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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2017 10:45:07 GMT -8
With very little shame, Ketsueki took the gesture and carefully settled hereslf on her side with her head in the woman's lap - it was very much something she remembered doing as a child when she was upset or stressed. Her mother would rub her back and stroke her hair and sing, and it would soothe her worries.
The nostalgia was a hard blow, and she struggled to keep from falling apart at the seams right here.
"We bumped into each other in the courtyards. We started to speak, and he was interested in my past... what I did. As a kunoichi. He asked how I felt about Lord Genji... the Shogun. He's offered again and again to be support if I wished to speak on things or if I required something."
She went quiet, seeming to curl up closer to Nakatani. Why was this so difficult?
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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 Jun 10, 2017 11:03:52 GMT -8
She keep petting her gently, moving her hair out of her face and moving her fingers over her scalp and neck. She could feel the woman relax a little bit in her lap hoping the gesture would make her feel safer then she had the last few days.
"I see." she listened closely to her recollection. She knew she wasn't allowed to judge Setoku over just one encounter, but it just had seemed very odd to her. "I wish I could tell you that my help was all you needed, but the truth is that to recover you might need the views and help of more then just me. I lack the experience of your expertise and can't even start to imagine the pain you went through." she said honestly. "Do you feel like you can trust him Ketsueki-san?" she asked.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2017 11:27:24 GMT -8
Ketsueki would go quiet when the question was posed, and she hugged his haori closer as well.
"... I want to. I want to believe that, maybe, he might understand." She takes a deep breath and lets it out, just a little shakily. "But I'm afraid he won't. I-I can't imagine anyone having dealt with what I have. I can't imagine someone being as cruel and monstrous as the Shogun or his damned shinobi...!"
She had to stop. She had to breathe, and try to regain her composure. She already felt a tear roll over her cheek - she had to calm down. "I'm sorry."
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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 Jun 10, 2017 11:33:42 GMT -8
"Don't apologize Ketsueki-san. It is alright to cry, maybe it even relieves your heart. I will stay with you for as long as you wish me too, and I promise anything you say here will stay between the two of us." Nakatani herself felt a bit emotional. She wanted to bad to offer Ketsueki the slightest bit of comfort, but she seemed to fail in that quest no matter what she tried to do.
"What is it you need most right now, Ketsueki-san?" hoping maybe she would know the answer herself.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2017 11:48:29 GMT -8
The woman struggled to keep from breaking apart, but she was close to losing it. All it took was the little sliver to slip and she was ready to fall to pieces.
What was it she really needed right now? That was a big question. The first thing to mind? "I-I don't know... I just want to forget. I want the nightmares to stop. I want my mother and my father. I just... want it all to go away."
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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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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 Jun 10, 2017 11:56:23 GMT -8
All of them requests that were hard for Nakatani to fulfill. "I can't help you forgot, neither can I promise that your nightmares will stop Ketsueki-san. However, I do know of a herb that is used to help people have dreamless sleep. I am not sure of its effects against nightmares, but it might be worth a try if you are willing to take it. I will also stay with you while you try and sleep and wake you when I notice the nightmares starting if you would wish that." It was the best she could offer.
As for her parents, she was scared to ask about them. In doing so she might just bring Ketsueki is even a more desperate state might her parents not be alive anymore. She had imagined that she would have asked to contact them before if they were still around, so she decided to let that topic stay for what it was.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2017 12:08:27 GMT -8
Dreamless sleep. It had to be a much better alternative to the nightmares, hearing the voices and laughter in the dark. She managed another shaky breath, keeping one hand at her chest clutching the haori while the other came to rest upon Nakatani's knee - curling her fingers enough to gently hold her kimono.
"That... I'll try it. Y-You don't have to watch over me - you wouldn't get any rest," she replies, starting to sound a little calmer.
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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 Jun 10, 2017 12:13:50 GMT -8
"I will prepare them for you soon then, they will be ready when you wish to sleep Ketsueki-san. As to watching over you it would be my pleasure. I must have gotten a lot more sleep then you did and I can rest throughout the day to catch up. Your mind needs rest as well as your body, don't you think?" she was starting to sound less formal with Ketsueki as she was trying to take up a caring role over her. She would extend to pets towards her back now as well, making long gentle strokes with her fingers.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2017 12:26:16 GMT -8
The caresses were helping immensely to keep her calm and soothe her distress. Another sigh, but much more steady; the tension in the woman seemed to be easing out. The tears that had began to run thin rivers down her face were starting to dry up.
"Yes... thank you, Nakatani-san," she whispers, easing her eyes shut. It was nice, feeling the comforting touch to her hair and her back. The darkness to follow weren't nearly so frightening, so threatening. She didn't see the cruel eyes of those monsters. It was just her and a very, very kind woman looking out for her.
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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 Jun 11, 2017 0:53:40 GMT -8
She could sit there in silence with the woman for a long time, before gently shaking her to make her aware again. "I see you have calmed down Ketsueki-san. Would it be alright for me to prepare the herb for you?" she smiled gently at her. "I will be back soon and I can place a guard outside the door to make sure no one enters if that would make you feel at ease."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2017 3:41:43 GMT -8
Ketsueki opened her eyes when she was shaken, and nodded her head in response as she moved to sit back up - certainly feeling much calmer than she had with her conversations with Setoku. The idea of a peaceful sleep, and a bit of protection with someone guarding the door, was a nice thought. She didn't expect the samurai to do anything, but with her mental state it was probably for the best.
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Roleplay posts: 389
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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 Jun 12, 2017 5:32:49 GMT -8
Nakatani would smile at her kindly as she got up from her place. "I will be back very soon then Ketsueki-san." she said and bowed he head to her. When she left the room she took the teapot and cups with her, but left the snacks in case the woman would be hungry. She would make sure a guard was placed before her door before she went to the kitchens.
After about 30-45 minutes Nakatani would return. She would thank the guard who was posted at the door for his service and send him back to the party that was still going on in the courtyard. She would enter with a bow, trying to be slow as to not startle Ketsueki. "I have prepared the herbs for you." she said as she gently set down a cup with crushed leaves in it. She had also brought a full pot of tea to help herself through the night, as well as a book to read.
"You are meant to chew on them for a few minutes untill the drowsiness sets in. The taste might be bitter, but I got tea and even some honey to wash it down with if you would like Ketsueki-san."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2017 6:27:13 GMT -8
Ketsueki managed to nibble on a rice ball or two in Nakatani's absence - thankful for that woman. She would likely be indebted to her for the rest of her life, and happily. Nakatani was turning out to be the only solid rock in her life right now, when she really needed it.
God, what would her father and uncle say if they saw her now?
When the woman returned Ketsueki would lift her head to look at her, watching as she brought the tea and the cup and the book. She listend to the instructions carefully and nodded, feeling a warmth spread across her chest at the gesture. She nods in understanding. "Thank you so much, Nakatani-san... really. I'd be a mess without you around."
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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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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 Jun 12, 2017 6:31:34 GMT -8
After she set everything down on the table, she would lay a comfortable futon down on the floor and put a blanket and a pillow on it. She would also place an extra blanket folded up next to it just in case she mind find herself cold during the night. "I doubt that to be strong Ketsueki-san." she said with a smile. "I might not be very fond of Setoku-san, but one thing he says is true. You are very strong. I doubt many woman would have survived the things you have gone through." she paused to look at the woman. "All I am offering is to make you comfortable, you are the person strong enough to take courage and relaxation out of my actions."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2017 10:59:06 GMT -8
She couldn't help but shake her head at the woman's modesty - she certainly doubted her own strength in this matter, but she wouldn't protest any further. For now? She would peer into the cup with the crushed herb before glancing back to her.
"Can these been ingested? Steeped in the tea?" she asks, already reaching to bring the tea pot closer to her. "If not, I'm ready to chew on them like you said."
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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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Post by Nakatani on Jun 12, 2017 11:05:22 GMT -8
"Sadly I cannot guarantee they will work as well as chewing on them. If you want to certain they give you the best effect you can hope for I really would recommend not making them into tea Ketsueki-san." she said kindly. She would put a cup closer to her so she could pour herself a cup to wash the bitter taste down. She also brought the honey closer, just in case.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2017 11:21:35 GMT -8
The woman simply nods in understanding, and plucks up a few of the crushed leaves to place between her lips. The initial taste on her tongue made her cringe visibly - she'd been prepared for the bitterness, or so she thought. Considering how hard it hit her taste buds, she was quick to reach for the pot and pour herself a cup and add a heavy drop of honey to pour in, as well.
She was definitely going to need it if she was going to ingest anymore of the herb. She couldn't help a faint chuckle though at the thought - that most herbs, helpful in their own way, were just terrible to the palette.
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Roleplay posts: 389
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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 Jun 12, 2017 11:27:01 GMT -8
Nakatani couldn't help but to chuckle, not because she suffering from the taste, but because she remembered her own reaction when she had taken the herb for the first time. She had had a period where her dreams were taking over her nights. They wern't bad dreams, but she would wake up to exhausted like she had never closed her eyes to begin with. The herb had been a great help to her back then. "I told you it was bitter Ketueki-san." she still chuckled a bit.
"When the drowsiness sets in you can stop chewing and either swallow or spit them out. You will want to move to your futon quickly to make sure you don't get forced in a deep sleep right on the floor."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2017 12:29:00 GMT -8
She can't help a gentle chuckle at the comment of passing out on the floor. "I don't think I would complain - considering the cages I've slept in in my time here in Tawakoshi... the floor is welcomed."
It was hard trying to make a joke of that, her smile becoming a bit of a grimace - but she was trying. And it wasn't a lie - the floor was definitely better than the cross bars of steel or bamboo of a prison cage. She chews on a few more leaves, keeping the cup near to immediate wash everything down before the taste made her want to vomit. It was intense, but she could already feel a bit sluggish. Seemed the herbs were starting to wind her down.
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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 Jun 12, 2017 12:44:48 GMT -8
Nakatani could do nothing but give her an apologetic smile to that. It seemed hard to get Ketsueki's thought away from whatever had happened to her. She would give anything to let her start focussing on the future and leave the past for what it was, but she knew, for now, that was impossible.
She would sit close to her when she started to see her eyelid become heavy, making sure she would make her way to the comfortable futon that was laid out for her. She might not feel bad about sleeping on the floor, but Nakatani would surely feel awful if she would end up doing so.
"I think you might have chewed them enough Ketsueki-san."
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