Hisomu Matsu wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:08 pm

Her hair had come out of it's loose tie, the dancing and playing seemingly breaking that hold. Long enough to reach past her waist, having never know the edge of a blade. She was still laughing boisterously, maybe the stress and the weight of everything cracking through in this release.

Her flute tucked beneath her arm, she clapped in rhythm with the other players.

The tall Lion samurai-ko went to sit beside the taller Spider samurai-ko.

"Well played, Hisomu-sama," she says by way of greeting. "Your energy reminds me of home," Kawauso says, bowing her head. "I'm Akodo Kawauso, and honored to meet you."

Togashi Satsuki wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:47 pm

"Since I was little. Mother let me try all sorts of instruments, as she'd bring them around for my brother and me to play around with - some were more popular than others," she snickered, remembering those childhood days of making infernal noises on various instruments.

Bless their father for being the most patient being in the universe.

"My brother Hoshi likes the flute the most himself and its pretty much the only one he's managed to get the hang of, but our younger brother Taiyo is a bit like me in that he can pick up any instrument and play it with some skill - he just does it much better and he's four years younger than us."

"And what drew you to the strings? Over the flute," Ayano asks, wondering how she would fair at an instrument...perhaps better to concentrate on singing and painting. "Or over song for that matter?"

Makime Ayano wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:32 pm

"And what drew you to the strings? Over the flute," Ayano asks, wondering how she would fair at an instrument...perhaps better to concentrate on singing and painting. "Or over song for that matter?"

"Oh, I like singing too. And the perk of being a good singer is that you always have your instrument with you, eh?" She smirked. And seeing Phi looking at the instruments for one to choose, she slid her own guqin over to the girl with a knowing smile.

"For me... I like instruments more than singing because it's kind of like a challenge, hm? It requires quick thinking and memorizing the movements, and your hands - especially the fingers - need to keep up with that memory. As for why I prefer the guqin over the flute, I just like the complexity of the sounds you can get, as the strings provide a great range of melodies and layers the more skilled a performer is."

Having given her impromptu invention-concert, Misaki puts the little instruments back in her bags and steps off to make room for others; Those who had come before her or were still playing were quite wonderful really, and she was happy to have had the chance to join in with them with her unconventional instruments. It had been a wonderful way to get her mind off things and such, certainly.

Doji Hikaru wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:37 pm

Hikaru nodded slowly. "I have met several of your fellow clansmen. Togashi-sama, Wu Ko-san, and Saru Yatsufusa. Each has impressed me, in their own way."

''I am glad to ear it. We are quite unique in our own way. I must admit the only Crane I met before you is Doji Misaki-san''

A tired looking man finds a seat after his failure of an attempt. He is visibly tired and drooping. He listens to the music other produce, with little reaction.

Isawa Kyosei wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:17 am

A tired looking man finds a seat after his failure of an attempt. He is visibly tired and drooping. He listens to the music other produce, with little reaction.

The Isawa's attitude couldn't help but get the Wu's concern

''Are you allright Isawa-sama?''

"Tired. Disappointed. I have skills, prayers, that would have been useful, if I had been in the right place, at the right time. Instead, I showed up late, or was absent, unable to do more than react afterwards."

Isawa Kyosei wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:43 am

"Tired. Disappointed. I have skills, prayers, that would have been useful, if I had been in the right place, at the right time. Instead, I showed up late, or was absent, unable to do more than react afterwards."

''Is...'' he really did not know what to say ''...is there something we can do to help?''

Hikaru frowned at the newcomer. "To play music, Isawa-sama? You don't need magic for that. You need..." Hikaru frowned as he considered exactly what a person would need. "-spirit." Was the word he finally settled on.

His frown deepened as he realized that he probably meant the various events of the day that reflected poorly on his Clan.

Wu Zhe wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:48 am

Isawa Kyosei wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:43 am

"Tired. Disappointed. I have skills, prayers, that would have been useful, if I had been in the right place, at the right time. Instead, I showed up late, or was absent, unable to do more than react afterwards."

''Is...'' he really did not know what to say ''...is there something we can do to help?''

A very tired smile. "No. Not really."

Doji Hikaru wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:01 am

Hikaru frowned at the newcomer. "To play music, Isawa-sama? You don't need magic for that. You need..." Hikaru frowned as he considered exactly what a person would need. "-spirit." Was the word he finally settled on.

His frown deepened as he realized that he probably meant the various events of the day that reflected poorly on his Clan.

"Events earlier. Music needs no real assistance, if done right. The rest of the world - it is not so easy."

Hikaru was silent for a few moments, his expression at best neutral. "Perhaps you were simply not fated to be there." He finally said.

A heaving sigh. "Perhaps. Perhaps. Still, it stings, knowing you have the power, but not being able to act. Not being able to act from being elsewhere."

Isawa Kyosei wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:36 am

A heaving sigh. "Perhaps. Perhaps. Still, it stings, knowing you have the power, but not being able to act. Not being able to act from being elsewhere."

Again, Hikaru paused before answering. "Helplessness is never a comfortable feeling." He said in his soft voice. "Whether it is from being in the wrong place, or lacking answers or skills, or simply being at the whims of fate."

With an effort, he smiled. "But the Empire has won a victory today. Let us enjoy the music, and focus on that."

A nod is returned in response, and his head looks in the direction of the current player.

Doji Hikaru wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:56 am

Again, Hikaru paused before answering. "Helplessness is never a comfortable feeling." He said in his soft voice. "Whether it is from being in the wrong place, or lacking answers or skills, or simply being at the whims of fate."

With an effort, he smiled. "But the Empire has won a victory today. Let us enjoy the music, and focus on that."

Eventually, given the days events, Ko would make her way here not only to be here for Satsuki to show support but just to be near her as well. Wary of the present danger which she wished not to bring up as the direct reason for anything she did. Still, regardless, she was here and showing her support for the young Dragon and her event held with the Crane whom she'd met once-,seen at an important juncture, and yet somehow hasn't spoken to since.

An assertion well made that found another coming up nearer his side. Glancing between those present, as there were more than just the one, "Hello," managed out in her semi-distant tone. Hands linked in front of herself she focuses quickly on Hikaru, a brief touch of a smile,

Wu Ko wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:05 am

Eventually, given the days events, Ko would make her way here not only to be here for Satsuki to show support but just to be near her as well. Wary of the present danger which she wished not to bring up as the direct reason for anything she did. Still, regardless, she was here and showing her support for the young Dragon and her event held with the Crane whom she'd met once-,seen at an important juncture, and yet somehow hasn't spoken to since.

An assertion well made that found another coming up nearer his side. Glancing between those present, as there were more than just the one, "Hello," managed out in her semi-distant tone. Hands linked in front of herself she focuses quickly on Hikaru, a brief touch of a smile,

Hikaru turned, his eyebrows going up. "Good evening, Wu-san." He said, giving her a slight bow; no disrespect intended, but she was standing close, and he didn't want to headbutt her. His lips shifted at yet another example of Dragon disregard for personal space.

Again, he glanced quickly around. "I am not surprised to see you perform." He said to her once he'd refocused. "So many of your Clan does. Your charge seems to be enjoying herself very much, for instance." He cast a quick look Satsuki's way, lips curling up into a slight smile.

"Daddy, what's Phi doing?"

"I believe she's trying her hand at Satsuki-hime's Guqin. And it sounds pretty good, though I admit to some bias..."

"Bye us?"

"I play favorites."

"Oh. Well. Doesn't everybody?"

Sora just ruffled his son's hair as Shirayuki hopped up to where her sister was playing and tried her hand at a dance.

Threaten the Empire my kids live in? You are one STUPID fuck, "Harbinger."

Akodo Kawauso wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:48 pm

The tall Lion samurai-ko went to sit beside the taller Spider samurai-ko.

"Well played, Hisomu-sama," she says by way of greeting. "Your energy reminds me of home," Kawauso says, bowing her head. "I'm Akodo Kawauso, and honored to meet you."

"Thank you, Akodo-san." She returned the bow to the Lion woman, relaxing back as she was joined. Her smile was pleasant, her features on her face softened as she relaxed, the music csrrying off the worries of the day.

"My father taught me how to play. He always said to put your whole passion when playing. I'm glad it could shine through and give you a pleasant reminder, I hope?"

Hisomu Matsu wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:42 pm

"Thank you, Akodo-san." She returned the bow to the Lion woman, relaxing back as she was joined. Her smile was pleasant, her features on her face softened as she relaxed, the music csrrying off the worries of the day.

"My father taught me how to play. He always said to put your whole passion when playing. I'm glad it could shine through and give you a pleasant reminder, I hope?"

"Hai, most pleasant," Kawauso says with a smile. "Giving it your whole energy would fit right in with my people. The, ah, more restrained versions of things like sumai that are practiced by some clans... They feel a bit foreign," she admits.