Sapphire Ambassadors

Kakita Akuba wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 27, 2022 5:38 pm

Akuba looks curiously at her husband for a moment and then proceeds to the next piece.

"Rather...overt," she says of the work. "But perhaps so much is required for some minds' comprehension."

"Quite idealized." was her husband's addition.

Akuba draws a deep breath and holds it for a moment before moving on. Looking at the next, she comments "I wonder why there is so much focus on the loss of virtue, rather than its upholding. What has transpired in so many lives?" Hyoukasha couldn't help but wonder if his wife was criticizing the ar...

Seeing demonstrations proceeding, the Akuba counter begins ticking away again... She considers the one display for some time, tapping her chin with a closed fan. "A simple thing, certainly. But so much can be said for many things, as has been shown." She looks to her husband. If the artists thought...

Hyoukasha rose a bit unsteadily and offered a shaky bow before departing back to his quarters.

/exit Hyoukasha

"I see... Such a thing affected Doji Yoshino-san the other day, as well, " she mused. "I shall have to ask after the progress on what was affecting her. Perhaps a bit of extra rest may help in the meantime." That brought a soft chuckle to the Crane's lips. "Ah, so you agree with my lovely wife then...

She considered how to approach this politely. If she felt like being rude, she would tell him to go get some rest. Unfortunately, she wasn't a Crab, so she couldn't get away with that. She finally settled on, "It seems the nights have been disrupted so often lately, the inn has barelyallowed for sl...

Hyoukasha nodded. "Impressive, Shosuro-san." he said in a voice that perhaps did not convey being impressed all that well. But it did seem to the Shosuro that this was more than just disdain for her work or his usual boredom. The man seemed unwell, or perhaps....lessened somehow? The tea did not see...

Having recovered from his previous illness, Hyoukasha returns to the gallery with his wife, ready for another day of judging.

Hyoukasha nodded. "A good point. Your art is transient, like a song or origami, but records will need to be made if you wish for it to last beyond you." he agreed. "Exactly," she agreed, making a mental note. "Besides, best not to force anyone to reinvent the wheel when it comes to anything you app...

"I have tried not to forget all the lessons I learned from my former Clan," she replied with a small bit of good-natured amusement. She sipped her tea. "That is a good reminder that I need to write down everything I've learned about my art, though." Hyoukasha nodded. "A good point. Your art is tran...

He nodded, though now that he was closer, he did look decidedly paler than he had looked the previous day. "Ah..yes...I think that would be...a good idea. You have my thanks..Shosuro-san." he said before joining her for tea. "Of course, Kakita-sama," she replied with a nod as she poured some tea fr...

Oh. Was he okay? Making a fuss and asking unless he actually passed out would be untoward, though. "Perhaps Kakit-sama would like to have a seat and join me for tea?" She asked instead. "The honey ginger is refreshing." He nodded, though now that he was closer, he did look decidedly paler than he h...

As if cut down by her words, Hyoukasha stumbled and caught himself on the railing.

"Yes...I see...quite." he mumbled.

"Well... Influences, certainly. Everything from nature, other people, experiences, the best of others' art... sometimes the worst of others' art..." Her mind went back to her conversation with Nadeshiko for a moment. Doing makeup for that performance was a time. "Comes into play. The inspiration an...

Crane etiquette demanded a bow and a greeting of proper depth when greeted, and such was dispensed. "Ah, hello Shosuro-san." he offered, taking in the surroundings. "Looking for inspiration for your presentation tomorrow?" "I have a few ideas floating around for it. Just a few decisions to make abo...

Of all fucking people... At least it's not Mikan. Well, it might actually have been more helpful if it was Mikan, honestly. Still, she was properly Crane-raised, after all, and he was probably technically her sempai. She set aside her teacup for a moment and bowed. "Good evening, Kakita-sama." Cran...

Hatsuki sat out on the deck overlooking the teahouse's garden, nursing a cup of the honey ginger tea. A small wave of nausea had affected her a little earlier, and she reflected again on how Choudai had chosen this place well, even if its kitchen was out of commission at the moment due to nonsense....

It had been a long day for Kakita Hyoukasha. Another day of watching the future artistic greats parade themselves in front of him, and all he could see was the flaws. They had not rekindled his creative spark. It was as if they were merely a painting of a fire on a cold Winter's day. His wife was a ...

Hyoukasha took his time considering the story as a whole, told through the many intricate detailed pieces. "The story ends when the sword is drawn." is his only comment. Two presentations follow in succession. "A technique of the Void," Akuba says of the first. Of the second, she remarks "There are...

Akuba moves on, considering for some time. "Quite detailed," she admits. "But a story too heavily embellished makes one wonder what is being obscured." Hyoukasha took his time considering the story as a whole, told through the many intricate detailed pieces. "The story ends when the sword is drawn....