 12, 2016 17:38:04 GMT -8
"Yes, but I discovered that without you, I became a selfish man. Still am, perhaps, though I do what I can to help those less fortunate than myself."
Of course, that he was so charitable brought him many customers, so even that was not an entirely selfless act.
"As for resenting you...I did that anyway, for a long time. Not any more, I have grown a bit wiser. I understand now why you did not do it. Everything you said I considered. And I realized that in your place I would have done that, for I did not consider the consequences of my actions back then. You did, you always did see the big picture, and likely that is why you were chosen, and became Daimyo upon your husband's death."
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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 12, 2016 20:20:54 GMT -8
Sayuri was silent for several very long moments after Goto spoke his mind, and then she nodded slowly.
"I've always done my duty. Even when it was the last thing I wanted. That is why I stayed in a loveless marriage until he died. But I never forgot you." This last was spoken softly, and her gaze dropped away from Goto, fixing upon the table. She couldn't look at him. She didn't want to see the contempt, the pity, on his face. She didn't think he would react favorably to this statement. She'd hurt him, after all. Why would he care that she'd suffered through a loveless marriage while her heart kept pining for him?
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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 Jan 5, 2017 16:38:49 GMT -8
Goto allowed the silence to stretch on for a few more moments, contemplating his words and choosing them carefully.
"I am truly sorry to hear that the entire marriage was loveless...I would not wish that upon anyone. I had hoped that you would at least find some happiness with him, indeed I may have resented you more had I known. But that is in the past now...and I never forgot you either."
He admitted the last a bit reluctantly, but he had not opened up in a long time to anyone, he had numerous acquaintances but few real friends in the city, unwilling to really open up 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 Jan 6, 2017 11:36:29 GMT -8
Her gaze practically leaped upward from the table to settle upon Goto's face. Although many years had passed since they were together last, she could still read his expressions and the emotion in his eyes. Could he still do the same with her? If so, he'd see the nearly fearful hope in her gaze as she looked at him, struggling with herself over what she wanted to say next. Her heart clamored to speak its piece, while her brain cautioned against it. In the end, a heart long forced into silence would remain stifled no longer.
"Is there any chance that you still care for me, Goto? As you said, I am Daimyo now.. there is nothing holding me back any longer. I'm held to no one's desires but my own." And what she desired was to be with him. That was what she'd always wanted. Now there were no barriers to keep them apart.. none except the pain of their past. Could he look past that and remember how he'd felt for her back then? Would that be enough of a reason to try again?
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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 Jan 10, 2017 16:17:41 GMT -8
"Of course I still care...but is this a wise decision? It has been so long..."
He trailed off, reading the expression on her face and understanding it completely, but afraid of what was to come. Goto had wanted this opportunity for years, to finally tell her all of this and win her back somehow, but now that it was here, the idea was a frightening one. What if they both had changed too much for it to work?
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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 Jan 10, 2017 20:12:20 GMT -8
"Wisdom plays little part in matters of love.. and when it does, pain is usually the outcome. I won't pressure you. I'm simply letting you know that if a part of you still wants me, my heart has always been yours." Fingertips anxiously stroking her sake cup, Sayuri lifted the vessel and drained the remainder of its contents. Setting aside the cup, she then stood with grace and ease, studiously ignoring the anxiety she felt while her hands folded into the voluminous sleeves of her kimono.
"I'll be in Quying for a few more days. And after that... Well. You know where to find me. Whenever you make your decision, I'll be waiting." Her lips curved into the smallest of smiles, and then she turned away, exiting the private room. Unless Goto stopped her, she'd collect her shoes, and her guards, and return to the Daimyo's palace for the evening.
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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 Jan 23, 2017 15:52:03 GMT -8
"You always knew just what to say, but...this is not something I will make a decision on right now. I need time to think, to see someone you never expected to see again, save perhaps at a festival, is not easy to deal with..."
He would not make a move to stop her, though certainly a part of him wanted to do so, but he was still struggling with the emotions of her return and her offer, and his head swam.
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Registered: Nov 21, 2024 18:06:15 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2017 17:55:39 GMT -8
Shadows. They were extremely difficult to completely extinguish. And they were everywhere, even in the teahouse. More so, hiding in the shadow of the female Daimyo - watching her every step.
And here she was, becoming cozy and swooning over a simple teahouse owner rather than another lord of her court or perhaps another court. How commonly fickle of the fairer sex. This would, indeed, be interesting news to take to the Shogun.
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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 Jan 24, 2017 10:15:49 GMT -8
"Of course. Be well, Goto." She gave him a small smile, then with her entourage in tow, she departed.
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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 Jan 26, 2017 8:49:16 GMT -8
He watched her leave, still in a bit of shock but realizing that something was amiss here as she left. Goto walked calmly to the counter and pulled out his sword, lovingly maintained over the years he had owned the establishment.
"Who is there? Show yourself or I shall call the guard!"
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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 3, 2018 19:17:00 GMT -8
How long had it been since she'd stood in this spot, looked at this building? Sayuri couldn't be certain. Days had bled into weeks had seeped into months... Years, no doubt. But how many, she couldn't be certain. Even the time it had taken her to journey from Kiyonai, all the way to Quying, had been a blur. Her feet ached, unused to the walking, and road dust colored her skin and clothing, which was already less than impressive. Gone were the silks and colors of the nation's former Lady Daimyo, replaced instead with the sturdy but unremarkable garb of a commoner.
She shouldn't be here. She knew it. But all she'd been able to think about for the duration of her imprisonment, was.. him. She needed to see him. To see if he still thought of her, if he believed her dead, if he... She swallowed thickly, then tugged forward the woven straw hat atop her head, letting its wide brim help to hide her features. Stepping into the sake house, she carefully nudged off her shoes, then proceeded further inside, taking a casual seat at a table while peeking surreptitiously about. She needed to see him.
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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 13, 2018 14:42:50 GMT -8
With the end of the Civil War, Quying's realignment in Tawakoshi and the advent of international trade, Goto's establishment was quite busy. All manner of people now congregated it, as Goto seemed to be especially welcoming to those from outside Quying. His gamble had paid off indeed, the Sake House actually seemed to have expanded recently, allowing for additional seating. Conversations involving everything from Isran politics to Hizashi trade goods swirled about the place, and Sayuri found one of the few secluded places left.
The owner of the establishment was not currently visible, though plenty of the staff worked at a constant pace, though none had yet taken note of the new arrival.
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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 20, 2018 20:53:22 GMT -8
He wasn't there. Or at least, not where she could see him. Sayuri felt an odd blend of relieved and disappointed. It seemed his business was doing quite well, and that made her undeniably pleased for him. But now that her station in this world had so changed, she wanted to know if there could be a place for her at his side. She lingered in uncertainty for several long minutes, then finally tipped back the straw hat atop her head, letting it come to rest on her back. Trying not to let her unease show, she snagged a passing staff member and spoke quietly.
"Forgive me for stopping you, but I have a question. Is Harumi-san here today? I am an.. old friend, and I would rather like to speak to him, if he is available."
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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 30, 2018 9:24:05 GMT -8
The server stops and smiles, bowing low to the guest.
"Harumi-san is attending some business elsewhere, he did not inform us as to what. He should be back soon though. I can bring you some tea if you would like to wait?" She asks, unperturbed by the request. Harumi constantly had people coming to look for 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 Dec 30, 2018 19:13:42 GMT -8
Hearing that Goto wasn't here seemed to make her deflate slightly, but she'd halfway expected it. No doubt he'd become quite busy over however long she was imprisoned, as his business seemed to be booming. She mustered a small smile and nodded slightly as she replied.
"That would be nice, thank you. If you would not mind directing him this way once he returns and is able to see me?"
With that request made, she'd hunker down, doing her best to remain relatively unobtrusive until Goto returned and she could see him. The thought of seeing him again made her heart thunder. Would he scorn her now that she wasn't a daimyo? Had he found a lover during her imprisonment?
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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 Jan 8, 2019 9:45:32 GMT -8
Sayuri would only have to wait about an hour and a half before Harumi returned. He seemed well, dressed in far finer robes than he normally did, and carrying a sword at his side, a rarity for him. A few moments after he entered Sayuri would see the same server talk to Harumi and gesture towards Sayuri. They spoke for a few moments before Harumi went to the back of the building and the server approached Sayuri.
"He will meet with you in the back room, if you would follow me?" She asked, and if agreed to would lead Sayuri to a small, private room, almost hidden in the back of the building.
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