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| Author: | Agasha Utsusemi [ Mon Oct 16, 2017 11:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
(expecting) Returning to the place in the Yang that she had used the day before for a tea ceremony, Utsusemi set out her utensils as she began to prepare herself for another outdoors ceremony. Each utensil was meticulously cleaned, her mind finding its own quiet place as she went through the familiar routine. --- Roll out of the way, for ease of all players involved: D1 EA Tea Ceremony for Akarei and Yasuhiro. TN 20: 7d10o10k3 24 |
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| Author: | Yogo Akarei [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 12:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
Yogo Akarei let out a soft sigh. There was a certain part of her that had never fully acclimated to her duties as Jade Yoriki. No wonder the Kuni are as insane as they are. A gust of wind, once more, slammed into her. She removed her mask to readjust her hair and then found herself staring straight at the Dragon she had met before. The priestess took a deep breath and then walked forward. "Good afternoon, Agasha-sama. Have you had your rice today?" |
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| Author: | Matsu Yasuhiro [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 12:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
It wasn't long before the young Matsu arrived on the scene. His eyes across the pleasant setting the dragon woman had arranged. Offering Utsusemi a polite bow he smiled somewhat stifflu. "Good afternoon Agasha-sama, I hope you have been well since we last spoke?" This waa followed by a bow to the Scorpion girl. "Good afternoon to you as well Yogo-sama. I hope the stars have providesd you with better omens in the last few days?" |
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| Author: | Agasha Utsusemi [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 12:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"Yogo-san, Matsu-san," Utsusemi greeted them both in turn as they arrived, bowing to them both from where she sat. "Hai, hai, I have partaken in Inari's blessing today and the Fortunes are as kind as ever. I am honored that you would both join me, seeing as you both seemed to impress Akodo Meikuko-sama so well this morn." She smiled a bit ruefully at her own lackluster round in the dojo against the heiress. "It seems the lady Matchmaker has called all of the young samurai in the city to her offices today, so I thought I would offer you both some refreshing tea before you go to meet your future." |
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| Author: | Matsu Yasuhiro [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"Indeed, I got the invitation earlier this morning. I must admit I'm a little curious about how it will go." A soft frown made it's way onto his lips. "I can't say I've very skilled in these type of things." "You do have my thanks though Agasha-sama, a bit of tea sounds wonderful about right now." |
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| Author: | Yogo Akarei [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"Akodo-sama is," she trailed off. She looked over to the Matsu and then to the charming Dragon in front of her. "I would be glad to share tea with you, Agasha-sama." The priestess took a breath and prayed internally that the kami would not vex her further. |
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| Author: | Agasha Utsusemi [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"Then I am happy to accomodate you both, thank you," she bowed to the other two samurai, signalling the start of the ceremony. Despite the events in the dojo that morning, Utsusemi was still a rock of serenity and grace in otherwise hectic day that would change a lot for the other two's futures. Looking at her, she didn't seem like the type to try and spar against a scion of the Lion like she had earlier. Each movement of the ceremony was calming, each sound enforcing the feeling of being lost in a perfect moment of peace, closed off to the outside world for now. The tea was also frothy and rich to the taste, prepared with no spilling whatsoever. "Please, enjoy yourselves" her voice was a quiet timbre as they reached the end of the ceremony. |
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| Author: | Matsu Yasuhiro [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 5:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
Taking a seat as the ceremony began, the lion sat in stillness as the former crane worked. Tea ceremony wasn't something he was skilled at, and he enjoyed watching the older woman work, it was quite relaxing. He didn't pay much attention to Akarei as the ceremony continued, that really wasn't all that unusual though. "Thank you." Yasuhiro offered with a dip of his head, though he waited for the Yogo to drink first, She was higher ranking then him after all. |
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| Author: | Yogo Akarei [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
The Yogo managed to purge the inappropriate thoughts plaguing her mind. Purge the thought of the exsanguinated women that she had been unable to rescue. She took the tea as offered with a faint smile. "Thank you, Agasha-sama. It was..." Lovely. "Calming." |
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| Author: | Matsu Yasuhiro [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
When the cup was offered in his direction he'd accept it. Going through the motions of the ceremony. It wasn't something he did often, so it took him some time, but he managed to make it through without any blunders. After Yasuhiro sipped, he diop-ed his head in thanks, before completing the ritual and passing the cup back towards Utsusemi. |
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| Author: | Agasha Utsusemi [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
Accepting the cup back to her, she had one last sip herself with a brief but content smile. "Thank you. I am honored to have shared it with both of you... tea is indeed a unifying force in the Empire, making even a Dragon, a Lion, and a Scorpion share such a quiet moment together in a hectic city as this." |
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| Author: | Matsu Yasuhiro [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"It is interesting how that works isn't it? I wonder if any of the Gaijin cultures have similar activities to bring them all together." The serenity of the moment was interrupted a bit, at least for the Lion by the comments of his grandmother. Hmph! I don't know why you're sitting around drinking tea with these two. One's married and the other is a Yogo. I suppose if you must plow the fields with one of them though, it might as well be the Dragon. Just remember to plant your seed on the hills nearby and not in the furrow. She finished before going quiet again. There was a momentary pause as he blinked and cleared his throat. "Perhaps one of you two have heard of something?" |
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| Author: | Agasha Utsusemi [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"I can't say I have heard of any of the other cultures having such a refined ceremony as ours, though I have sampled one foreign brew at the Go Stone Tea House. A very respectable establishement run by Ichiro Kajima," she offered to the Matsu, unaware of the advice of his grandmother. "I admit my knowledge on the foreign customs are very limited." |
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| Author: | Yogo Akarei [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"The same for me. One of my duties, after all, is to maintain our own culture across the sea." She took another sip of the tea and then smiled at Utsusemi. "And spread it to the Gaijin if they are wise enough to accept it." |
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| Author: | Matsu Yasuhiro [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"Well, I suppose that makes three of us that are rather unaware of Gaijin culture then." Yasuhiro mused as he looked between the two. "I suppose that means we will all be in for some surprises." "You are coming to maintain our culture though Yogo-sama? I guess I misunderstood you a little when we talked last time." It certainly hadn't sounded like that was what she was coming along for. |
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| Author: | Agasha Utsusemi [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"Mhm," Utsusemi nodded, "I must agree with Matsu-san, but I suppose it makes sense in a religious sense, no? Yogo-san has a reputation for being a devoted and pious woman, which I am certain will be an asset to such a lengthy journey." |
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| Author: | Yogo Akarei [ Tue Oct 17, 2017 11:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
The Yogo gave the Matsu a soft smile. "It is my duty, regardless of where I go, to preserve our aspects of culture. However, I am sure that I fail in some ways compared to you," she continued, referring to the Dragon that had hosted their tea ceremony. |
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| Author: | Matsu Yasuhiro [ Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
This was certainly not the Yogo he had met several days ago, and Yasuhiro had to fight the urge to frown. Ooooo... This is juicy. There was a gleeful note in his grandmother's tone as she came to a conclusion that avoided Yasuhiro. Still he didn't break his silence, the Yogo hadn't been speaking to him after all. |
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| Author: | Agasha Utsusemi [ Wed Oct 18, 2017 7:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
"Oh, I would not say that, Yogo-san. As a priestess of the kami, you can perform feats I have no chance of attempting myself, some I believe will be vital to the journey as we will always be in need of spiritual guidance," Utsusemi inclined her head respectfully to the Yogo. "And besides, it is better to work together to preserve and present our culture, rather than attempting to do so on our own." |
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| Author: | Matsu Yasuhiro [ Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: A Drop Of Yin In My Tea (D1, EA) |
Yasuhiro wasn't certain he agreed with the entirety of what Utsusemi had said. If seemed like she was encouraging the use of a shujenga's spells. Still he remained silent at least for that part of the conversation. "I think that must be the reason why there are so many experts on our culture going with us. Our commanders must think this journey will prove to be very shocking." |
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