Festival of the White Orchid [Kiso-Kasumi]

[Utaku Kasumi]

OCC:
In this thread I'd rather have only 2 people - if you have more... oh well. If you really must, post here, but remember who's the main star here
Let's skip climbing to the top... and start with the funny part!



Utaku finished meditating for this day at the Shrine of the Ki-Rin and decided that she's really hungry. Looked around to find anything that she could eat... and she has spotted something that might be tasty enough to try it.
While trying to get to her destination point - which was food of course - she just stepped over some male that was standing near the other one, wearing crimson shadow kimono.
What the... she blinked and raised her head.
Kasumi spotted a male that was higher than her, which wasn't something common, wearing all black with a mask. Blinked again and rubbed her forehead that she used to hit the back of his head with. (KO'ed poor Shoju?)
Big, blue eyes were looking at both males in front of her and a few more seconds later... moved to the left where she spotted food again. Soft sigh came through her chery lips as she turned her eyes to them again. What's weird is that she didn't have to raise her head to look them in the eye.
- Sumimasen... - bowed her head only a little, like not caring much that she just tried to knock down other samurai. Her voice was like a breeze on a really hot day.
Kasumi had affixed a white orchid behind her right ear; And no thanks to that weird man standing between her and her food, she felt it begin to slip and raised her hand to correct it.
Appearance... appearance! They say all is about appearance. Try to look like a lady... Damn... I am hungry She whined in her thoughts and started to sigh again.
For a second or two, blue eyes peeked at the other male. Left corner of her lips moved only a little and that's all. Barely bowed her head to him, rather as a habit than actual greeting... or maybe she was greeting him?
Who would understand a Unicorn, and Shiotome to that?


OCC:
Shoju, if you want, you can join the begining of our game. But don't get used to it. Otherwise Kasumi will KO you for good


And to help you both:
Kasumi has really long, red hair (like flames - reaching her hips). Loose at the moment, with a white orchid behind her right ear.
Big, blue eyes (round) - typical Gaijin I'd say
Pale skin with freckles around her nose.

Clothes:
I'd say she's wearing a murasaki's colored kimono (which is purple) of a really high quality with a furisode (almost floor-length sleeves). Her kimono has white fancy patterns and two mons in front: Unicorn on the right, and Utaku on the left side (closer to her heart). Maru obi, which is really formal type, embroidered with metal-coated yarn and foilwork (let's say it's kobai - plum-pink colored). That's all needed for now - just to show you how formal her clothes are - formal and expensive

[Soshi Kiso]

.....You do not wield a great power, a great power wields you.

It was then a red-headed unicorn battle-maiden bumped squarely into Shoju....the timing was almost embarrassing. Surely now all he had said would fall on deaf ears.

He would not dare ask the samurai-ko to apologize to the so called Spider, but he was curious why she did it in the first place... A further glance revealed she must be of some importance, the kimono she wore was of elegant quality. Did she do this is draw attention, and if so....from whom?

[Shoju]

As Kiso's words finished shoju felt a force behind him. He was certain that the Scorpion had distracted him in order for someone else to assault him. He growled angrily as he spun around and saw a very formal looking woman dressed in the garb of the Unicorn standing behind her. It looked as if she had walked right into him without even noticing he was there.....

He scowled under the mempo. Part of him had hoped that the scorpion was attacking him. "Excuse me Utaku-san. Is there something I can help you with?"

[Utaku Kasumi]

Kasumi rubbed her nose, as she was thinking what should she say.
Help me with what? And who are you? started to stare at the person wearing all black. Why are you standing on the path that I am walking? It seems she was really confused. On her forehead there was a pretty nice, red spot showing with which part she hit his head from behind.

A few seconds later a few females rushed to her and bowed deeply.
Utaku-sama! Where did you go! You shouldn't leave us on your own! They were all flustered and started to eye both males.
Utaku-sama! What happened to your forehead?! One of her attendants spotted bump on her forehead.
Haaah? Whatever. I am hungry. Where's Kael? Kasumi turned her head around, as she was looking for someone... after that she turned it back to the masked man. You shouldn't stand here. Otherwise someone else might bump into you. That's dangerous! And you! she said to women that were standing close to her Go find Kael. And get me some food. Now.
All she had to do was to frown... and all women were gone on instant.

[Agasha Shodai]

((OOC: Not getting involved, but I'm laughing my ass off here. This is AWESOME!))

[Shoju]

Shoju sighed behind his mempo. "I am Chuda Shoju, And you must me an Utaku of some import." Shoju wished the ban on maho were lifted for just a moment. "I stand here speaking with the esteemed Soshi Kiso, Daimyo of the Soshi." Shoju extended his hand towards the Soshi.

"If it is food you would like, I believe I smelled a traiditional Unicorn meal in that direction." Shoju pointed towards the Unicorn banner flying to their right. "Not too many people have missed seeing me, but I think that might be because they knew who I was prior, and have actively avoided me. Some on the other hand, are surprised by my presence, and are lulled into honorable conversation with me.

[Soshi Kiso]

Honorable conversation.... Oh how this being was pushing his buttons. If only he had been able to finish his meditation earlier when the young Bayushi had arrived.

He turned to face the Utaku maiden with a growing red spot on her forehead. It was odd looking into eyes so blue, made even more predominate by the fiery hair cascading down her back. To whom do I have the honor of speaking to? Apparently my introduction has already been handled by the vileness before me, to which I apologize.

An inward sigh, his former words were definitely lost on the Chuda now. He would continue down the spiral to oblivion, and either Senshi or himself would be waiting for him at the bottom.

[Utaku Kasumi]

She looked at Chuda suspiciously.
Did he just say I am from the import? she asked two of her attendants that came when other left.
I think he meant that you are an important person, Utaku-sama. one of females bowed while speaking.
Oh, that... I am Utaku Kasumi and I am Shiotome.

We better stop her... otherwise she will get into some troubles again... Her attendants started to whisper behind her back.
Quiet. I speak now. So, you say you stand here to speak, where there is a path to walk. Kasumi looked at Soshi and raised her eyebrow You are Scorpion, right? Daimyo to that... So tell Haruka, that I am mad at her for not coming to visit after getting herself a husband. What a shame... she whined for a while but then went back to glaring at Chuda.

Besides, what do I care who you are? You might be Shoju, or other Moju. You stand on my way, then... she looked at her panicked attendants and one, long sigh could be heard If you speak about the conversation... go and do it there. I think it's a proper place to do that. Not here... Otherwise there might be more Unicorns coming this way and bumping into you. Me doing that wouldn't hurt that much... but put some Moto in my place and I believe... you are smart enough to move yourself from here. Treat it as a good advice.

My lady!
What!?
Do not speak with a member of a Spider Clan.
Stupid. He can be a Spider or a Lion. Both I don't like. But that's not the reason to kill... at least not for a week or so... This is an important place for our Clan. And this is an important Festival. If he has been allowed to come here... he's protected under guest's law. she looked at Chuda with eyes that had a color of summer's sky. After that... he can happily die. I don't care. Her lips were smiling but eyes stayed unconcened.

[Shoju]

Shoju chuckled at the Utaku's comments. She was feisty, he would give her that. I'm terribly sorry for interrupting your path Lady of the Plains. You will find that I'm a rather practical person. I'm sure we wont need to meet in combat. Shoju grinned and turned back to Kiso. Forgive me Kiso-san, I have a few matters to attend to before the competition begins. I will take my leave and let you converse with Unicorn about your shared friend.

Shoju bowed low to the Utaku, and then slightly less so to the Scorpion, and began to walk away.

[Soshi Kiso]

He had to be punctual....if any of his traits were failing him, it was punctuality. In the future, he decided to show up in the nick of time for future events. Maybe then all these oddities wouldn't occur.

Before him still stood the Utaku Daimyo, a giant of a woman with piercing eyes. It was ironic that he felt more comfortable having Shoju as a conversation partner, then an oddly beautiful woman. It was not like he was a monk, but he had spent much more time in the company of men, or alone with ancient scrolls perfecting his communication with the kami.

He bowed to Kasumi, an etiquette he had not passed along to the Chuda. He knew the man was trying to sleight him with his bow, while Kasumi and Kiso were of equal standing, she was much more glorified then him and it was proper for him to do so.

My Lady, I am sure the fact Haruka-sama has yet to visit shows no signs she has forgotten you. She has been quite busy with her new responsibilities. I assure you I will pass along your desire to see her, for surely when time permits she would love to see you.

I see you've come to pay honor to the Ki-Rin, along with many other Unicorn. It is hard to miss the aroma of their dinners.

[Utaku Kasumi]

Her eyes followed Chuda, when he was leaving, and she frowned a little.
My lady, this is not the right time... one of her female attendants said that to her.
Kasumi waved her hand to them and they left, bowing deeply to her and to Soshi.

She looked at Soshi, like trying to check how much he is worth. Been quiet for some time, probably she was thinking.
Soshi-sama, I hope you do not mind me disturbing your conversation with that Chuda person. She rubbed her nose It's a fact that I didn't hit him on a purpose, but it seems that you did not enjoy his company. If I was wrong, then forgive me. I thought that I will be nice to a new family member of one of my Shiotome sisters and help him to get rid of a pest.

When she smiled, this time even her eyes were smiling.

Indeed, I've come here to pay my respect to Ki-Rin. It's our tradition. And I see you came to join the competition, am I right, Soshi-sama? Kasumi moved her head a little, looking at him with a smile Aroma you say... Yes, I really enjoy it, it makes my stomach happy. You should also try it. At least some of our dishes. Mostly it's not that barbanic as people would think. She smirked.

[Soshi Kiso]

Kiso tilted his head ever so slightly. To say I enjoyed talking to Shoju would be like saying I enjoy walking on hot coals... so I must thank you for the interruption.

I haven't had much time to spend in the Unicorn lands, save when the Yobajin invaded. The army many fed on rice and simple barley, so I can't say I've ever really had the pleasure. Would a Scorpion be welcome at your table? It was his time to smirk.

[Utaku Kasumi]

Kasumi nodded.
I see. But you know, Soshi-sama... they say that walking on hot coals proves that your will is strong and you can gain a perfect control over your body. They say that people walking on hot coals doesn't feel any pain. It's all in their heads I heard. But oh well, we Unicorns heard and saw many things that are strange... gentle shrug was all she "said".

She poked her nose with one finger.
Well, it's a waste to visit our land and do not try our real food at least once. I hope you are not picky when it comes to your food, Soshi-sama. Because our dishes are little different... in some ways One corner of her lips moved a little, but she managed to stay calm A Scorpion would be welcome to my table if he decides to try everything that will be served. Then you can say that you tasted some of our dishes.

[Soshi Kiso]

Hmm, very well, Kasumi-sama. I would be honored to have you take me on a journey of new tastes. Kiso just hoped there was nothing that was going to make him ill, it would not bode well if he got stomach aches before competing. But she had rescued him from having to interact with the tainted individual.

Kiso bowed slightly. I shall follow your lead, my lady.