Post by utakumoli on Jan 23, 2011 23:28:57 GMT -5
A rider dressed in a heavy, layered riding gear arrives at the gates of Kyuden Doji. Her horse shows obvious signs of hard riding - for those who know of such things - though it appears it could continue on with little difficulty, if need be. Riding with her is a well-and-warmly-dressed retainer on a formidable, though not battle-ready (and slightly smaller) steed.
The rider speaks to the servant at the gate, asking for the stables. Taking his direction, she nods politely and, upon arriving, makes arrangements with the stable-master to keep her horse. She pats her horse lovingly, strokes his mane, and assures him that she will return soon.
Another servant leads them to the guests' chambers and shows her where she can bathe. The retainer follows a few paces behind. The two have a quiet, whispered conversation regarding her yet-unmarried status while the retainer washes her back, then fixes her long, blue-black hair in a court-worthy up-do, and helps her dress in her fine purple kimono - which is strangely fashionable for a Unicorn, with many layers in violet and white, and intricate details on the wide, gray obi, and sleeves.
Once the Unicorn maiden is satisfied with her appearance, she makes her way, with her retainer in tow, toward the Clan Champion's outer chambers.
/continued in Crane Champion's Outer Chambers
The rider speaks to the servant at the gate, asking for the stables. Taking his direction, she nods politely and, upon arriving, makes arrangements with the stable-master to keep her horse. She pats her horse lovingly, strokes his mane, and assures him that she will return soon.
Another servant leads them to the guests' chambers and shows her where she can bathe. The retainer follows a few paces behind. The two have a quiet, whispered conversation regarding her yet-unmarried status while the retainer washes her back, then fixes her long, blue-black hair in a court-worthy up-do, and helps her dress in her fine purple kimono - which is strangely fashionable for a Unicorn, with many layers in violet and white, and intricate details on the wide, gray obi, and sleeves.
Once the Unicorn maiden is satisfied with her appearance, she makes her way, with her retainer in tow, toward the Clan Champion's outer chambers.
/continued in Crane Champion's Outer Chambers