(D7, EE) Remarking on Meyo (Discussion)

[Kakita Hyoukasha]

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

[Bayushi Choudai]

Given the simplicity of his presentation, Choudai was up for conversation or critiques fairly early.

[Kakita Akuba]

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

Notably, Akuba hangs closer to her husband today than previous days, her eyes as much on him as on the artworks.

[Kitsune Shizenko]

Raakun was bored and wanted in on the action. He decided to dance trying to help his companion be credited for her work. He tapped his little feet and did a little twirl. If he was to participate he would had score a point. Shizenko shook her head as the talent of the tanuki showed. He might even outshine some.

//D7 EE Fluff Raakun showing off moves Perform Dance Agi unskilled | 3k3 ⇒ 17

[Shosuro Hatsuki]

Hatsuki entered the crowd with the rest, now just in her mask and normal makeup. For once, her art wasn't on her own face for display.

[Akodo Yaukwari]

Yakuwari once again has set up to record events.

For the treatment of Honor, perhaps the virtue that occasions most comment from scholars, it might be remarked with some interest that Bayushi Choudai was once again the first to present, speaking with some eloquence on supply. But then, it is also known that an army marches upon its stomach, so it is not to be wondered at that such matters are considered among warriors' honor.

Kitsune Shizenko, whose story will be appended to these remarks, offered another origami arrangement, this one noting ancestral reverence for the soul and honor of the samurai. It suited the theme.

Matsu Inori offered another painting, one that calls to mind the long tension between Kakita and the Lion Thunder. Her remarks will also be appended to this document.

Shosuro Hatsuki continued to ply her artistry, this time executing it on a mask she broke after decorating. The fragility of honor in certain hands was connoted thereby.

Horiuchi Shuriyani presented the complement to an earlier display of hers, a wakizashi to match an earlier katana. Like that work, it was exquisitely decorated, although it is a set for court rather than the campaign, given the delicacy of the work upon it.

[Kakita Akuba]

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.

[Kakita Hyoukasha]

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 making a work depicting Honor was hard, judging works depicting honor was at least twice as hard. Throw in having gotten atttacked by a gaki, and the temptation to stay in bed another day must have been strong indeed. Still, Hyoukasha was going to see his duty through.

"An apt depiction, especially when one considers the artist and the many uses of rice." he commented.

After all, it would be far too insulting to directly point out that coins were based off rice and the artist was a Scorpion who was likely to have spent such coins already.

[Kakita Akuba]

If the artists thought making a work depicting Honor was hard, judging works depicting honor was at least twice as hard. Throw in having gotten atttacked by a gaki, and the temptation to stay in bed another day must have been strong indeed. Still, Hyoukasha was going to see his duty through.

"An apt depiction, especially when one considers the artist and the many uses of rice." he commented.

After all, it would be far too insulting to directly point out that coins were based off rice and the artist was a Scorpion who was likely to have spent such coins already.

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?"

[Kakita Hyoukasha]

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 artist two steps ahead from the relative safety of the Fox.

He shrugged a bit.

"Artists reflect both the realty around them and the reality within themselves through their art. For some, this is a simple thing done well, why others reflect on what is lost." he offered.

[Kakita Akuba]

Hyoukasha couldn't help but wonder if his wife was criticizing the artist two steps ahead from the relative safety of the Fox.

He shrugged a bit.

"Artists reflect both the realty around them and the reality within themselves through their art. For some, this is a simple thing done well, why others reflect on what is lost." he offered.

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."

[Bayushi Choudai]

After all, it would be far too insulting to directly point out that coins were based off rice and the artist was a Scorpion who was likely to have spent such coins already.

Had Choudai been able to read minds, he might have given a smile of bitter agreement at that.

As it was, he was mostly glad not to have been torn to shreds, because for all of its importance, Meyo was the tenet he least understood, and he damn well knew it.

Or do I understand it just fine, but can't ever have it?

...

That seems depressingly likely.

He started browsing the other displays himself.

[Kakita Hyoukasha]

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.

[Kakita Akuba]

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

The Akuba counter advances further, ticking off on several in succession to speed things along.

Of the next display, she says "Well, we seem to have been offered dinner and a show. One wonders if drinks will be next. Or a palate cleanser for the next course."

Of the following, she says "Perhaps a kabuto will put a cap on things tomorrow from this artist."

Of the succeeding, "It's an interesting mirror that needs no polishing. Whatever can it show, truly?"

Of what comes after, "How touching."

[Bayushi Choudai]

Choudai... frowned at Mikan's latest.

It was superb in technique (but then, Mikan's skill had never been in doubt), socially acceptable in content, and... he wasn't sure if she had painted what she genuinely had in mind.

But he took his time looking it over.

He had a feeling the nakodo had seen a canvas much like it, after all.

[Akodo Yaukwari]

The record goes on.

Togashi Yoshiaki presented an example of his work that certainly invited viewers to reflect on the nature of Honor, although it might be noted that a mirror shows back all that faces it, the fair and foul alike.

Asahina Asano demonstrated appropriate filial piety in depicting her mother, while the ronin Tsi Hamada made herself the demonstration. And the Legionnaire, Kaiu Kunio, presented a series of armors that speak to the judgment of each samurai.

Doji Yoshino presented bonsai and a story to illuminate its presence, and Doji Nadeshiko seemed to borrow from that motif as she presented her short series of poems. Her work was followed by Moshi Tatsuya's clever origami arrangement and Kakita Mikan's rather sedate work.

Yakuwari sighs.