Kyuden Shika

"No. My father has been arranging for me to have my own household upon marriage. Because he knows how my mother can be. So assuming that I am not married into another family, The stipulation being that I also take in my youngest cousin that lives with them currently. I believe he wants to ease me into the idea of parenthood with a child that is not a newborn," he replied with a smile.

"And I don't mind that either. Rindo is a sweet girl, and I care for her deeply. But it will only be two or three years before she is in training with the Kitsu."

Saibankan wrote: ↑

Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:22 am

The theater once again opens it's doors for yet another nightly performance. Kakita Reina and Doji Oharu, supporting their clan are in attendance, though they are having a fairly intense discussion behind fans.

The young Imperial takes steps toward the Topaz Champion and bows. "Kakita-sama. I hope Inari-kami has been kind."

Seppun Yuzu wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:15 pm

The young Imperial takes steps toward the Topaz Champion and bows. "Kakita-sama. I hope Inari-kami has been kind."

Reina excused herself from the disagreable Oharu to offer a bow to Yuzu.

"Ah, good evening, Seppun-san. Indeed Inari has." she offered, glad to talk to someone pleasant. "I hope you have been similarly blessed since last we spoke."

"Ah. Some Fortunes are kind with me, since I barely deserve much praise. Especially after my poor display of skills lately. I expect to change that soon, anyhow." He raises his eyebrows and then bows to Reina again. "Thank you for the care of asking."

Then, after moment, he produces a plucked orchid he had been keeping for Reina. "Please, accept this token of gratitude for our meeting the other day."

Utaku Kheree wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:15 pm

It seems today emiko was not the only clumsy person in attendance, as Kheree walked past her, it seems in thought, and then stumbled for a moment nearly touching her .
"Oh please excuse me Usogawa-sama" she said "I was in thoughts and it seems you brought me out of them." she says trying to smooth her stumble over.

"Huh?" Emiko said, startled as someone tripped in front of her "ano, are you ok?" She quickly bowed to the woman.

Shika Nesshin wrote: ↑

Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:46 pm

Nesshin arrives and finds a spot--and his player remembers to subscribe to the thread this time!

Still, please PM or quote if you want to talk--especially about magistracy and the like!

The big Lion, who was stealthier than most would guess, had slipped in just in time to see the play proper, and when the lights came up after, glanced around to see who he'd unknowingly say down near.

"Ah, good evening Shika-san. Matsu Ishioka of the Lion embassy guard at Kyuden Hida, as your watchfulness may have already discerned. How did you find tonight's play," he asks amiably, no particular emotion or expression on the Stone Matsu's face.

Matsu Ishioka wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:49 pm

The big Lion, who was stealthier than most would guess, had slipped in just in time to see the play proper, and when the lights came up after, glanced around to see who he'd unknowingly say down near.

"Ah, good evening Shika-san. Matsu Ishioka of the Lion embassy guard at Kyuden Hida, as your watchfulness may have already discerned. How did you find tonight's play," he asks amiably, no particular emotion or expression on the Stone Matsu's face.

"Shika Nesshin," replies the Deer, giving a short bow and a grin as he adds "By walking through the door, of course."

He laughs.

"More seriously, however," he continues, "daring, especially after previous nights that featured others of the highest houses. I'm not a scholar of such things, so I cannot be certain, but I have to wonder if there is some critical theme being explored in the selections for the miai."

He shrugs. "But perhaps working with ambassadors have given Matsu-san a more exacting perspective; it would make for good hearing, if so."

Usogawa Emiko wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:48 pm

"Huh?" Emiko said, startled as someone tripped in front of her "ano, are you ok?" She quickly bowed to the woman.

She rose , and rose and rose up. "I am, " she answered before she bowed. "I hope that this one did not harm you with her action there?"

Shika Nesshin wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:53 pm

"Shika Nesshin," replies the Deer, giving a short bow and a grin as he adds "By walking through the door, of course."

He laughs.

"More seriously, however," he continues, "daring, especially after previous nights that featured others of the highest houses. I'm not a scholar of such things, so I cannot be certain, but I have to wonder if there is some critical theme being explored in the selections for the miai."

He shrugs. "But perhaps working with ambassadors have given Matsu-san a more exacting perspective; it would make for good hearing, if so."

The Lion lives up to his nickname as the joke doesn't even register a nod of his head. But as Nesshin continues, the analytical side of the Matsu starts to engage.

"I have learned in recent nights that my perspective is heavily influenced by the ubiquitous draw-lot plays of the Crab lands, Shika-san. I've been posted there for several years and gotten very comfortable with that style, which... makes most of what i've seen at Kyuden Shika seem quite... Well, elaborate in all ways I guess."

Matsu Ishioka wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:06 pm

The Lion lives up to his nickname as the joke doesn't even register a nod of his head. But as Nesshin continues, the analytical side of the Matsu starts to engage.

"I have learned in recent nights that my perspective is heavily influenced by the ubiquitous draw-lot plays of the Crab lands, Shika-san. I've been posted there for several years and gotten very comfortable with that style, which... makes most of what i've seen at Kyuden Shika seem quite... Well, elaborate in all ways I guess."

Nesshin doesn't put much stock in nicknames, and likely for good reason. But he is interested in the reply from the Lion, and continues the conversation thus:

"I've heard about the raw nature of those performances, and I think I'd like to see one sometime. We do try to push some things here, see how far the medium can be stretched; we can only improve by trying new things, after all. But you're right; we put a lot of effort into stage-making and the like, and I can see how they might distract from the acting, itself.

"But then, it also depends on what the point of the exercise is. Like in training, if the objective is to build stamina, it's not going to go the same way as one to build explosive speed, right?"

He shrugs.

"But then again, I'm not an expert. Just remembering what I've been told and what makes sense from it."