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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 20:11:07 GMT -8
"I can say, I just... we came here to start over. My mother and father just want a simple life. He's, He's done with that life now - I don't want him arrested."
She had to stop and gather her wits, steady her nerves. Her family was something dear to her, and the thought of either of her parents having dealt with the same ordeal she had seen here... it was terrifying to think about. Another sip of the brew helped immensely to calm her down.
"M-My apologies. Ah... my father and his brother, my uncle. They were very, very talented shinobi - skilled. They were employed and well paid for their work, and all I wanted was to follow in their footsteps. My uncle started training me when my father initially said no, but eventually I was learning from them both. I was... ten, I think.
"It was simple hand to hand engagement. Speed and endurance training, and maneuvering. I learned to move like a ninja a little. That was always something to work on, even now. I learned a little of swordsmanship, but hardly moved outside a bokken. My uncle was partial to small arms and uniques; I was dabbling in bukijutsu quite a bit. It became one of my best skills. They taught me about the shadow aspect of a shinobi - hiding, escaping, camouflage.
Her attention shifted down to her hands, looking at the crude strips of cloth that bound the two middle fingers of both hand together - the ones the Shogun's ninja had snapped to stop her abilities. "Father even taught me a more delicate art, and certainly much harder than any obstacle I could try to physically overcome in the field. Some people call it magic... I don't know what you would say, my lord. But the... the ninja under your Shogun - they knew what it was. They made sure I couldn't do it," she adds, turning her hands over in a proper gesture to display the result of her damaged hands.
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Lord Genji
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Post by Lord Genji on May 8, 2017 20:31:51 GMT -8
"I see... and tell me of the nature, of this magic..." he said, these last words but a whisper, as though he harbored great secrets about another world... His eyes took in every aspect of her figure, how she had been tortured and broken by the Emperor's agents. How her hands had been mangled, preventing the practice of many life necessities...
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 20:49:38 GMT -8
How exactly did she explain this to the man? These were something of grand shinobi secrets - something only described as magic for those that didn't know how to use it. Even she, who had been in training since she was young, didn't fully comprehend all the techniques. She bit on her lower lip for a moment as she tried to find the words for it.
It would've been much easier to show him, if her hands hadn't been damaged.
"They... mm. I can describe them as mystic techniques. Abilities. It's a means of channeling the energy in one's self to mold it. Shape it. It can become... an addition to what we can do as people, to allow us to do more. It allows one like a shinobi to see beyond what's directly in their eyes. To vanish. To become one with their surroundings more than one could do with a simple knowledge of blending. My father called it Kuji Kiri. It's very... very difficult. I only knew a small handful of things to do, and my skills are amateur at best. I, I'm sorry I cannot demonstrate this for you right now, my lord."
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Post by Lord Genji on May 8, 2017 21:03:44 GMT -8
"Hm... I believe I am familiar with this lore," he says. It all made sense to him now. While many people here were from Katashima, Tawakoshi was not Katashima. Some aspects of Katashiman society were magnified here in Tawakoshi. Genji, however, had always had somewhat of a counterculture edge, even back on the ancient isles. Tales of magic or women in positions of power did not evoke the same superstitions or discomfort in him that it did in many others.
"How is the tea?"
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Nakatani
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Physical Description: Nakatani used to be a Meiko (apprentice geisha) in Katashima. Currently she is in service of Lord Genji. She has a cute and small rounded face and long black hair, usually knotted in the old Geisha styles.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nakatani is almost always found wearing beautiful and elegant kimono's made of high quality silks and other fabrics.
When in the comfort of her own home, she will wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a natural look and a simple linnen kimono to keep herself comfortable, but she will rarely show herself that way in public.
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Post by Nakatani on May 8, 2017 21:10:51 GMT -8
Just a small while after being called the sliding door behind Ketsueki slid open almost soundless. In the opening of the door Nakatani bowed her head. "You called for me my Lord." she said with a smile before entering the door. She slid the door behind her again and remained next to the door is seiza position, waiting for more instructions of why she was summoned.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 21:17:58 GMT -8
A single blink revealed a bit of a surprised look on the womans's face, and she looked down to the cup inside the circle created by her arms upon the table and hands resting beside each other. She withdraws them to a more appropriate placement closer to her body rather than further upon the table.
"It's wonderful, my lord... a blessing, I'd say, after the past few weeks. I don't think I could properly thank you." She carefully takes the cup in both hands for a more satisfying drink - almost emptying the cup. For the brief instance that she felt it run through her body, she felt almost normal.
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Post by Lord Genji on May 8, 2017 21:21:37 GMT -8
".. Mm."
He finishes his own cup.
"Then I am pleased. Nakatani-chan, take Akiyama-san to the baths and help her to get cleaned up, will you? After that, I request that you prepare a room and meal for her, for the evening."
He nods, a light gesture to show respect to her presence and services, and then returns to his writing.
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Physical Description: Nakatani used to be a Meiko (apprentice geisha) in Katashima. Currently she is in service of Lord Genji. She has a cute and small rounded face and long black hair, usually knotted in the old Geisha styles.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nakatani is almost always found wearing beautiful and elegant kimono's made of high quality silks and other fabrics.
When in the comfort of her own home, she will wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a natural look and a simple linnen kimono to keep herself comfortable, but she will rarely show herself that way in public.
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Post by Nakatani on May 8, 2017 21:27:46 GMT -8
"Of course my Lord." she said and got up to walk towards the woman. She kneeled back down next to her to get to her height and not come over as intimidating to her.
"If you would so kind to follow me Akiyama-san. I will do anything in my ability to make sure you feel comfortable." she again smiled kindly and waited for Akiyama to follow her before getting up.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 21:43:15 GMT -8
This was... a little more than she was prepared for. Granted, she really had no idea what was going to happen but after the cruelty she'd experienced, this was the last thing she thought would happen.
Nakatani's kind voice brought her attention around to look upon the woman - and she couldn't thank her enough for the serenity that came with her just her presence. She would nod, and glance to Genji again to offer a low dip of her head. "Thank you, my lord."
And with that came the difficult part - actually getting to her feet. She had to push herself up with just the heels of her hands, and struggle not to let her knees buckle despite how they were shaking. It hadn't become how far she had slipped into a weakened state until now - shamefully, right before the man that might be saving her life. A man of authority, no less. But she could do this... rather, she had to. She couldn't fall to pieces right now.
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Physical Description: Nakatani used to be a Meiko (apprentice geisha) in Katashima. Currently she is in service of Lord Genji. She has a cute and small rounded face and long black hair, usually knotted in the old Geisha styles.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nakatani is almost always found wearing beautiful and elegant kimono's made of high quality silks and other fabrics.
When in the comfort of her own home, she will wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a natural look and a simple linnen kimono to keep herself comfortable, but she will rarely show herself that way in public.
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Post by Nakatani on May 8, 2017 21:46:27 GMT -8
Noticing her discomfort Nakatani gently hooked an arm under her shoulder and helped her up. She wasn't very strong but was hoping her support would be enough to make Akiyama just a bit more comfortable walking.
"Let us get you cleaned up." she smiled and made their ways to the bath
<Exit to the baths>
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Physical Description: Nakatani used to be a Meiko (apprentice geisha) in Katashima. Currently she is in service of Lord Genji. She has a cute and small rounded face and long black hair, usually knotted in the old Geisha styles.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nakatani is almost always found wearing beautiful and elegant kimono's made of high quality silks and other fabrics.
When in the comfort of her own home, she will wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a natural look and a simple linnen kimono to keep herself comfortable, but she will rarely show herself that way in public.
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Post by Nakatani on May 13, 2017 11:58:45 GMT -8
Nakatani would come back to Genji's room a few hours after she had taken Ketsueki out of the room. She opened the sliding door slowly and took her place next to it after closing it again. She bowed her head to him, making sure she had his attention before speaking.
"I have ensured that Akiyama-san is comfortable. She has taken a bath and her bandages have been replaced. She also had a meal and is now asleep in the guest room. I expect she won't wake up till the early morning." she said "Is there anything else you would like me to provide for our guest or yourself my Lord?"
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Post by Lord Genji on May 18, 2017 18:02:15 GMT -8
--------------------------- The next morning, Genji would again use the room. Nakatani had reset it to its perfection, and now he would use it to host his new guests. Tika Seya and @chineseprincess would be led through the corridors of the Hizashi mansion to the far entry of the room, instructed to wait until given further notice. They'd be left outside a closed screen door for a brief moment, before the door slid open. The two were ushered inside. Lord Genji sat on the other side of a small table, his form flowing with ceremonial attire. "Good morning. I would like to introduce myself. I am Hizashi-no-Kami-Genji, lord of the Kiyonai domain. I have some questions for you two." |
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Physical Description: Long raven hair, blue eyes, and an average build. Soft features.
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A pink kimono is accented by the red trim of her lower hiyoko layer, an ornamental display of feminity in what was otherwise a men's cut of garb free of the constrictions of traditional female clothing. A white obi holds a single katana to her left hip. Zori sandals and white socks. Her hakama trousers were the deep color of violet, with a display of light rosey flowers bedazzling the hem of the left leg.
Her sword, Hikari-no-Kazu: http://i.imgur.com/P6AzAI8.jpg
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Post by Tika Seya on May 18, 2017 20:03:09 GMT -8
"I am honored to be in your presence my lord," Tika said while bowing her forehead to the mat, responding to his question before so only because she had been prompted to. Should he allow her to rise, she'd do so slowly, daring not to look him in the eye, but at his chest instead. "Your humble assistant Omura-san told me I was to arrive here, along with Pana. We are at your service."
Only in the presence of a person of such a high stature would she dare speak for someone else, much less someone who was trying to leave the island. She would figure out a plan for that later.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2017 20:06:44 GMT -8
Pana bowed as well.
"Indeed....I am not much of a fighter, but I do know a few things about healing." She said after.
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Post by Lord Genji on May 18, 2017 21:03:21 GMT -8
"Healing?"
Genji leaped to the assumption that she had meant magic. While not capable of it himself, he'd always had a sense... and there was something about Pana that did seem different to him. He rose a brow, the interest suddenly visible on his face. Whatever it was that Genji wanted to talk about, reaching this conclusion would have been satisfactory, for he seemed to give it all the attention now.
"In what way do you mean, healing? We are in a shortage of herbal medicines, and I have one person here who's injuries have been my number one priority. I would be most impressed if you would be able to provide a demonstration. The Kami know, Tika-chan has already provided hers."
He smiled, that all too typical friendly, confident, disarming smile of his.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2017 21:42:04 GMT -8
Pana looked to Tika nervously, as if hoping for a confirmation from her over something. Afterwards, she stood up and pulled her dagger from her belt. With one hand she sliced her arm with the danger, squeaking in pain as she did so. As the blood began to pool she dropped the dagger and began to wave her other hand in a wave-like motion. Soon enough the same yellow glow that appeared when healing the nameless samurai appeared, ribbons of light formed around the hand before expanding to her entire body. She held the hand close to the cut arm. Streaks of the light ribbons latched onto the arm and circled around the wound. Anyone watching would see the blood force itself back inside before the skin grappled the opposite side of the wound and pulling itself over. The wound, after a few seconds of this, managed to heal back until Pana's arm had returned to its smooth, tiny perfection. She sighed and the healing light slowly faded.
"I....I know healing magic..." She said, sounding humiliated.
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Nakatani
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Physical Description: Nakatani used to be a Meiko (apprentice geisha) in Katashima. Currently she is in service of Lord Genji. She has a cute and small rounded face and long black hair, usually knotted in the old Geisha styles.
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Clothes and Equipment: Nakatani is almost always found wearing beautiful and elegant kimono's made of high quality silks and other fabrics.
When in the comfort of her own home, she will wear her hair down or in a ponytail with a natural look and a simple linnen kimono to keep herself comfortable, but she will rarely show herself that way in public.
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Post by Nakatani on May 18, 2017 23:14:24 GMT -8
A knock could be heard on the sliding door before it would slide open. Nakatani would appear on the opening of it. She bowed down to Lord Genji before entering with a tray with a luxurious tea set on it.
She would just about see the yellow light fade away. Even though it made her curious. She asked no questions because she knew it wasn't her place.
She would first pour tea for her lord. She had chosen a smooth grewn morning tea made from jasmine and a hint of sakura blossoms, fitting the season. Then she would respectfully turn to his guest and pour them a cup of tea as well. Whether they wanted to drink it was completly up to them.
"My name is Nakatani. If you are ever in need of anything during your stay feel free to let me know and I will provide to the best of my ability." She knew they would stay longer then today because of the tour she had seen them get of the courtyards.
She then made her way back to the door bowing once more and sitting next to the sliding door, waiting for Genji to dismiss her.
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Post by Lord Genji on May 19, 2017 13:31:38 GMT -8
"Magic..." he said, in but a whisper. "Magic..." he repeated. It seemed to take a few seconds for it to really sink in.
"...In this case... while I would still like you to prove your craft, I would ask that we perform this ritual in an enclosed room, so as not to rouse any suspicion. I would also like to witness the task, personally," he said. His smile had faded somewhat, and it was clear that he took the deal of magic with some magnitude, but he wasn't opposed to such a notion, provided it was only his secret. Particularly when it might benefit him.
Prospects were beginning to look fairly sunny, for the Hizashi clan...
"Thank you, Nakatani. Please, prepare four permanent rooms, two of which will belong to these ladies here. As for you, Tika... I would like to see you practice, against my very own nephew, Kojuro."
As they were both young, he saw it as an opportunity to appraise their development together, without watching them separately. Genji had a knack for making sure the younger clan members around his compound studied their craft diligently.
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Tika Seya
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Age: 19
Physical Description: Long raven hair, blue eyes, and an average build. Soft features.
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Clothes and Equipment:
A pink kimono is accented by the red trim of her lower hiyoko layer, an ornamental display of feminity in what was otherwise a men's cut of garb free of the constrictions of traditional female clothing. A white obi holds a single katana to her left hip. Zori sandals and white socks. Her hakama trousers were the deep color of violet, with a display of light rosey flowers bedazzling the hem of the left leg.
Her sword, Hikari-no-Kazu: http://i.imgur.com/P6AzAI8.jpg
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Post by Tika Seya on May 20, 2017 9:39:15 GMT -8
"Yes, my lord," was all she replied. She could feel a general vibe from the great lord that she and Pana were being placed into service to the Kiyonai domain. It was, to her, like a dream...a distant sort of realization. While she didn't know entirely what drove her to the new lands of her kinship, tending to avoid the intricacies of the question and simply carry onward, she knew now that this was really her only destiny... that she had walked for no other. While she had few defined ambitions of her own, she knew she was walking in the footsteps of her father - the only guidance she'd had in her life.
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Post by Lord Genji on May 20, 2017 12:10:35 GMT -8
"Also. My trusty karō, Omura-san, has mentioned to me that it is you Tika, who is of the samurai family, Seya. I see that you have acquired a sword, due to your family's close connections with the swordsmith. But seeing as how the disaster struck before your coming of age... You are looking just a little bit lopsided," he suggested, good humor in his tone. He began quickly writing something on a parchment.
"Nakatani... Before preparing those rooms, please, give Omura-san this letter." Should she come retrieve it, a hand-written rolled up decree, he would hand it to her to deliver.
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