"Uh, huh, wha?" Hiroya flunders in confusion at the question and maybe a bit of renewed flustered as she leans closer to him again "I am uh I am not sure what you mean? Talk about your mentor? Or his lessons? I'm not sure what "it" you are referring to?"

She would find some. not full understanding, such teaching was foreign to him, but the concept she spoke about was easy enough to understand "those are very good lessons to be sure. No one wants to feel like a burden and find your way to help and contribute is a great thing." There was something in ...

Hiroya swallowed as she looked at him with that smile and teasing tone "It, uh, it certainly makes you something. A-a painter sure." He replies with a very- " -beautiful canvas. " He mumbles the last part of a thought out loud. And then clears his throat praying to whatever Fortune would listen that...

he became slightly aware of their proximity and had been about to back away when he saw her smile and figured it was ok, he did however seem to flush a shade slightly deeper. "I have read of Togashi Saruko a little here and there in the libraries. As the wife of a Kami she is mentioned often in the ...

Takane walked to the place Susumu's invitation had listed. upon entering and seeing the others she bowed politely "Hello everyone, this one is Anjing Takane of the Crab Clan." Her voice was light and pleasant which belied her height and stature which was that of a stereotypical Crab.

Takane laughed softly behind a sleeve "That is good Doji-sama. Dreams of peace and harmony are worthwhile ones. I am certainly sure things can be done to make our relations strong and grow our clans close together." She says with a small smile to the woman who was more or less her height, a rarity a...

Hiroya is mildly fascinated by the process as she painted the designs on her face. He was likely only half listening as she spoke as he paid more attention to what she was doing. Unconsciously he leaned closer to her getting a closer look in his fascination. Her last line caught him and her turned l...

Kotsume scoured the area around and found many trails and footfalls but nothing out for place for an area being guarded and visited.

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"Um. It can be pretty." He replies looking at Ko as she continues messing with the bright green substance "I don't often like go out in it but I enjoy seeing it. I usually enjoy books and reading more."

As she leaned in closer he examined her face and the brush she held with rapt attention.

"From what I understand the bodies were found piled up near the den. It looked as if it was marking its territory. They were recovered by Nature Wardens. None were buried except in snow." He shifted his attention to Kotsume "the area you are not allowed in is marked. Outside of that you are free to ...

He again watches the process with great interest turning in the spring so his arms rest on the edge with his chest against the edge of the spring. He watched her add the different ingredients nodding along with her points about being a painter. He slightly shook his head breaking from the reverie "u...

Hiroya smiles a little halfheartedly rubbing the back of his neck a little "Uh, well, no. I guess not since I just do it in spare time. Just..didn't want you to think I was an artist or anything. I'm mostly a chronicler, the study and painting are just well fun things."

his eyes widen a bit with understanding "O-oh." he stammers a bit as he mirrors his hand to his chest as she did "Yuzuru Hiroya studies history, Yuzuru Hiroya records event uhhh.." he stutters as he tries to think "Yuzuru Hiroya paints? I suppose albeit not very well." he chuckles a little awkwardly.

The long pause built tension in the young imperial who fidgeted slightly but seemed to relax a bit as she answered in a positive way at her..joke? he wasnt sure but a weak chuckle came out "Well I don't plan to try." he said simply. He watched with some curiosity as she laid out and small containers...

he returns her brief smile with one that is shy and small. He averts himself as he disrobes, his body as slender as the small frame promised. He sank into the warm waters with a small sigh. The warmth added a flush to his pale cheeks as he regarded Ko "Well, I hope to not disturb your peace too much...

https://i.imgur.com/XaykLN1.jpg It seemed she was not the only one to look to the morning hours to cleanse themselves in the hot springs. A slender figure had entered not too far behind her. It was clear even with their bulkier winter wear that they were a rather small person. they noticed the othe...

Takane nodded "that is incredibly generous of you Doji-sama. I of course am not fully made aware of all the needs of our clan but I would be happy to set up the lines of communication between our clans when the snow melts. Knowing we have such highly influential allies in your Clan is very reassurin...

The guard eyes the two suspiciously "such things aren't up to me. I'm just a guard. I have simple orders, no one without permission from Consort Yuzuru is to be let in." He eyes Sasori for a moment "I can't just let people in because they say they want to." He seems to hesitate a little but clears h...

Takane took another sip of tea "I would say You have done well starting that Yoshitsune-san. We simply need to stand out. Show the value of the Crab. Making peace with the Stag will also help to show we endorse the Emperor's decision. Quell any thoughts of discontent the Throne may be worried about."

Takane nodded her smile staying constant as she tucked the gift away deftly for storage "Indeed stability requires unity. This much is very true. We all are servants of the Emperor and only wish to see his will made real. I will be sure to carry your words back to Hida-dono. Is there something speci...