Kazue
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 136 
Age: 419
Physical Description: Kazue is a Kitsune spirit. Many people find them as being tricksters and pranksters.
Even though she can change appearances she usually shows herself a blond woman with golden eyes, dressed in a soft red kimono with golden details. Her six tails and a pair of ears is visible as well and strawberryblond in colour.
Registered: Aug 21, 2015 10:28:36 GMT -8
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Post by Kazue on May 11, 2017 11:02:39 GMT -8
 The Kita Shrine was placed at the very edge of Kiyonai city. It was covered by the woods and nature and requires one to climb a high stair to get to it. People would come to the shrine to pray or to bring offers to the gods in favor of fortune, fame or happiness. |
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Kazue
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 136
Age: 419
Physical Description: Kazue is a Kitsune spirit. Many people find them as being tricksters and pranksters.
Even though she can change appearances she usually shows herself a blond woman with golden eyes, dressed in a soft red kimono with golden details. Her six tails and a pair of ears is visible as well and strawberryblond in colour.
Registered: Aug 21, 2015 10:28:36 GMT -8
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Post by Kazue on May 11, 2017 11:07:14 GMT -8
Kazue had followed the misfortune that had happened in Katashima. Not being able to do anything for the people there, she had decided to follow them and had ended up in Tawakoshi.
She was currently hiding in the Shrine as the prayers of the people who came filled her with spiritual power, making her feel a bit stronger ones again. From time to time she would try to grand one of the people that prayed a small wish by helping them find coin or the right herbs to cure their illness.
She rarely showed herself to anyone and stayed hidden in her spiritual form. Connections with humans scared her, they had betrayed her to many times. They would either abandon her or call her a trickster spirit before even giving a chance to show herself.
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Nakatani
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
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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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on Jun 11, 2017 12:38:01 GMT -8
<Enter from The Streets of Kiyonai>
Once she saw the very familiar stairs doom up in the distance, she knew they were close to the shrine. On the way there they had shared small talk together, but now she would fall silent as they climbed the many stairs up to the shrine. The trees would cast shadows over the gateways that were over the stairs. A gently breeze meeting them all the way upstairs.
Once they got closer to the shrine, lit candles could be seen burning at the foot of the shrine as well as inside of it. Nakatani had never seen a person taking care of the shrine, yet a light would always burn to meet her. The shrine was relatively small and seemed rather old. They were met by big statues of a creature that seemed to be a hybrid between a dog and a fox, a creature that seemed to watch them judgingly.
Inside the shrine there was space for about two people to say their prayers. Its walls were filled with artifacts, some that must have been quite old, marking the old gods that watched over it. The middle reserved for a beautiful altar where an insence burned, given a sweet smell to the inside of the small building. In front of the altar was a small bed where offers could be brought.
"Isn't it beautiful Kojuro-san? Not many people seem to visit it, yet there is always a light to greet you when you climb the stairs. It is almost if the spirits themselves are protecting it from the darkness of the world."
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354 
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 12, 2017 13:51:46 GMT -8
Somehow instead of the temple in town, it seemed they had been led by the will of the gods towards the Kita Shrine. Before they reached the edge of town and the foot of the staircase that ascended into the woods, Kojuro made sure they had rice to offer to the kami. They climbed the many stairs in a companionable silence, walking up through patches of dappled light as sunshine filtered through the leaves of the trees that overhung the path. Birds called to each other in the branches. It was a long way to the top, a bracing climb that let the supplicants know that they were crossing into the realm of the spirits from the realm of humankind.
The familiar fox statues watched them approach, and they passed between them before stopping outside the shrine building itself, where Kojuro took off his hat and glanced around the surroundings, breathing in the scent of moss and leaf mould mixing with the incense. "It is," he agreed. Of course it was a little forbidding and even spooky, which was probably why it wasn't regularly visited by most people. Kojuro didn't think he had anything to fear, and it's strange atmosphere was part of it's charm. "Have you come here a lot, then?" He liked her assessment of the light always burning. If there was anywhere that the spirit world felt closer, it was here. Stopping at the stone water trough he washed his hands and mouth, finding the ladle a bit difficult to negotiate with his left hand, but managing nevertheless. He entered the shrine building with Nakatani, impressed and awed by its interior as usual. Approaching the altar, he left the offering of rice wrapped in paper, took some gold coins from inside his sleeve and tossed them into the offerings tray, which currently held only a few copper coins, some green with verdigris. He rang the bell to notify the spirits of their approach, bowed, awkwardly clapped the best he could and prayed to the gods. O-kami-sama, thank you for sparing the life of this servant of yours. I will put it to the best use I can in the service of my lord, so please lend me wisdom to know how, and the strength to carry out my duty.
After long moments of silence prayer, he bowed again with the greatest of respect, then stepped back outside the building. He let out a breath he wasn't aware he had been holding, looked up to the sky and laughed in relief. Being alive was good. He turned to Nakatani. "Do you want to write out a shrine tablet?" he asked her, a playful smile back on his face.
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Nakatani
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
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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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on Jun 13, 2017 0:56:13 GMT -8
"I discovered this place when I first came to Kiyonai. I was on my way to the mansion of your uncle to ask him to be of service again, till I saw the stairs leading up. I paused to climb them and found this shrine, its lights already lit and the place sweet with incense even though it looked abandoned. It reminded me of how I had felt in the last two years. Wandering around the lands with a small sparkle of hope still shining in my soul, but feeling lost on where to go." she spoke true, letting out a small sign when she remembered her days wandering these lands, before she finally got word of the Hizashi clan being reborn in Tawakoshi.
She then joined him in prayer. Offering a few coins from her own pockets, a few silvers were placed in the the offering tray. The coins would make little chiming sounds as they joined together. She would then ring the bell and say her silent prayer to the gods in front of her.
When she was finished she would look up at the sky as well. The area where the Shrine was situated was absolutely beautiful. It looked untouched by human as the trees towered over it and the birds could be heard singing their sounds. "I don't think the gods need a reminded of my prayers when I announce them to them every day." she would giggle softly. "But of course you can write one if you want Kojuro-san." she said teasing him back.
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Kazue
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 136
Age: 419
Physical Description: Kazue is a Kitsune spirit. Many people find them as being tricksters and pranksters.
Even though she can change appearances she usually shows herself a blond woman with golden eyes, dressed in a soft red kimono with golden details. Her six tails and a pair of ears is visible as well and strawberryblond in colour.
Registered: Aug 21, 2015 10:28:36 GMT -8
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Post by Kazue on Jun 13, 2017 1:02:50 GMT -8
Kazue would awake from a deep slumber when the two visitors climbed the stairs. One of them she recognized as the woman often visited the shrine. She also had a strange feeling she had known her before, a long time ago.
She would light the incense and the light of the shrine with a flick of her finger to welcome the two to the shrine. She would, however, remain hidden from their sight. Kazue was still weak as the shrine didn't get visited by as many people as she had hoped for and her spiritual energy was only replacing slowly.
Curious about the two she would move around them, taking in how they looked, how they smelled and even trying to sense what their intentions were. If the two would pay close attention they could feel her energy moving around them, or notice the small flickering of the candles, even though there was no wind.
When they sat down to say their prayers Kazue could feel a part of her rejuvenate, making her just a little bit stronger. "If only more of you pretty birds came to visit me, I could be myself once again." she spoke to them while sitting in front of the two. Though of course they would not be able to hear.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 16, 2017 11:48:38 GMT -8
“I think it was abandoned, for a long while anyway,” Kojuro replied, “but it seems as though its being attended again. Perhaps Lord Genji settling here woke the kami of the forest up.” He listened to the rest of her story of wandering aimlessly. “I’m glad you found your way here, Nakatani-san,”he smiled, “it can’t have been easy to be alone out in the world that long."
“I think I will,” he said, as she eschewed the writing of the ema tablets. There were a number of blank ones in a box, next to a surface where visitors could write their messages. At this shrine, small and wild as it was, the tablets were irregular pieces of wood, sheared from some local tree with the bark still on the back, and the string to hang them made of some twisted plant fibre. Kojuro’s message writing didn’t take long. He took up the brush and wrote “success” for Lord Genji and “happiness” for Anzen, and went to hang it in the tree. There were few slivers of wood already hanging, a couple seemed recent, but the rest seemed to have been there a long time, becoming almost part of the tree itself, the writing faded long ago to be replaced by moss or lichen. Tying the string onto the tree proved a minor frustration. So many commonplace things were more difficult now, but at least they weren’t impossible. Once it was hung, he returned to Nakatani as she admired the view, and sat down upon a stone bench that was collecting its share of greenery just like the fox statues at the bottom of the staircase.
“It was a good idea of yours, to go into town today,” he said as he gazed down the hillside back towards the town. “Just getting outside has made me feel so much better. And the company has been extremely pleasant.” He looked across at Nakatani. Aside from the two guards standing at the top of the long staircase and the birds in the trees, they were completely alone.
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Nakatani
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
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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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on Jun 16, 2017 12:17:28 GMT -8
"It really wasn't easy. I have learned how distant our people were from the rest of the world. Wherever I went I would be stared at with big eyes and they would point fingers like I was some exotic animal. Nobody I met spoke my own tongue and it took me a long while to learn theirs."
"However, I also learned a lot. About other cultures and other races then my own. Some that were very different from our own. But all the while hoping to find my way home." She smiled at him even when the memories made her sad. She was enjoying their time together. She hadn't felt as free as she did now in a long time and could speak her mind true around Kojuro.
When Kojuro pointed out he also enjoying their walk together and enjoyed the company, she couldn't help but to blush. She would bend her head down trying not to show him as it was nothing to blush about. "I am enjoying your company as well, Kojuro-san. I am very glad you were able to join me." A shy smile on her face.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 17, 2017 2:30:10 GMT -8
The glimpses she gave of places outside of Tawakoshi were fleeting but piqued his curiosity even more for that. "Perhaps one day, you'll tell me about your travels," he asked, "if you don't mind? I've never been outside of Tawakoshi. Of course I've heard of foreign lands, even seen maps, but you've seen things with your own eyes. That's incomparable." If she wanted to tell him more at some point, he wouldn't stop her, but he wasn't going to push the subject either. Obviously it had been a difficult time.
She looked down and her face turned pinker than cherry blossoms, even her neck was pink he saw as she bowed her head and stray strands of hair moved away from it. She was so cute. He smiled and tried not to laugh at her embarrassment. He didn't think he'd ever made a girl blush like that before. She had been through a lot that could turn a person cynical, from being raised in a geisha house to having to wander the world through unfamiliar lands, but Nakatani still retained her innocence and kindness. Did she realise how beautiful she was? he found himself thinking as he watched her smiling shyly with her head still bowed. As his thoughts strayed further into inappropriate territory, he discovered that he might have been blushing a little himself, and forced his gaze away from her towards the view ahead. "I suppose … there won't be much time for this kind of thing soon enough. It's good to make the most of it…" he said in rather vague terms as to what he was actually talking about.
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Nakatani
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
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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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on Jun 17, 2017 5:21:18 GMT -8
"Perhaps I might one day, but those arn't stories to be told at such a beautiful day." She smiled at him.
It had indeed been a beautiful day. She had invited Kojuro with her because their meeting in the yard has sparked her interest, it had made a fire come back inside of her that had laid dosile for a long time. And although the initial fire had been sparked by his resemblance to Isao, it had become clear he was not even close.
The whole day she had not thought about Isao once and had just been intreged and pleased by getting to know Kojuro. Where Isao had been calculated, Kojuro was playfull. She had found many differences and to her own surprise she was getting more attached to him by the second.
Because of this it was no surprise that his comments didn't leave her cold. She wanted to scold herself for looking to much into them, to wish for something where she would never fit in, yet the part that wanted the comments to be true was bigger then her fear.
When he mentioned the impending war her blush faded. She knew what he had been talking about. Word of several villages being destroyed had reached the mansion and the displeasure of the Shogun to Genji his arrival was well known. It would only be a matter of time before blood would truly start flowing between the two factions.
"You are right Kojuro-san. We should enjoy this while we can." She paused a moment, not sure if it was her place to ask. "I judge from your training in the yard that you are fit enough to march out with the troops?" She forced herself to smile while she asks, she refused to show him her worries as it was not her place to question his actions.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 18, 2017 14:03:31 GMT -8
So, she chose to interpret his words as being about the war. He was mildly disappointed, but then he was the one alluding to things in a round about way… He found his thoughts travelling in the direction they were pushed. "I hope so," he replied to her question, looking far more serious than he had at any time since they stepped out from the mansion, "but it's not my decision to make. Events have escalated more quickly than anyone could have predicted… we could be moving sooner than expected," which, frustratingly for him, made it less likely that he was going to be sent out to battle. Lord Genji would undoubtedly listen to Anzen's advice as to whether he was deemed fit enough, and Anzen could be rather overprotective at times. He would just have to convince them somehow and convince himself too. Even if it wasn't front line fighting, he had to prove himself to be useful in some capacity. "I haven't received any orders yet." It would be the most humiliating thing to be left at home in the Hizashi mansion while everyone else went off to war. He felt a sudden urge to go back immediately and practice his swordsmanship.
But then he looked back up at Nakatani's smile. Her eyes looked unconvinced about what her mouth was portraying. Disturbed from his own introspection, he realised belatedly why she had asked. "You don't need to worry about me," he said, smiling back in what he hoped was a reassuring manner. "I'm not intending to get killed just yet." It was a pointless statement in a half joking tone. They knew what the realities were. A samurai went to war knowing he might die, and having made peace with that fact. But that kind of thing wasn't exactly comforting for someone waiting for him to return.
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Nakatani
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
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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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on Jun 18, 2017 23:57:00 GMT -8
Nakatani usually wasn't much of a speaker about wars and political stuff. She had decided she did not know enough about either of them to have an opinion, but she felt like she could speak freely with Kojuro. "Do you believe Genji-sama is strong enough to beat the Shogun, Kojuro-san? If he rules over all of Tawakoshi, he must have a lot of strong men to his cause." she said softly. Hoping he did feel offend about a mere servant asking him questions about war.
When he actually found out that her question had been because of worry, Nakatani once again blushed slightly. Not as heavily this time but she did feel embarrassed that she had not been able to hide her intention even though she had tried. Now that he had busted her anyway, she decided it was alright to speak about her feelings. After all he seemed to have accepted them. "I will worry for you Kojuro-san, as well as I will pray for your safe return." now she blushed slightly more now, but once didn't hide it. She knew she would find it hard to stay at the mansion if Kojuro-san got send off, but she also knew that there was no place for her to go along with him. Kojuro had become one of the people she liked the most in a very short time, and to be without him long would be a tough thing. But Nakatani had decided she would no longer let herself become independent on someone else as she had once with Isao. She would be strong, no matter what would come next.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 21, 2017 11:19:00 GMT -8
"Lord Genji is a strong leader and very astute. I'm sure he wouldn't enter a battle he didn't think he could win. He has good generals and advisors, Hosokawa-dono, Takahashi-san, Omura-san… " While it seemed to him that Genji liked to plan ahead, he wasn't the type of person to let an opportunity slip by either.
Nakatani was blushing again, that pink colour that suited her so well. He would have to make sure to come back alive so that he could see that again. "Thank you. A few prayers can't hurt," he replied, and smiled. "Nakatani-san, you really shouldn't … if I think of you back at home worrying about me then I might not be able to concentrate." Although he said it in a light tone, he remembered her sadness earlier and didn't want her to become attached to a samurai again, that way would only lead to more pain for her. As much as he enjoyed being alive, all bushi sought death. It was part of what they were. Worrying about that wouldn't do anyone any good. Nevertheless, he also felt oddly happy that she cared enough about him to worry.
"You know," he said, with a laugh, "we are really bad at taking our own advice. Let's not think about what might happen tomorrow or the next day, but just about the present moment. The forest and the sky, the mountain, the shrine. Me and you sitting here on this bench…" He didn't say anything more but he didn't look away from her, watching the blush gradually fade from her cheeks.
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Nakatani
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
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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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on Jun 22, 2017 0:47:47 GMT -8
"Yes, there are some very wise men under Genji-sama's leadership." she said with courtesy. Still it worried her. War was war and a battle was a battle. Anyone could get hurt and anybody could get killed. It was only a luck of the draw if Kojuro would come back on a horse or in a box. Of course he would be better protected then the common soldier, but that was no reassurance to her.
She once again looked around her, taking in the nature and the beauty of the landscape that surrounded them. The song of the birds was loudly heard and beautiful to the ears and in the far distance she could even hear the talking of a stream making its path down the mountain that the shrine was build upon. He could tell her all he wanted not to worry, but that was Nakatani's nature. Even if a part of her hadn't been falling in love she would care for him. For the friend from the mansion, or even for just the noble that she was serving. She would always worry, the same that a mother cared for her children, Nakatani cared for the people she kept close.
On his next comment she would giggle softly. He was right, they really were bad at taking their own advice. She would look back at him, her dark eyes glistering as she looked at him and a genuine smile on her face. "I wouldn't mind staying here forever." she said in a soft voice as her blush would once again crowd her cheek. Her hand moved slowly to touch his, ever so gently.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 25, 2017 9:18:34 GMT -8
It seemed to Kojuro that he had brought her back to the present, and he was pleased to see a radiant smile on her face that was unclouded by her previous worry. Her dark eyes drew him in. He let her hand settle on his, butterfly light, then turned his hand over and clasped hers with his fingers. He wanted the touch to be something more than fleeting, so he held onto it. "There isn't any forever, only now," he replied, equally quietly, his amber eyes locked onto hers, and he brought up his other hand to brush away a stray lock of dark hair from her face with the back of it. Her cheeks were still pink, and warm from her blush. If he did go out and get killed tomorrow this really wouldn't be the worst image he could have imprinted in the back of his eyes when he died. He would go on to the next life just a little bit happier for sharing this moment with her. His eyes travelled down to her lips, already imagining how they might feel, so soft. Although he desired more, he contented himself with this moment that they had, and didn't move except to meet her gaze again. "Nakatani-san…" he didn't have anything particular to say, except just to reaffirm her presence here with him.
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Nakatani
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
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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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on Jun 26, 2017 0:23:44 GMT -8
He was right. In that moment Nakatani's mind could not focus on anything except for the present. It had been a long time since feeling happy had come so natural to her and she wanted it to last for longer than she knew was possible. She grasped his hand back just as firmly as he was holding hers and was starting to get lost in his beautiful amber eyes. It was the first time she looked at him, really looked at him. He really was handsome. His long brown hair falling around his face, his jawline strong and straight, his amber eyes staring as if they could see your soul.
When he touched her cheek briefly, she couldn't help herself but lean into his hand, trying to make the touch last. Their status had disappeared in her mind, at this very moment they were equal. He wasn't a noble and she wasn't a servant. They were just two people, sharing this moment together. Before he could take his hand away she would gently put her own on it, keeping it close to her face and she would just stare back at him. "Kojuro-san..." She smiled at him, pure happiness reflected in her face and somehow her love for him readable in the darkness of her eyes.
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Kojuro Hizashi
Dedicated
Lord of Kiyonai
Roleplay posts: 354
Age: 23
Physical Description: Kojuro stands at a little above average height, and a slender, athletic build. His dark brown hair falls to just beneath chin level, and he usually wears it tied back. His eyes are a bright brown colour, so light as to be close to orange. He is usually well but simply dressed, and carries himself with a relaxed air, taking most things in his stride. He has several recently acquired scars, including a sword cut to his left arm which has left him only partial use of that hand, and a another from a sword cut along his jawline on the right side.
Clothes and Equipment: He is normally dressed in conventional attire for his culture and social class. As a lord, his clothing is high quality, though not ostentatious. For everyday wear a simple kosode and hakama, silk courtly robes for official duties, and armour on the battlefield. He prefers greens and blues, though often may be wearing the maroon and gold of the Hizashi clan.
In battle he can be noticed from a distance by the dragonfly crest on his helmet. He also wears a surcoat in Hizashi maroon and gold and a set of lacquered armour bearing the Hizashi clan cherry blossom crest. In battle he is armed with a tachi (long sword) and a tanto (dagger), and also carries a fan to signal orders. He will also be found carrying his swords everywhere, as is usual for samurai.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi, The Hizashi Clan
Player's online availability : For play: Some evenings, GMT. I am not around every day for RP, because life. For chatting/PMs: Most days/eves GMT.
Registered: May 10, 2017 13:44:12 GMT -8
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Post by Kojuro Hizashi on Jun 29, 2017 13:18:27 GMT -8
Kojuro felt the warmth of her hand envelop his own, and the soft smooth skin of her cheek against the back of his hand, captured by hers as though she wished to keep him there frozen in that moment. Seeing her smile brought a matching smile to his lips too, a surprisingly shy one just for her, quite unlike those he had generally been flashing about throughout the morning. Perhaps he was even blushing himself, he couldn't say, since he was no longer thinking about such things. It seemed something of a miracle that he had prompted such a beautiful smile on Nakatani's face. The intensity of feeling held in the air between them in that still moment was profoundly moving. He could not tell how long they stayed looking into each other's eyes, and it was a stray cry of a fox in the air that seemed to make time start moving onwards again.
He started to uncurl his fingers from Nakatani's at last, and dropped his hand from her face, where the loose lock of hair had not been been replaced at all and instead prettily framed her features. "Ah… I suppose we should return to the mansion…" he said, with a kind of sigh, though he smiled. "I couldn't have imagined a morning more perfect, but I doubt Lord Genji would be pleased if we were to miss his grand festival tonight." He stood, taking Nakatani's hand with him gently before letting it go entirely.
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Nakatani
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
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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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on Jun 30, 2017 0:41:17 GMT -8
Time was unmoving, all she could do was look him in the eyes and smile with pink cheeks. The warmth of his hand against her cheek and the gentle grasp around her hand. The birds were still heard in the background and the candles around them gently swaying in the wind. It was a scene she never could have imagined and a scene she would likely never forget. She decided that this old shrine was indeed a place protected by the old gods. That even though it seemed forgotten in time, it was the most wonderful place she had ever visited and was planning to visit it every day if she could. She once again thanked the gods in silent prayer for helping her find her way back to her people and give her her the ability to open her heart once again.
When he let go of her she looked at him surprised until she realized they must have sat there for minutes on end. They had been away from the mansion for a long time. She had meant to head back earlier, but couldn't blame herself for not enforcing it. "I had a great morning as well Kojuro-san. I look forward to you showing me more of Kiyonai soon?" she asked him a bit shyly hoping he would accompany her again. Only when he mentioned the festival she had to bite her lip slightly. That was right, she was just a servant. Their roles suddenly streamed back to her. "Yes, we should indeed head back. I am meant to help prepare the dishes for tonight," she stated and forced herself back into a smile. She decided that it didn't matter. Even if they could only be sporadic friends around the mansion from now on it was alright. Nobody could take this morning away from her and she decided to be more happy from this day on. So they left the shrine and headed back towards the mansion.
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Registered: Nov 21, 2024 12:03:45 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2017 8:53:22 GMT -8
Being outside... it helped. But the cover of the wooded area leading up to the stairs that paved the way to the shrine, it made her feel a whole new fleet of nervousness pattering away in her gut like butterflies. She just had to silently pray that the shadows were safe...
But she would continue to walk with Nakatani, keeping close to her flank. Her hands were still quivering, even as she tried to keep them folded. She was nervous, but perhaps a prayer at the shrine might help. She was hoping so, as she was running out of hope.
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Nakatani
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 389
Age: 20
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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Registered: Jul 3, 2015 8:37:33 GMT -8
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Post by Nakatani on Jul 3, 2017 8:57:54 GMT -8
Most of the way had been quiet as Nakatani didn't know what to talk about with the still very shook Ketsueki. Getting to the Shrine had already calmed her nerves a bit though, as the shrine was such an abandoned place she couldn't imagine anyone spoiling or thinking to look at.
Once they climbed the stairs they were once again met by the gentle glow of candles that had to seem to be lit just for the two of them. The spirituality of the place always made her feel calm and at ease. Something was surely watching over them here.
"See? We made it here without problems Ketsueki-san. Now just try to relax for me." she said with a gentle smile as she sat her down close to the shrine.
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