D2 LE, Minding the Blossoms (Private)

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 12:58 am

"It sounds like we have an arrangement, then. If you could quash any rumors that get too close to the truth I would be in your debt, moreso if you can remove the thorn of which I spoke as a credible threat."

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 1:01 am

Another sip of tea and slight smile, "I shall see what I can do... once I have the details required."

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 1:12 am

"Mmm, I shall provide you with the details later. For now I think I'd simply like to enjoy the tea, and the company, while the night is young." He reflected her smile and sipped his own tea in turn.

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 1:18 am

A knowing nod. They had already discussed the inability to protect a secret unknown so it must not be an immediate pressing matter but one for the long term.

"Of course, my Lord, I hope you enjoy the blend."

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 1:29 am

"Oh I very much do. Perhaps it's vanity speaking, given that I'm part of the reason for its existence, but it is quite lovely. You've created a truly inspired blend, Doji-san." Hadananzi actually finished his tea with the next sip, genuinely enjoying the flavor of it. "Such a simple thing to be so pleasing."

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 1:36 am

"Experience and inspiration can give rise to beauty and pleasure from the smallest thing."

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 2:08 am

"So I can see. The inspiration and experience of the tea's creator has allowed some of her own beauty to inhabit it. Truly a remarkable feat in itself." Hadananzi offered a cool smile to complement his compliment.

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 2:19 am

She offers a slight dismissive wave and a smile, "Such flattery! Let none ever dare speak of nepotism. With skill like that you could have found a home among the Crane even without your cousin's honored and vaunted position."

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 2:24 am

"I speak only the truth, though perhaps I do speak it well enough to find my home among the Crane. And one cannot simply sit and admire beauty such as yours, it must be spoken of and celebrated. Is that not a core principle of the Crane, to celebrate beauty?"

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 2:37 am

"I cannot argue that point..." She chuckles slightly, "... even were I wont to do so. You make a fine Crane indeed, Hadananzi-sama."

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 2:46 am

"This one hopes he makes equally fine company. I'd like to believe that my presence is worth the time spent within it." He made a gesture to request some more tea, having not quite had his fill of it yet.

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:04 am

She fills the cup and then her own, "You certainly need hold no fear there, Hadananzi-sama, I certainly hold no complaints about this time spent together and hope you shall visit our establishments more often."

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:10 am

"Ah, excellent!" This time he took a much slower sip of his tea, savoring the flavor of it. "I should like to become a regular customer of the Camellia House. After all, I haven't even availed myself of the entertainment yet."

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:33 am

"Well you are welcome at any of our establishments and, at least here and in Lady Doji's gaze, you shall find song, dance, and any instrument known to the Empire - whichever may please you best."

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:40 am

"Such fine choices, it can be difficult to select from them all. I am, shall we say, coming to a better understanding of the pleasures of Ningen-do with each new experience. There's just so much to sample, but only so much time to spend."

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:02 am

A slight smile as she 'corrects' him, "Ah, remember my Lord, Rokugan is the empire Ningen-Do is the realm in which it resides. A slip in public might lead to loss of... face. Don't want anyone trying to claim you are an uncultured barbarian or something."

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:49 am

He laughed at that. "Ah good catch there. Perhaps I'm just relaxed enough to speak more candidly in your presence. Keeping up the facade can be quite dreary at times. It is true, though, there's so much to sample in Rokugan. Pleasures around every corner."

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:59 am

A smile, "And desires as well. They call it a sin yet revel in it constantly. Fear and Regret cannot hold a candle."

Hadananzi · Post by **Hadananzi** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 2:06 pm

Hadananzi made a soft 'mmm' sound as he nodded, smiling as if recalling a pleasant memory. "Yes, desires as well. Such is a sin even I am not immune to, nor have I any interest in such immunity. Few things compare to indulging one's impulses whenever they may occur."

Post by **Doji Tsubaki** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:30 am

Another smile and sip of tea, "Indeed. Great and small there is no end of opportunity if one does not deny themself."

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