Sapphire Ambassadors

"I like that idea... but my chosen form of art is very... ephemeral." He scratched his chin. "It wouldn't do to put something commissioned next to your statement of heartfelt truth. I would need to consider it carefully..." Mikan inclines her head. "I think it's worth considering." she agrees. She ...

He clucked his tongue, then smiled. "Would also have been a good one for Yu, Kakita-san. We should find a place in our home for this- be a bit awkward for guests to see, but I like it. Unless you'd rather it went somewhere else, of course." Mikan tilted her head in consideration. "I had thought abo...

Mikan nods. "It's how I express myself. People find it easy to ignore and misunderstand my words, but not with my art. It is the same for you, is it not?" She looks over at a painting case. "Though your words did inspire me Bayushi-san. The work I was going to present for Honesty before Nadeshiko-s...

Choudai nodded, turning the mask around in his hands. "All I ask is the chance. We got off to a truly horrible start, and you should never forget who and what I showed you I can be, but... we have no real quarrel." He arched an eyebrow at her. "You know, my comment about your skill at painting me s...

(Awa/Sincerity (Honesty) if you pleae) :D [You just hate me and want me to faaaaaaiiiiiil! :lol: Day 9, Early Morning, Sincerity (Honesty emphasis would apply if he had it)/Awareness, trying this roll he always sucks at again, | 5k3 ⇒ 26 ] Mikan studied the Bayushi's face for a bit before speaking....

"That's more tehan I have any right to expect, Bayushi-san. Thank you." she said, offering her own bow. "It seems the least I can do. The household won't be much to manage at first, and having some... training in commerce, I'll do my best to handle that end of things- let me know if there's anythin...

He bowed gratefully. "Likewise, your own pursuits- any mail you need carried, any visits, I will do all in my power to expedite. In our home, I lay claim to the kitchen, and one room for sleeping. The rest is yours. If you have to leave everything you know, the least I can do is give you the run of...

"All Clans will do it. Doesn't make it any less foolish." He looked at one of the landscapes. "They could have gotten more for you." He let out a ragged sigh, then... smiled. I have a reason. "I won't presume enthusiasm for our marriage, Kakita-san, but... here, where it's just the two of us... we ...

He bowed his head. "I cannot but accept your apology, Kakita-san. My own... vicious words were borne out of a comparable... general frustration. And make no mistake- deep down, I am always capable of being the monster you saw when we last spoke. I try not to be. She... makes me... better, in many w...

I can't blame her for anything she thinks of me. " Permit you?" He set the soup aside. "Stand up, Kakita-san. I will help in any way I can. Transportation, paying for shipment, hell, if you need them routed anywhere at all, I'll do it. I'll carry them myself, one at a time to her room while you exp...

It was clear in Mikan's eyes she didn't believe him. She'd already known so many that could hide a knife behind a smile and their last encounter where he reveled in his monsterous side was still burned into her mind. It was also clear that the will to fight was gone. "Perhaps they simply agree with ...

It took a moment. Then there was a clattering and crashing about. Then the door opened upon a very tired looking Kakita Mikan. "Ah, Bayushi-san.....I thought I had more time." she sighed. She glanced backwards at the room and made a decision. "I suppose you may as well come in." she said, moving bac...

Kakita Mikan was one of the last competitors to arrive in the hall. The painting she presented was certainly different than previous days. At the bottom of the the painting all of the active clans totem animals were present, both great and minor (though the minor clan animals were smaller than the g...

At the last possible moment, Kakita Mikan presented a single, simple origami lion for the judges.

Mikan hesitated a moment, uncertain of whether the Fox would actually help her out. "I suppose I can ask...or simply not present today. I'll be right back, Doji-san." she promised, taking off to see if she could get paper from the Kitsune. The Fox had no quarrel with the girl. She has seen her work...

"You can still show me much of the world, Mikan-san," She answers softly, and she means it. "I do not, but there might be someone who does. We do have an origami artist in our midst. If you would like, I can hold your place... and keep Akuba-dono busy. " Mikan hesitated a moment, uncertain of wheth...

"But...I need you to understand something about my work, Doji-san. You are not the joke. You are the Hero. The one who can vanquish all foes with less than nothing, Your nature and your Honor makes defeat inconceivable." she said, her voice turning a bit more pleading. "I only wish I were so powerf...

[ "Oh..." Her head bows at that. "I wish you had signed your name. You sound... there's a loneliness in your voice." Nadeshiko straightens up then, voice growing more firm: "If it matters -- I would have had room for you then. There's room for you, now, if you're courageous enough to share it. I ca...

"Ah, it was Momoko." "Momoko..." The word lingers on the air a moment. "It's a very cute name." Nadeshiko cannot help but smile. "Was there... a reason you did not reach out to me, Mikan-san?" "At...the Academy? You were always surrounded, Doji-san. Friends, admirers, well-wishers....a perfect litt...

"Thank you!" Nadeshiko's voice is light with the feeling: connection. Perhaps... Oh, part of her hopes the judge is stalled. She should have done this sooner. Foolish, foolish girl. "I remember your face a little, from the Academy. What was your name before gempukku?" Mikan blinked a little at the ...