(D2, LE) Where Everybody Wants to Know Your Name

[Horiuchi Sriyani]

She pauses to quickly note the name along the margin of her scroll, or at least a version of it when several syllables may be served by more than one kanji...determining the correct set could come later.

"It's fitting name, Mikkaminumanosakurako-sama," she repeated the many syllables slowly, hoping not to stumble offensively over the length of it. "I hope you are well-treated here and content. But, is there anything that you would like from me, or from those here day to day?"

[Saibankan]

She pauses to quickly note the name along the margin of her scroll, or at least a version of it when several syllables may be served by more than one kanji...determining the correct set could come later.

"It's fitting name, Mikkaminumanosakurako-sama," she repeated the many syllables slowly, hoping not to stumble offensively over the length of it. "I hope you are well-treated here and content. But, is there anything that you would like from me, or from those here day to day?"

Mikkaminumanosakurako nods.

"Oh yes, those about take care of my needs, and make sure people do not break my branches. Some flute music during the coming full moon would be nice." the spirit answers.

[Horiuchi Sriyani]

She nods. That should be an easy enough request, provided the owner didn't hate flutes for some reason. "I will speak to those who can make that happen. I can see that being very relaxing, Mikkaminumanosakurako-sama. Thank you for honoring me with your name and conversation. I hope you will have pleasant sleep the rest of this night."

[Saibankan]

She nods. That should be an easy enough request, provided the owner didn't hate flutes for some reason. "I will speak to those who can make that happen. I can see that being very relaxing, Mikkaminumanosakurako-sama. Thank you for honoring me with your name and conversation. I hope you will have pleasant sleep the rest of this night."

"You as well. Take good care of yourself." the spirit offered before withdrawning back into the tree and it's slumber.

[Horiuchi Sriyani]

"I will certainly try," she says to herself, rolling the scroll up and picking up her tea to sip once more.

"Well, it shouldn't be hard to find someone to play a bit of flute here for the full moon, with so many artists in town," she says to Kunio when he returns. "Seems that would please the tree's spirit, and it's always worth doing such little things to maintain spiritual harmony."

[Kaiu Kunio]

"And it is of great importance to do the small things to maintain harmony of all kinds. Perhaps we could share some ideas over some Sake one of these evenings?"

[Horiuchi Sriyani]

She nods before sipping at her tea. "I suspect many will be looking for a bit of sake through the competition. Gets stressful, getting everything ready for each presentation."

"Have you already been to the place in town? Any good?" The tea houses seemed fine, after all.

[Kaiu Kunio]

"Much smaller than I'm used to in a bar, closed planning too. However, it'll do. Perhaps then you could tell me more about that intricate bracelet you have on. But it is late and we have duties to attend to."

[Horiuchi Sriyani]

"As you say," she sips her tea, swirling the dregs in the bottom a moment before rising to offer a parting bow. "I will see you again over stronger cups then. Good luck in the competitions in between"

She offers a final bow to the tree as well before leaving.

/exit