The Day of Thunder

Mblergh. Limited posting.

Hikaru regarded Satsuki, tilting his head. "Magic, perhaps. Can one master determination? That is what I think of when I think of you, Satsuki." He smiled fondly. "Well, one of many things." He took a breath, eyes lingering warmly on her, then shook his head, his white lock briefly seeming to drift ...

"Stories..." Hikaru echoed, his expression thoughtful. "I grew up surrounded by art, and stories were no exception to that, including ones about Lord Hida and Lady Anjing." He gave one of his tiny smiles. "I am learning a lot more details now, actually meeting some of the legends I've heard so much ...

Once more, Hikaru frowned as he studied her strike. And just as with the first time, he gave an approving nod; it would have struck him. "You're pretty good..." He said. He took a deep breath as he straightened, returning his own sword to his sheathe. "I have been training for most of my life, and t...

The dragon followed the crane's gaze and understood the full portrait. ''It is a good thing you already have a pathway to a solution. I will only offer one advice then, even if it might be very presumptuous of me to do so.'' he lowered his voice ''I am no master of the blade but I have heard Mirumo...

''Have you found the answers to your riddles, Doji-san?'' the dragon inquired, curious with the eyebrow arched ''I can help you, should you wish it'' "Ah..." The corners of Hikaru's lips just barely turned up, and he looked significantly over at Satsuki. "Perhaps I had better just say that I contin...

Meditation was something that, after years of focus, Hikaru had become rather good at. Likewise, he knew how to keep a rhythm. Another might have found all of this strange, or perhaps silly, but he respected art in all its forms. Especially when it was to help his Lady. Watching Chuchu, Hikaru's pal...

Hikaru didn't smile, but there was a glint in his eyes. He first bowed to the little shaman, and then knelt.

Hikaru watched the preparations without comment, or even changing his expression. Instead, he focused on his breathing, in and out, in and out, trying to center himself. He hoped very much that it would help with the process.

"I see." Hikaru studied the little pile, frowning, but of course he could not see anything significant about it. "Fortunately, there have been no objections." Hikaru smiled gently. "Not that I think Satsuki would listen if there were. She's been very clear that this is her decision." "As for Lady An...

Frowning, Hikaru studied Satsuki's stance, studied her posture, studied her attitude. His gaze shifted upwards, meeting her eyes, studying her resolve. Firmly, he nodded. "Very good, Satsuki. You need practice to excel, but the foundation is there." His voice was quiet, but firm; there was no doubti...

"Right." Hikaru said, frowning. "It's not for either of those, in fact." He turned his gaze briefly to the pile of stones she'd been working on. "Am I correct in guessing that that is?" He gestured at the pile with open palm. He looked back to Tai, a smile just barely touching his lips. "But it's......

He shook his head in the negative ''I am not. The last few years saw me preoccupied by my reforms and with the shadow of famine looming personal matter took second place to the need of the people of the Empire.'' "Of course." Hikaru nodded. "It has been a difficult time. I just found myself curious...

Actually, this is just a general reminder that while Hikaru has gotten busy enough that I can't devote many slots to it, he can pretty reliably provide tea to at least 2 other people.

Bayushi Norikage wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:49 pm

Lemme get some of those void points then.

For real, if you are all out, come have some tea sometime.

Bayushi Norikage wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:42 pm

By the end of this, Norikage will have so much experience with every kind of sleep disorder he could become a therapist.

He'll invent therapy so that he can get treatment?

Wu Zhe wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:30 pm

Well, yes...that makes total sense and Zhe does not see what the problem is.

A ritual is is happening

All those steps are part of that ritual

So Zhe wants the ritual to happen, even though he doesn't know what it is?

Or does he know what it is?

So, I have this tagged partially because I made a Prequel reference in it, but I think it's the best place for this post. I think, D4, it's time to formally ask the villagers what's going on. There was already some weirdness going into D3, but a lot of it could have been coincidence, unconnected, et...

Sleep!

And this time, I'm keeping it in a safe!

"Glittergrain. Very good." Hikaru nodded. He watched, his expression neutral, but his pale eyes curious as she performed her magic. He blinked as she pulled up a fair-sized lump of material, recognizably glittergrain, even in it's slightly different configuration. "I see. Thank you." Hikaru accepted...