Sapphire Ambassadors

Unfortunately I'm also going to step away. Without going into too much detail, RL situation and some other issues are too much and I've also got a lot more happening over the next month. Thank you GMs for running and I hope it all goes well

From down the hall there was a sound as Yua, who had been startled awake by a scream (damn paper walls!), stepped out and looked around.

"What is going on?"

There was a small tilt of the head. "I see. While I would be happy to support a demonstration such as this, I'm not certain that it would be suitable for a member of the Imperial families promotes it at an event organized by the Crane. It may give off the wrong image, and I would not want to take cr...

<snip> "I wouldn't say I know much more, being that my Debut was less than a year ago I haven't attended quite that many" Yua said with a small chuckle "I did try to picture that piece at winter court and the reaction would be somewhere between horrified and offended I think. The comments here migh...

"Cold?"

Yua looked at the tea then back at Hatsuki.

"I'd...never considered making this cold. Cold tea? Hmm...I suppose it might be prepared differently. Put it in water to chill for a while, rather than heating it up? A cold strawberry drink does sound nice for a hot summers court though."

"Cats? Hmm...hai, they are adorable ne? I've never had one sadly, one of my friends did. A little ginger one that looked down on everyone" Yua brought a hand up to laugh "it was quite funny, and very cute. Mimi she was called, and she used to sneak into my friends bags. One time she managed to get o...

"The middle path" Yua nodded in agreement "good company, good tea. And it has such a lovely name ne? Butterfly Pea Flower . I wonder what the actual flower looks like." There was a small chuckle as the comment on layers. "Thankfully my training prepared for it, however it certainly took some getting...

"Oh is that so? I've tried very few sakes, I was gifted a couple of bottles at the last Winter Court by a young Daidoji woman who was likely trying to court favour with my aunt and thought the young Otomo making her court debut was an easy target" Yua brought her fan up to cover a small laugh "I hav...

"Wonderful! Thank you Horiuchi-san, I look forward to working with you more." Yua looked to the tree, then back to the Unicorn woman with a nod. "That sounds like a sensible idea. I'll be watching your performances with interest, please feel free to go and continue your preparations. I'll remain her...

"Hmm, hai that is true. Although a title and an office would be more restricting ne? You may find your leeway more limited as you take on more duties, and I didn't think that monks would be interested in such things." There was a small shrug. "However I'm a long way from my retirement, so perhaps I'...

Bayushi Choudai wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:14 pm

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Yua brought her fan up to cover a small giggle.

"Sounds like a challenge prospect, are you up to the task Bayushi-san?" Yua asked with an amused expression "if you could do it I would think one might find themselves very sought after. I don't know how intelligent crickets are."

"Should they?"

Yua picked up her cup, looking thoughtful.

"And why do you say that Yoritomo-san? One would not consider the Mantis usually when looking to an event host for a event such as this. Not to say I disapprove of the notion, just stating the norm."

There was a pause as Yua looked at the woman trying to work out if she was serious or not. "...Your friends concerns are valid but one would assume before you put on what is often a five or more layer kimono you wouldn't drink an entire pot of tea by yourself. However to make sure you don't suffer s...

"Is that so? How fortuitous, I can top up your tea and your friend will not have to question you on getting an entire pot of tea for yourself" Yua said with a chuckle, pouring herself a cup and then pausing to see if the Asahina girl would accept a topup or not. "Not that I've heard of a warning of ...

Yua tapped her closed fan on her own lip, studying the Doji girl. "Hmm...My offer remains open Doji-san. However, if I may make a suggestion. Earlier today I saw in the flower garden, doing some painting. It wasn't for this event, nor was it really for any reason. However the atmosphere was relaxing...

<snip> "Hmm..." Yua had drawn her fan, and was tapping it on her lip as she considered it. "A unique way to display compassion. Most have displayed compassion in action, displaying the lack of it is not one I considered. Art is subjective ne? I don't think a display like this would do well in a cou...

Yua gave the Crane a seated bow. "Good afternoon Asahina-san. Please, come and join me. Good tea deserves good company ne? I am Otomo Yua. What tea were you drinking? I haven't had this yet" she motioned to the pot of tea she hadn't poured yet "and I would be happy to pour you some Butterfly Pea Flo...

Akodo Yaukwari wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:23 pm

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Yua watched as the judges moved onto...the pile of broken weapons. There was a tilt of the head.

"Hm...what does Akodo-san make of that one? Forgive me, perhaps I've misunderstood but I don't see compassion in it."

Akodo Yaukwari wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:13 pm

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"Very true, and an interesting insight. Thank you Akodo-san" Yua said with a smile, pausing to look to the judges before adding "although it seems not all agree, ne?"

"I take it that mina-san are all here to compete?" Yua asked, looking at each person gathered.