Doji Dojihime wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:53 pm

"I am at your disposal then, she is one I wish to make a friend of before we are parted," she replied.

"What is your interest?"

"I intend to take the opportunity to paint, but stations for calligraphy, origami, possibly even sculpting would be nice. I want no art overlooked."

Doji Dojihime wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:46 pm

"Never?" she said with astonishment.

"This is a tragedy we should rectify."

"Already upon it, tomorrow in the gardens. Perhaps you'd like to assist me in setting up appropriate installations so that she may take her pick of artistic endeavor? I'd like to see what she has a knack for."

"I like the way you think, dear brother," she replied with a light laugh from behind her fan. Looking up to the dais, Hadananzi noticed a familiar face and smiled ever so slightly. "Dear sister, were you aware that Makime-san has never had the pleasure of creating art?" Lack of other targets had le...

"Lead the way dear brother," she said returning a smile to her lips. "A distraction would be enjoyable." "Let us hope there is another among those gathered who can prove so entertaining as the Bat." He gestured with one arm, then led the way towards the center of the crowd with a calm, confident st...

"With that I cannot argue. Come, dear sister, let us return our attention to the courtly proceedings, for the moment at least I should welcome the distraction."

“When in doubt, dear brother, kill with kindness,” she offered with mild amusement. “He’s a cast out, if he was worthy of the name in truth he would be a Crane instead he parades as a Bat, whoever or he was, he certainly sees himself as the hero of whatever tale he believes he is living. He haunts ...

Hadananzi waited for Kakita to move an adequate distance out of earshot, then turned to Dojihime with a smile. "I have my reasons for my interest. I wanted to gauge the man brazen enough I bear the name Kakita." He paused briefly. "It was quite magnanimous of you to offer to assist Bat-san with his ...

"Well, perhaps your destiny will find its way to you with due haste. One never knows where such things will arise, so it's best to keep one's eyes, and mind, open to the opportunities. But I digress, we shouldn't want to keep Bat-san from fulfilling his duties, lonesome though they may be, any longe...

Hadananzi turned to wait for Kakita's answer, clearly intrigued by Dojihime's inquiry as well.

"Hmm, a shame, really Bat-san. Perhaps some time could be devoted to finding such a person for yourself while you are here? There is certainly no shortage of opportunity in that regard. What do you think, dear sister?"

Hadananzi elicited a smile as she responded, “The day finds me well and healthy; I was a bit slowed by the cold and sadly missed many of the early festivities. I pray my honored brother-in-law can forgive my lethargy.” “But just his presence brightens my day, and I am sure he does the same for my h...

Hadananzi held back a bemused expression as Dojihime crept up to assist in the ambush of Kakita. Truly he was watching a master at her craft. As talk turned from simplicity to the tale of Hisomu's rescue, Hadananzi drifted back into the conversation. "I have no doubt that the Crane will be up to the...

He shook his head, “It is nothing deserving thanks I assure you. Simply a thought.” He paused before asking, “What is your favored medium for self-expression?” "Ah, painting, as it so happens. I find expressing myself with a brush to be the most effective method. It allows me to place a part of my ...

Kakita looked in the direction of the Lion as well then back towards the center of the room as Rei approached the Emperor. “There have been a number of events in the past few days put on by the visitors… perhaps such an occasion would be a chance to share your renditions with others?” He offered an...

He paused for a moment and replied, “For my part… though I have not spent much time in its pursuit as of late. My mother was a poet and singer of our people before Lady Doji came and showed us the beauty of art. My sister developed some skill in the prose she and Lady Doji would exchange letters in...

Kakita nodded at the man’s words. Understanding slowly growing in him of the potential pitfalls were this man prove to be who Sora claimed him to be. “The winds of destiny blow us all down our respective paths. It has placed so many potential friends all here in close proximity. It seems that this ...

He shook his head in deference, “It was a simple gift. I am honored by your words.” He bowed politely to the man and begun to set his soul to gaze upon the man with clearer focus… to sense out intent as he would in other circumstances. “I have been exceptionally blessed. A simple man like myself be...

Kakita saw the man approaching out of the corner of his eye… the world seemed to slow for a moment as Kakita focused on the man’s footsteps. He turned to face the newlywed groom and bowed politely in deference to the man. “Good afternoon Hadananzi-sama. Thank you for your concern. I hope you have e...

Kakita was present for this session of the court… his eyes kept watch around the room as Rei stepped forward. Leaving him by himself in one of the wings of the hall. Noticing this sudden lack of company, Hadananzi detached himself from his usual waiting space and approached the Bat, his eyes distan...

Not one to break with habit, Hadananzi made himself present at court. With a bow to the dais, he makes his way to the refreshments, selecting some tea to drink as he watches the proceedings.


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