She had felt that before, and she felt it again now.
That was possibly part of what made her get a broad leaf inside a pouch on her obi and try a performance herself.
A... singular performance, one could say.

Sora, having yet to ctually have a chat with any of the Scorpion present at Court, approached Kogi and awaited acknowledgment.
Misaki walks up to the Scorpion and resists poking her before clearing her throat so the woman might hear here over the koto, "Good evening, Scoprion-san. You seemed a bit tired, but your performance was wonderful never-the-less."Bayushi Kogi wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:55 pmKogi resists being the center of attention, but she is there, noodling around on a well-polished koto.
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Phi narrowed her eyes at Hsieh-Hsieh, pointed to her pupils, then forked her fingers at the fox
Ayano looked at the instrument, currently being played by Phi, "How long did it take you to get skilled with it...the notes are a combination of plucking and pressing the strings taut?"Togashi Satsuki wrote: ↑Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:37 pm"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."
A brief smile, though strained in its way. Looking to him, registering the bow, and mimicking the gesture. A glance elsewhere she finds Satsuki around. Looking forward she straightens. Closing her eyes she inhales deeply and exhales slowly. Eyes opening she focuses on Hikaru anew, a brief smile again.Doji Hikaru wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 12:09 pmHikaru 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.
"Yes, I think so too... the mood in here is much lighter, all things considered." Something she at least believed could be felt, since it seemed like people were more than interested in something light-hearted to get their bearings after today. "Please, enjoy yourselves."Yuzuru wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:13 pmYuzuru smiled at the Dragon princess as she greeted him.
"Satsuki, thank you for this. Something sorely needed after today."
He let the fox lead him to an out of the way corner that the guards approved of, something Yuzuru noted.
"I see you've thrown in with the guarding requirement then, Old Friend?"
There was a very curt growl in response, but the fox did thump his tail at Phi.
"My apologies for leaving your side, Makime-san," a bow. She expected Ayano to understand of course. "We were talking about the instrument, yes? As for me... it took me a couple of years to get the proper hang of it, playing something more than just the most basic melodies. My instrument was a gift from my aunt Lady Shinjo, for my gempukku. I think my mother let her know that it was an instrument I enjoyed."Makime Ayano wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:00 pmAyano looked at the instrument, currently being played by Phi, "How long did it take you to get skilled with it...the notes are a combination of plucking and pressing the strings taut?"
She noticed the holes, "...oh there is an echo chamber in the instrument?"
Just as with their previous conversation, Hikaru watched her curiously. "I am glad you enjoyed yourself." He said, giving her the slightest of smiles.Wu Ko wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:20 pmA brief smile, though strained in its way. Looking to him, registering the bow, and mimicking the gesture. A glance elsewhere she finds Satsuki around. Looking forward she straightens. Closing her eyes she inhales deeply and exhales slowly. Eyes opening she focuses on Hikaru anew, a brief smile again.
"She does," she says, a smile but one that faded as the curiosity furrowed her brow and she focuses on him briefly. Passing the thought she settles. "I am. I have not performed, that that. In front of people," she says, her voice softer and more meek in the presence of so many. "Satsuki said it would be fun. It is."
Doji Misaki wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:01 pmMisaki walks up to the Scorpion and resists poking her before clearing her throat so the woman might hear here over the koto, "Good evening, Scoprion-san. You seemed a bit tired, but your performance was wonderful never-the-less."
Kogi bows to Misaki, the red silk veil brushing the strings of her koto for a moment. "Oh, thank you, Crane-san. It's kind of you to say so. I'm sure you can tell I'm quite an amateur."
"In another time, I might have found a home with your people. I know many of the tribe my father hailed from followed Lord Akodo." She replied back, beaming to Kawauso. "We have one life to live, and we must do so fully. With ones whole heart."Akodo Kawauso wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:53 pm"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.
The Lion nods. "One's whole heart," she repeats. "Um. I think it will be my turn soon, but if I might ask, how do you do that? Unleashing your whole heart when there are so many rules about how, and when..." The look that Kawauso gives Matsu is like that of a younger sibling, looking up at their idolized older sibling.Hisomu Matsu wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:44 am
"In another time, I might have found a home with your people. I know many of the tribe my father hailed from followed Lord Akodo." She replied back, beaming to Kawauso. "We have one life to live, and we must do so fully. With ones whole heart."
"In your art. How one plays. How poems are made." She nodded, then gave a wink to the smaller woman. "And say forget the rules when needed. Allow yourself to feel. I've... always struggled with keeping my passions in check, but, I never run or hide them. I allow myself to just exist in the moment, and do what I can to let it matter."Akodo Kawauso wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:54 amThe Lion nods. "One's whole heart," she repeats. "Um. I think it will be my turn soon, but if I might ask, how do you do that? Unleashing your whole heart when there are so many rules about how, and when..." The look that Kawauso gives Matsu is like that of a younger sibling, looking up at their idolized older sibling.
Misaki bows in return then gives one to Sora as well, "Hello to you as well, Jiyo-san."
"That is helpful," Kawauso says. Then, in a quieter voice, she adds: "I didn't use to worry so much about it. But here... All the clans, all these rules... I wouldn't want to stay here, but if I go and there's no one to speak for my people back home..." Again she looks at the taller woman. "Maybe rules on top of rules forever."Hisomu Matsu wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:59 am
"In your art. How one plays. How poems are made." She nodded, then gave a wink to the smaller woman. "And say forget the rules when needed. Allow yourself to feel. I've... always struggled with keeping my passions in check, but, I never run or hide them. I allow myself to just exist in the moment, and do what I can to let it matter."