Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 17, 2011 11:00:06 GMT -5
((Damn Toshimoko blood... ;P))
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Kakita Asamura
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 17, 2011 11:20:59 GMT -5
The stroke of the hour of Togashi found Asamura sitting once more in the tiny teahouse tucked into the winter gardens of Kyuden Doji, his flute raised to his lips. The tea ceremony was all arranged for Mikado's arrival, and the young Kakita felt a twinge of nervousness. He willed it down. Shaking hands do not brew good tea, or so his mother had said.
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Kakita Takeo
Crane Clan
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Feb 17, 2011 11:37:48 GMT -5
Your trade is super friends! continue !
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 17, 2011 11:45:20 GMT -5
((OOC: Asamura, sorry for the delay, I am at work. Will have time to respond properly later in the evening...sorry mate...Takeo...what do you mean ? ;-) ))
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Kakita Takeo
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Post by Kakita Takeo on Feb 17, 2011 11:50:01 GMT -5
And although your discussions are very nice to read. sincerely.
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 17, 2011 15:15:07 GMT -5
Some minutes later, Mikado appears. She seems to be relaxed and fresh, even after some hours of paperwork working. The soft wind carries her lavender fragrance along. She wears a teal kimono depicting crystal snowflakes, the mon of the Doji artfully placed over her heart. Her "friend" is tagging with her. Daidoji Adachi is a rather tall slender woman with some gruff characteristics. They both walk down the cobblestone and quickly arrive to their destination.
Kakita-sama, I hope I did not let you wait long. Or someone would say that I delayed a bit on purpose in order to hear more of your enchanting flute melody.
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 17, 2011 16:00:12 GMT -5
He beamed at the compliment.
"I am pleased that it could bring you pleasure, Doji-san, but I would be very insincere if I said that there was no anticipation of your arrival, though indeed you were not at all late. I expect I would have been anxious for your presence even had you been early."
He laughed again, the sound still surprisingly strong from such a slender man. He rose and bowed deeply to both women before gesturing to the door behind him.
"Your repast awaits, Ambassador," he said with a grin.
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Doji Naetaru
Crane Clan
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 17, 2011 16:27:06 GMT -5
Mikado resumes from her bow. looking at the man, marveling...with a smile introduces her "friend" to him and she follows suit, sitting opposite him.
So Kakita Asamura-sama, how was your evening today?
Her eyes waiting for the chance to wander hungrily on his frame, without him looking. Yet she won't risk, for his sharp senses might even catch even the slightest of trace. She decides to be modest, yet friendly.
Mine was filled with an exquisite amount of paperwork. I never imagined that even a small arrangement could have so much bureaucratic procedures. I would be lying if I admitted that I did not look for this meeting, to soothe my spirit...to calm myself.
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 17, 2011 16:33:31 GMT -5
"It was dull. I spent much of it in the dojo, but I have not found the way off of my latest plateau. Disappointing."
He shrugged simply even as his strong, deft hands began to prepare the tea. He presented the charcoal and the tea leaves to Mikado, waiting with baited breath for her acknowledgment of their perfection. He was tempted toward banter, but the Tea Ceremony required serenity. The perfect tranquility of his normal twinkling eyes demonstrated that serenity was something to which this Kakita was very much accustomed.
The tea poured and the cups turned three times, Asamura raised his cup to his lips and sighed. "I have been saving this blend for a special occasion. It was given to me by Kaiu Umasu for some assistance I rendered him in the matter of...the south."
He remembered his manners at the last moment. Refined young ladies didn't need to know about certain realities. Not at all.
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 17, 2011 17:38:00 GMT -5
For the first time with Asamura, Mikado raises her eyebrow. Her interest seemed as if "piqued"
From Kaiu Umasu himself? I reckon sama that you're quite a hero said with a chuckle. No, seriously, I am quite aware that the Crab respect their friends and allies. Bearing that gift is truly something to be proud of. But then again, sama...taking a sip...she stopped, looked at Kakita Asamura with a serene expression at her face. This blend is impeccable! It has a certain aroma..ah, Kakita sama, you never cease to happily amaze me. I understand why you kept this blend for certain occasions. I am flattered.
With a happy smile on her face, she lowered her gaze and took a sip.
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 17, 2011 20:12:23 GMT -5
He smiled. "It is only fitting. One work of art deserves another."
"Were you raised here in Kyuden Doji, Mikado-san?"
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 18, 2011 3:06:05 GMT -5
She smiles
Hai sama. Born and raised here. I am the daughter of Doji Dojima, courtier of the Crane Clan, and Otomo Ai, of the Otomo. It was my parents decision to grow up here and they wished that I received proper training in art and politics. You sama? I guess that you were not born in Toshi Ranbo. Concerning your Kakita training you must be born in Kyuden Kakita. Hai?
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 18, 2011 9:34:15 GMT -5
"My family originated in Shizuka Toshi, but we have lived in the Kintani valley for generations now. So I am afraid that I was born in Toshi Ranbo. Some of my earliest memories are of the Imperial Court, where my father, Kakita Senichi, served as court poet to Toturi III. My brother and sister live there still, though my duties keep me traveling most of the time."
His eyes focused again, this time directly on her own.
"But a daughter of the Otomo? I knew that I was in prestigious company, Mikado-sama, but I was not aware how prestigious."
He topped off her teacup.
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Doji Naetaru
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Post by Doji Naetaru on Feb 18, 2011 10:05:12 GMT -5
Mikado reflexively leans back as she looks at the Kakita
Kakita-sama is a flatterer. I am an ordinary lady of the Crane and I intend to behave as such. My mother used to say that the first thing that signifies a lady is honor and integrity, throwing at him a sharp look, smiling, even when she is not samurai. Back in the days when I was young, she was known to employ even servants who have displayed such qualities among the chaff. That's why she was ever more insistent that I joined the Clan of my father.
Leaning bit forward, approaching him dangerously. The yojimbo throws a big cough, as if she had been choking by a pea...
I guess she knew what it means to be an Otomo...Haha!
Then she tilted back in a casual motion, laughing heartily, but only for about 3 seconds, before covering her slender lips with her fan. If Mikado was prone to something, it was jokes for sure.
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Kakita Asamura
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Post by Kakita Asamura on Feb 18, 2011 10:28:52 GMT -5
The Kakita's deep eyes cloud briefly. "Is it honorable to make light of the family of one's mother? Mikado-san is very irreverent. My own mother would certainly chastise me sternly if she ever caught wind of my implying things about the Asahina."
He paused, a twinkle beginning to form in his eye.
"However, the venerable Kakita Miliko, daughter of Asahina Norito, is not here. So I imagine I am in little danger. That is, unless you were to tell her. You wouldn't do something like that, would you Mikado-san?"
His face seemed to transform into the wide-eyed innocent gaze of a ten-year-old boy begging his older sister not to tell on him. The fact that he hadn't actually said anything about the Asahina at all seemed not to influence his position in the slightest.
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