D1 MM - A gift from the Lion (Game on thread)
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:39 pm
With the serenity and gravitas of a funeral rite, the Kitsu stands before the Shika daimyo, giving a knowing and friendly smile to Katsuteru before offering a deep bow to the Shika daimyo slightly further away than necessary.
"Lord Shika-Dono, this one is Kitsu Moshumaru. I am both humbled and honoured by your invitation, which I am most grateful to accept. I will endeavour to prove myself worthy of both your time and this oppurtunity to honour us both."
Capitalizing on his previous distance, the Kitsu takes a single stride forward, revealing a small, box-like shape covered in red silk as he does so. He has now placed himself in the ideal range for conversation and gift giving, as tradition dictates.
"While it is my first miai on these esteemed grounds, it is not my family's; One Kitsu Akihime, gifted Medium and Go enthusiast, came to these halls but a generation ago. Her match to one Daidoji Teru has been an unmitigated success, and given fruit to such family and goodwill that she wished to pass on her best wishes to you, Shika-dono. Kitsu Akihime was my aunt, and was overjoyed to hear one of her kin were allowed to grace these halls once again."
Kneeling, the Kitsu unveils his gift in deep red silk, holding up the gift to present it with his head bent down in reverence.
"It is with this in mind that I would like to gift you this Go board, crafted by my aunt's hands just before her own miai here - a manifestation of her goodwill and best wishes towards you."
The board itself is ornate, with two defining features - every odd square has the markings of a sakura petal upon them, making it almost seem like you are playing on the spring itself. The second is the kanji for love carved into each corner. The board is a nine-by-nine board - one designed for short, intimate games.
The entire process, perhaps fittingly of one so associated with death, is performed with the seriousness and sincerity of the grave.
"Lord Shika-Dono, this one is Kitsu Moshumaru. I am both humbled and honoured by your invitation, which I am most grateful to accept. I will endeavour to prove myself worthy of both your time and this oppurtunity to honour us both."
Capitalizing on his previous distance, the Kitsu takes a single stride forward, revealing a small, box-like shape covered in red silk as he does so. He has now placed himself in the ideal range for conversation and gift giving, as tradition dictates.
"While it is my first miai on these esteemed grounds, it is not my family's; One Kitsu Akihime, gifted Medium and Go enthusiast, came to these halls but a generation ago. Her match to one Daidoji Teru has been an unmitigated success, and given fruit to such family and goodwill that she wished to pass on her best wishes to you, Shika-dono. Kitsu Akihime was my aunt, and was overjoyed to hear one of her kin were allowed to grace these halls once again."
Kneeling, the Kitsu unveils his gift in deep red silk, holding up the gift to present it with his head bent down in reverence.
"It is with this in mind that I would like to gift you this Go board, crafted by my aunt's hands just before her own miai here - a manifestation of her goodwill and best wishes towards you."
The board itself is ornate, with two defining features - every odd square has the markings of a sakura petal upon them, making it almost seem like you are playing on the spring itself. The second is the kanji for love carved into each corner. The board is a nine-by-nine board - one designed for short, intimate games.
The entire process, perhaps fittingly of one so associated with death, is performed with the seriousness and sincerity of the grave.