The Day of Thunder

"Because the ceremony in question is confessional. They're used to only having locals there. If someone non-local is there, it needs to be someone they trust," she said.

"Interesting. I wish I could learn more about it," she said with a smile. "Sadly, the time for that has likely long passed. My original intention was to read it myself. My actions led to this, so I should be the one to take responsibility for it."

"Today? Possibly backup from someone my people trust," she said seriously. "Tomorrow, the Harbinger will likely send people after the villagers who are focusing their will on the Thunder defeating the Champion. They'll need to be protected. If the Harbinger influences some of them, they may need to ...

"It is. It's for clearing the lungs," she replied with a nod. "It doesn't do anything to people without lung problems or a cold aside from making their breath smell good." The minty flavor is indeed cool and refreshing; she can taste some honey in it as well, but nothing untoward. "I don't really kn...

She poured some for each of them, handing out cups. "I see... Likely the Harbinger's influence. I don't doubt she'll try to influence them today, as well, when I speak with them."

"Not at all," she said, taking a pot down from where is hung to the side of the fire. "It's kind of minty, fair warning." She poured Satsuki a cup and then one for herself.

"So, what can I do for you, Togashi-sama?"

Reo squints in focus, trying to imagine the shape he needs it to be. (OOC: Assume losing the Lame Disadvantage?) (OOC: Yes.) As with Yukara, she chants under her breath as her hand rests on Reo's leg. The world shifts briefly for him into a beautiful sunlit place. In his vision, the sun is just ris...

"It's not too much," she said with a smile. "I have to drink it in the morning and evening for my lungs, anyway. It's minty tasting, so it'll be a little different."

The young woman answered the door with a bow and a smile. "Togashi-sama, please come in," she said, stepping back and heading into the hearth room. "Please, make yourself at home. I'm happy to offer tea, but I'll understand if you don't wish to."

The noise seems to have woken another occupants of the house, and Chouri emerges, looking bleary eyed, dressed and with her hair brushed at least, though. "'Morning. Tea?"

She nodded and picked up the paper, sitting back with a warm smile. "Shall we make those cranes?"

Chouri took a deep breath as the cool rain began and let it out with a soft smile, closing her eyes to enjoy it.

Haka Tae-soo wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:19 am

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She looked to Tae-soo. "Thank you, Haka-sama. This is beautiful."

Chouri rose and bowed to them both as they leave. "Have a lovely evening."

/scene

((Thank you both!))

She returned the kiss, smile wide and a little silly as well. "I know... that love is supposed to take time. But we don't know what will happen. I didn't want to regret not saying it when I feel it."

Reo does as indicated, parting his kimono in a way that reveals the bony, gristled and twisted leg underneath without revealing the parts reserved for Ninube concealed. Reeaaaally don't want her thinking she needs to "steal that back". Or maybe I do... She places a hand lightly on the gnarled leg, ...

"Of course." Chouri rose and bowed. "Thank you both for joining me."

"a demonfucking hag" The mood of the villagers shifts, the group muttering to one another at expressions turning to glares at the insult to Chouri. Appreciated SCP Foundation reference. Chouri smiled and shook off the no offense. "None taken. I understand the distrust. Please, sit across from me in...

Chuchu wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:56 pm

Her ears go up and her eyes grow wide. "You understand me, but you're not one of the People? What are you then? Are you a dream made a person?"

"I do," she nodded, then chuckled a little. "I'm not sure I would know if I were. I would feel bad for whoever dreamed of me, though."

"If that is your concern, you may consider it passed. Thank you, Chouri-san, for showing me more kindness than any in this gathering." She let out a soft sigh and roses, bowing. She looked around at the villagers. "Everyone, please... Let's calm down and proceed, ne?" It wasn't directed at the samu...

Chuchu nods before carefully leaning forward to sniff Chouri. " Are you one of the People? " She asks, eyes wide. Chouri chuckles. "Not that I know of. Do I smell that way?" “We will,” she said confidently. Then she looked down at ChuChu and said, “Oh… little one… Chu-Chu-san? Yes?” She looked to A...