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 8, 2019 19:03:39 GMT -8
It had to have been kismet that made her look up the moment Goto entered. Or perhaps even after all these years, she was still attuned to him. As it was, her heart twisted painfully, and she fiddled with her empty cup of tea as she waited to be able to see him. When the server came for her, she stood and tugged her hat down to obscure her face as much as possible, and followed the woman to where he was awaiting her.
Once she was allowed to step into the room, Sayuri dipped into a respectful bow, keeping her head lowered so it would be harder for him to see her face. But unless something had happened to drastically alter his memory, there would be no doubt of him remembering her voice when she spoke softly after a moment.
"Thank you for seeing me, Harumi-san. I know your time is a precious commodity and I will not waste it."
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Goto Harumi
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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, 2019 10:30:03 GMT -8
Goto sat shocked for a moment, the server closing the door behind Sayuri as she entered the room. He leaped up as soon as it shut.
"Sayuri? What...what are you doing here? After all this time, we heard of your deposition and imprisonment. I convinced the Daimyo to search for you....but to no avail, and the outbreak of the Civil War....I thought you dead." He exclaimed
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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, 2019 22:06:31 GMT -8
Hearing him say her name after so long was a sweet torture. It warmed her heart even as her chest was speared with pain. The smile that curved across her lips was a small, sad thing as she straightened and pushed her hat off her head, so it was hanging from its cord and resting on her upper back. The eyes that searched his face were tired, but oddly content, and she was silent for a few heartbeats as she simply.. drank him in. Kami, but she had missed him so much! Somehow she'd missed him even more in the actual prison than she had when in the prison of her marriage.
"From what I understand, rumor was spread of my death by the Daimyo who deposed me and claimed my province for his own, so as to do away with any potential difficulties as to the legitimacy of his actions. Hard to support a Daimyo who is dead and left no heirs, after all. I was recently liberated when the duplicity was discovered, but of course, I have no province to rule anymore. Nor can I return to my family, as you know."
Considering they were dead and her father's province had also been absorbed into another. She had nothing -- no home, no family, little money to her name, and the clothes on her back. Despite this, she seemed oddly at peace. And the reason why soon became clear.
"I am sorry if I have made things difficult for you. I just wanted to see you one time as a woman free of both duty and chains. I seek no charity, and I want nothing of you that you would not give freely."
It was on the tip of her tongue to say that she wished his heart and his love would be things given to her freely, and she swallowed the words back with difficulty. Goto had a life of his own, and she doubted there was room for her in it.. or that he even wanted her in it. Although what he'd said about asking the Daimyo to search for her.. dare she hope..?
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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 18, 2019 15:34:34 GMT -8
Goto stood, opening a small curtain that covered a window, brightening up the room considerably. He stood and gazed across the small courtyard where half his customers enjoyed the weather outside.
"Once upon a time, I would have given you everything freely. You know this...and we have talked since then, an insistence that we both perform our duties. Your's as Daimyo, mine to my Daimyo. Both of those no longer apply, and all I have to offer is a Tea House and my self. Same as always. Yet now I have more than you, and..." He turned and smiled at her, "I would offer you everything again, if you want it."
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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 20, 2019 21:23:53 GMT -8
While Goto was looking outside, Sayuri had eyes only for him. He had been her salvation, her sanity, while she was imprisoned. Remembering their fleeting times together before she was wed, and the one time she'd been able to see him after her husband's death, shortly before she was wrongfully deposed and put into a cell. There had been a promise then, if unspoken, that perhaps they could find their way into each others' lives again. Her breathing hitched and her chest grew tight as she listened to his words. Could it be? Was he truly saying..?
She swallowed, attempting to do away with the lump that seemed to have invaded her throat, and spoke in a strained murmur.
"Goto.. I have no more enemies, but you speak truly. You have far more than I do. I have.. nothing. Nothing except myself and what little honor I still possess. You have a good life. Would you really risk it by bringing a widow, a fallen lady Daimyo, into your world?"
Almost as though against her will, she took a hesitant but hopeful step toward him. She wanted to throw herself into his arms and kiss him, as she'd not done in too many years to count. Tender, fearful kisses exchanged as little more than children would be as nothing compared to now. She knew the things that had been forbidden to her then, and ached to know the true fire of love and passion in his arms.. if he still felt those things 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 Jan 22, 2019 5:03:52 GMT -8
The smile almost turned into a smirk, the idea that he would care about any of that almost insulting.
"I have enemies aplenty, though they know not who I am. As for the rest, I care not, and I have never been one to care about other people's thoughts." He stepped forward and kissed her, tender yet passionate, confirming all the words he had just spoken, and many more that had not been said, and were no longer needed.
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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 23, 2019 5:59:55 GMT -8
She had to warn him. Many saw her as a creature who deserved what she had gotten, for daring to step above her station. Others pitied her, thought she should have gone into seclusion after her husband died. He would be scorned for taking her as his own, and after a lifetime of having to live up to appearances, it was hard to let go. But all of those thoughts fled from her mind when Goto moved closer to her. The warmth of his body was like the first time she'd stepped into the sun after years of imprisonment -- it brought her to life.
Without hesitation, her hands came to rest upon his chest, her fingers gripping his clothing as the force of his kiss destabilized her balance, tilting her world in a wonderful way. She breathed a sound of willing, elated submission as she succumbed to him, kissing him as she'd longed to do for too many years to count. When they finally parted, it left her breathless and flushed, looking up at him with a dazed smile of pure joy.
"You always were very good at shutting me up.. it's nice to see you haven't lost that knack."
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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 25, 2019 8:04:54 GMT -8
"And you never were good at not worrying."
He broke it off, stepping back with a smile on his face.
"I will take that as a yes then?" He asked, still smiling widely.
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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 27, 2019 18:48:38 GMT -8
Her soft hum of amusement was also an agreement. Worrying was in her nature. Perhaps that should change, too. In that moment, she felt like she could do anything, as long as she was in Goto's arms. She reluctantly loosened her grasp so he could step away, knowing that it would be improper for them to remain so entwined.. although for the first time in her life, she truly could've cared less about propriety. His question made her grin, and a rare laugh tumbled from her.
"You have to ask? Yes, Goto. My heart has always been yours, but now I can finally be wholly yours in truth.. I'll do anything to make that happen."
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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 Feb 1, 2019 9:03:36 GMT -8
Kami above, it was good to hear her laugh again.
"There is not anything further you need to do in my eyes at least, although I suspect there are some legal issues that will need to be dealt with." He laughed and waived his hand dismissively.
"Although those are trivial compared to what we have dealt with in the past."
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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 Feb 3, 2019 18:47:32 GMT -8
"I should hope there will be no legal issues. As far as I know, I was released with a clean slate."
Although the prospect that she'd been lied to, that there could be some sort of warrant out for her arrest, or worse, a price on her head, made the smile on her face dim slowly into nonexistence. Could her happiness be cut short so quickly? Fear for Goto's safety was forefront in her mind, but she discovered that after a lifetime of being selfless, she was now willing to be selfish.. selfish enough to refuse to leave his side again. Shaking aside these thoughts, she tried to think of happier things, but found herself at a loss for words.. a fact that made her chuckle softly.
"For the first time, I can truly do anything I wish, and I find myself unable to think of where to start. It's.. unusual."
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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 Feb 12, 2019 9:21:24 GMT -8
"More bureaucracy then anything, although...I shall have to inform my Daimyo of us. I am compelled by my duty to do so, though I do not believe he will find fault with this, and if he does we shall find some place else." He said confidently. Goto had the Daimyo's ear, and performed numerous clandestine duties for him that were completely necessary for any functioning government, no matter how dishonorable they were.
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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 Feb 13, 2019 20:53:52 GMT -8
At his words, surprise flashed across her face, before she hastily tucked it away behind a calm mask. It was still hard to fathom that this man would finally be hers.. and that he would give up everything for her, if he had to. How amusing, the reversal of their situation. She'd given him up for the greater good, and now... Shaking those thoughts aside, she absently twisted her fingers into the cloth of her top, and tilted her head thoughtfully.
"I hope your Daimyo will remember me favorably. He seemed one of the few not disapproving of a female in such a place in society. I will need to find a way to make myself useful in this new life."
Being idle didn't sit well with her, but what would she do as Goto's.. lady? Wife? She still didn't know where she fell in his life. Not that it mattered, as long as they were together.
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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 Feb 16, 2019 21:09:54 GMT -8
"I am certain he will, he is a lot sharper than people give him credit for. I'm sure we can find ways for you to assist me in my work, both officially and unofficially." He said, chuckling to himself.
"But first, do you need anything right now? Food, clothes, anything?"
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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 Feb 16, 2019 22:48:54 GMT -8
"I.."
Sayuri paused, considering. Accepting the charity of others was a new concept for her. She'd grown up privileged, never wanting for anything. Now, she had nothing. She was hungry, and tired, and her clothing was rough and somewhat threadbare. But she wasn't Goto's woman yet, not in anything more than the barest sense of the words. She couldn't stomach the idea of taking anything from him. And so, with a small smile, she lowered her head slightly as she replied.
"In truth, I'm quite tired. If you have somewhere I may rest for a time, I will be content."
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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 Feb 19, 2019 13:03:37 GMT -8
"Fortunately for you, the upstairs part of this Sake House is both an inn and my personal residence. You are free to choose which you would rather stay at, free of charge of course." He said, grinning at her. He saw the pride she was struggling to deal with, and understood.
"If it helps, consider it an investment instead of a donation."
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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 Feb 22, 2019 19:21:59 GMT -8
Sayuri considered this, then shook her head with a small smile.
"I am not your woman yet, Goto.. only in my heart. I will not be a burden. I will rest, and then I will depart for a time. But I will return, and if you wish for me to attend your daimyo at your side, I will do so."
Reaching up to caress his cheek was a novel experience, one she hadn't been able to indulge in for far too long. She relished it for a few heartbeats, then drew away, knowing that if she lingered, she might not be able to restrain herself. She needed to tread carefully, for now. Pulling away, she left, in desperate need of sleep. She had ways of acquiring what she needed that she would see to after she got a decent amount of rest.
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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 Feb 28, 2019 18:09:46 GMT -8
"Of course, but just know that it is no burden to have you here." He stated simply.
"Sleep well Sayuri, I am glad to have you back."
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