The Day of Thunder

She smiled brightly at the praise and said, “I am elated, I was a bit pensive, but I have felt confident to explore more experimental music since I have arrived and it’s like… opening one’s home to a stranger and hoping they like what they see… sorry I am terrible at analogies,” she said warmly. “I...

“Many blessings on you and yours, I know it has been a whirlwind of a few days but I wanted to thank you for your hospitality. I was hoping to get your appraisal of the song. It is rather experimental fare, but I wanted to use symbolism and esoteric verse to voice my appreciation of your sacrifices...

She stared at him with enormously wide eyes for a moment and she trembled for a moment before finally saying, "I love you, too."

Kumori steps forward and speaks to Chouri and Yukara. “You’ll excuse me for a second please… I think what we are all witnessing is something we cannot understand… I’d ask Yukara to submit herself for inspection for possible Corruption before we proceed with anyone else.” Chouri nodded. "I have no o...

Hearing the song playing so, Zhe could only interpret it as an intended insult. No wanting it be a lasting thought, he reached out to hold Chouri's hand as the chidren played with the nezumi. She smiled, squeezing his hand lightly. Finding a moment to speak with the woman, he approached Chouri and ...

Yukara closed her eyes, and did as she was bid, trying to focus her mind on a memory, albeit a task easier said than done. Deep breaths took her deeper into the meditative state, but her mind did not choose restful focus easily today. --- Thoughts in PF --- Chouri waits until she seems settled, and...

She smiled a little. "Stressful, isn't it?"

She laughed and nodded. "Yes... To support Lady Doji."

She chuckled ruefully. "Early on. My early experiences convinced me that people were cruel and uncaring. The people who came here didn't judge me for my initial wariness. They'd all had similar experiences in one way or another. Having someone who gets it makes a difference. I found myself really wa...

"I do, too," she replied firmly, then added. "No one's ever shown as much care for me as you have. So much understanding. It's... something I never thought I would know. "

She shook her head. "Like I said the other day, just being willing counts for a lot."

Chouri smiled sympathetically, and a little sadly. "I'm sorry... I should have told you that my time was limited early on..."

She nodded. "I'll be there. I was planning on it anyway."

She smiled. "Thank you... Are you all right?" She brushed her fingers over his cheek, concerned.

"Nehzoomi," She chirps back at them, tail tip wiggling. "Hi-hi!" Chuchu starts to groom her little face using her hands and soon her fur's all back in order (and much less sticky). "Hi-hi Chuchu!" "Hi-hi!" They echoed with big smiles and giggles. Meanwhile, Chouri arrived, having been invited by So...

She nodded. "I think so. I'd like to speak with the shaman, though. Make sure all the kinks are worked out before someone tries to use it and... I don't know, accidentally traps themselves or something."

Chouri tapped her lips. "Hmm... I'm not sure. It's possible. "

"Then I hope they have someone who can manipulate their dreams skillfully," she said with a shake of her head. "It needs to have an incredible amount of will behind it."

She sat back as she waited for the kettle to heat. "Someone found my notes?"

She heads over to the hearth and starts tea. "She didn't, no."