Kakita Asamura
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 16, 2011 14:47:45 GMT -5
He nodded, his smile widening. "I am afraid that I have been here rather longer than I intended. I could not bring myself to abandon the perfection of Kyuden Doji for the chaos of Toshi Ranbo. Anyway, my true destination is still somewhat inaccessible at this time of year, so I shall remain for a short while yet. At least until Doji-dono throws me out."
He extended the Crocus to her in an off-hand sort of way, as if it were the sort of insignificant gesture one might extend to an acquaintance. The twinkle in his eye suggested that the intent might be somewhat different than the execution.
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 16, 2011 15:10:42 GMT -5
Seeing the crocus in his hand, Mikado smiles. She would love to reach for it, to feel the soft touch of the flower in her silken fingers.
Kakita-sama, you're so generous, I am sure it would complement nicely in your possessions. This would remind you of this moment. Calm and serene compared to Toshi Ranbo. I guess in the aftermath of Winter Court the ruckus must have been more intense. You must have heard...about the Shogun and so on. But truly, don't let me bother you with politics. Tis art and beauty that we speak about. I was about to resume my stroll around the gardens. If sama would wish, he could join me.
He meets him in the eye. Innocence glimmering like gold, an icy facade behind admiration.
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 16, 2011 15:21:17 GMT -5
The corner of his mouth twitched, his deep blue eyes devouring her gaze, reaching like a true heliotrope for the light of the sun.
"Bother me with politics? I am uncertain how that would be possible. Did I not mention that I was born in Toshi Ranbo? There, in a way entirely different than here, politics and art are synonymous. However, if it is Doji-san's wish to leave that talk behind and enjoy the gardens, then it would be my pleasure to accompany her."
He paused just slightly. "And it would follow that she would accept this flower, her reflection, so that she might perpetually admire the perfection of this garden no matter where she might be."
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 16, 2011 15:36:47 GMT -5
Mikado smiles
It is true, politics are a form of art. For who better than a Kakita to regard it such? Lord Kakita Yoshi your ancestor, could be one bright examplary.
As they both begin walking, her Daidoji bodyguard in tow, she moves elegantly as the wind caresses her silver hair, from time to time she looks at him. Her blood bubbling, keeping her warm from the cold. This man had a charm in his ways.
Nothing truly perfect like a memory of our gardens, but what would be more charming than a pleasant memory? Please keep it sama, savor the fragrance and I shall savor the moment that we stroll together. So, you must have heard of our Clan's ambassadorships? I have been recently informed that lord Takeo-tono wishes for me to travel to the Phoenix lands. Have you ever been there sama?
She wishes not to derail the subject's importance, and thus she chooses to "stroll around" talking subjects as well, for boring or not she wished to have her time looking at the Kakita.
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 16, 2011 18:48:54 GMT -5
"I passed through the Phoenix lands twice two years ago while in pursuit of the Iron Wok gang of highway robbers. I had a very pleasant stay in Kyuden Isawa at the time, but I imagine that you will be stationed at Morning Glory palace, no? If that is the case, I think you will find that the flora there bears little resemblance to ours, though it is serene in its own way. You should keep this crocus as a reminder of home, if nothing else."
He lightly tucks the flower behind her ear, that damnable smile still gracing his lips, his eyes boring into hers.
"It is a coincidence, as they say. My own stay here has been in preparation for my own ambassadorial assignment to the lands of the Dragon. Perhaps we should compare notes?"
He pauses for an instant, and then tucks his hands in his obi.
"Mikado heads north Doji province weeps and wilts Frozen North in Bloom."
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 16, 2011 20:07:06 GMT -5
Mikado could not help but feel the slight tingling of flirtatious romance. A feeling that was enhanced by his courteous behavior.
Kakita-sama, you honor me with this gift. It is so unique. I shall keep it as a token of our beautiful stroll.
And she gracefully glided to the "safe" subject.
An ambassador to the Dragon you say, ah! this is great news indeed. I have always been fascinated by the Dragon Clan, practical yet enigmatic, mysterious and accurate at the same time. I can see why you have been chosen for that task sama. You're a warrior, yet you have harmony and grace as well as an art for words.
And as she listened to the beautiful poem that he recited, she smiled, her parasol falling on the cobblestone. She turned and knelt to reach for it, caressing her almond shaped eyes. Her voice quite deep, Mikado couldn't help but smile.
So sama, have you had the chance to attend the Iris Festival at Benten Seido?
Her mind raced and her heart pounded hard. It must have been those days at the Iris Festival, or the burning youth, something the Otomo have surely overlooked at the training.
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 16, 2011 20:43:19 GMT -5
His eyes raked over her as she knelt, memorizing every contour of her body.
"Unfortunately, I have not. Was it pleasant this season? My brother has been hounding me about marriage, but he hasn't seen fit to marry yet, either, so I believe I have time to meet someone suitable. I find the atmosphere at that sort of event somewhat stifling. It is so much better to get to know someone at one's leisure, one-on-one. Don't you think so?"
He sighed, his handsome face clouding slightly.
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 17, 2011 2:36:27 GMT -5
Mikado showed a hint of interest at the fluttering of her eyes
Hai! The festival was truly magnificent, the celebration filled one's heart with purity, a thing I had never understood up until now. Truly Kakita sama, the feeling was elevating... And Benten Seido was adorned perfectly, even a gruff one would have been thankful of the Asahina monks that took care of it. After honoring the Fortune, each one would receive and iris, a symbol of purity in those dark times we live in. Your brother should not worry sama, every blossom blooms if properly tended.
Looks over at the sun.
Sadly sama, I must depart from the gardens. I have some ambassadorial duties to attend to, you must know, letters of passage to prepare, guard captain requests. The travel to Kyuden Isawa is filled with guard posts, I didn't know! Someone would expect the Phoenix to be more pacifists than that. My travel is scheduled around in a week. And I do hope that Kakita-sama will accidentally find some more time for a future stroll around those gardens, but if his duties demand so, he can arrange a more professional discussion over tea.
She motioned over to her yojimbo, turning back to him. She knew how this sounded, and she was aware of her carefully placed words. Smiling, as she saw her yojimbo approaching she looked at him, serenely, waiting for his words.
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 17, 2011 9:44:25 GMT -5
He regarded her thoughtfully for a moment, his snow-white eyebrow raised just slightly.
"I...would indeed appreciate the pleasure of your company a second time, Doji-san. Perhaps even a third or fourth. Truly, I do believe that I would be powerless to stay away for long. Shall we meet in that teahouse at the hour of Togashi?"
He gestured to the tiny building on whose roof he had been sitting.
"It would be a fitting way to celebrate my new assignment. An homage of sorts to their founding kami."
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 17, 2011 10:06:36 GMT -5
Kakita-sama, third and fourth time...So much help needed for ambassadorial duties.smiling I shall arrange for a cup of tea at the tea house as you requested. Kakita-sama would be polite to allow me the company of my childhood friend Adachi perhaps?motioning to her Daidoji bodyguard. Mikado's heart tried not to stray off the path that her mind was following, she knew she needed an honor guard, and Adachi was why she was there for.
Adachi-san is a discreet lady, and she is fond of natural tea flavor variety.
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 17, 2011 10:12:16 GMT -5
He laughed, the sound rolling out from his frail body like a bronze bell.
"How could I object to the presence of your childhood friend? That would be most unkind. You cannot think me so cruel as that, can you?"
Honor guards: such a painful necessity.
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 17, 2011 10:30:56 GMT -5
Cruel? By the Kami, no, of course not! You're a kind soul Kakita-sama.Looking at the sky againSo, I must take my leave. It has been quite an illustrious meeting sama. We shall speak later in the day.She bows, her silver hair cascading over her shoulder. She may have seemed innocent or even naive, but certainly no one could deny her resplendent beauty, like a crane bathing in the summer sunlight. As she departs, she reaches for her mirror, hidden at the edge of her kimono, looking at him...smiling.((OOC: I am at work and will have to reply a LOT slower. And yup a necessity or I'll be called badly . Anyway, it has been great RPing with you "sama". See you later! We have a scene going on))
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 17, 2011 10:43:51 GMT -5
The Kakita coolly watches her fade into the distance, fascinated by the movement itself. He shut his eyes for a long moment, burning her image into his mind. "Mikado-chan has a certain ring to it. Yes, definitely one to pursue." He drifted back to his quarters, leaving a message for the servant to prepare a tea service in the gardens at midnight. [[Togashi's hour is midnight--see what I did there? ]]
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 17, 2011 10:47:27 GMT -5
((OOC: Hehe true...but Mikado is an honorable girl...let's try having some caffeine midnight ))
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 17, 2011 10:51:12 GMT -5
[[Oh, Asamura is extremely honorable as well! It's just that he's also a Kakita, with all of the foibles that implies. Yeah, Mikado's virtue is in no danger.]]
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