Day 5 [EA] Forest of Blades (Expecting)

The forest to the northeast of the city. The Tangu River runs through it.
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Re: Day 5 [EA] Forest of Blades (Expecting)

Post by Ikoma Aya » Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:15 am

Suzume Rin wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:59 am
Rin is clearly very impressed

"Now that's a noble goal. Not just an honourable role, but one that honours your ancestors too! Reckon you'll be a wonderful temple garden."
Brightly
"And that means I know where to visit yah if I'm passing through. I'm sure it's a famous temple so finding it won't be too hard."
"Oh", the Ikoma says shaking her head slightly. "Well... I do hope I'll honour my ancestors, Suzume-san. But it's hardly a famous temple, I'm afraid. It's actually a relatively small temple, not far from the border between Kitsu and Ikoma lands. But... that doesn't mean it's unimportant, of course!"

A very slight smile as she raises her eyes to the Sparrow. "I... would be happy to show you the area around it if you do find the time to visit, though, Suzume-san. That, and see how much you'll have improved by then".

Her deep, serious voice seems to easen for a moment as she says that, but her eyes are soon on the ground again.
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Re: Day 5 [EA] Forest of Blades (Expecting)

Post by Suzume Rin » Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:28 am

Ikoma Aya wrote:
Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:15 am

"Oh", the Ikoma says shaking her head slightly. "Well... I do hope I'll honour my ancestors, Suzume-san. But it's hardly a famous temple, I'm afraid. It's actually a relatively small temple, not far from the border between Kitsu and Ikoma lands. But... that doesn't mean it's unimportant, of course!"

A very slight smile as she raises her eyes to the Sparrow. "I... would be happy to show you the area around it if you do find the time to visit, though, Suzume-san. That, and see how much you'll have improved by then".

Her deep, serious voice seems to easen for a moment as she says that, but her eyes are soon on the ground again.
"I reckon it's kinda famous, it's now the Lion temple I know the best!"
Rin nods supportively

"I'd be real honoured to tell you keep up your duties as a temple guard. Gonna be a bit embarrassing to travel all that way just to get whacked for being slow, but it'll be worth it."

Rin draws up her mental map of the empire, which mainly consisted of vast blank areas interspersed with more or less detailed clan stereotypes.

"It's not...really on my way to the wedding, but it's not not on its way to the wedding. So if I can get permission to come I certainly will! Figure I should see Lion lands for myself now that I've actually got to swap stories with an Ikoma!"

Rin picks up on the ground staring
"You know...maybe we could go for a bit of a run while we talk? That way you can keep up your training while we're chatting?"
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Re: Day 5 [EA] Forest of Blades (Expecting)

Post by Ikoma Aya » Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:05 am

Suzume Rin wrote:
Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:28 am
"I reckon it's kinda famous, it's now the Lion temple I know the best!"
Rin nods supportively

"I'd be real honoured to tell you keep up your duties as a temple guard. Gonna be a bit embarrassing to travel all that way just to get whacked for being slow, but it'll be worth it."

Rin draws up her mental map of the empire, which mainly consisted of vast blank areas interspersed with more or less detailed clan stereotypes.

"It's not...really on my way to the wedding, but it's not not on its way to the wedding. So if I can get permission to come I certainly will! Figure I should see Lion lands for myself now that I've actually got to swap stories with an Ikoma!"

Rin picks up on the ground staring
"You know...maybe we could go for a bit of a run while we talk? That way you can keep up your training while we're chatting?"
The serious façade drops for a moment at Rin's remark - to miss humour completely would be a dishonour to the family, after all. "Oh, surely you've heard of the Hall of Ancestors, at least, Suzume-san?", she then asks. "At any rate, I'll be happy to show you what I can of the area"

Hearing the Sparrow's next words, she raises one eyebrow. "Oh. I didn't know Suzume-san was engaged! Is it... someone joining the Sparrow, then?", she asks, remembering the girl's ideas for the future.

"Oh, sure! Let me help get this organised", she says then, kneeling and starting to get the towel and any remaining food settled so they can start their run.
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Re: Day 5 [EA] Forest of Blades (Expecting)

Post by Suzume Rin » Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:10 am

Ikoma Aya wrote:
Mon Dec 06, 2021 5:05 am

The serious façade drops for a moment at Rin's remark - to miss humour completely would be a dishonour to the family, after all. "Oh, surely you've heard of the Hall of Ancestors, at least, Suzume-san?", she then asks. "At any rate, I'll be happy to show you what I can of the area"

Hearing the Sparrow's next words, she raises one eyebrow. "Oh. I didn't know Suzume-san was engaged! Is it... someone joining the Sparrow, then?", she asks, remembering the girl's ideas for the future.

"Oh, sure! Let me help get this organised", she says then, kneeling and starting to get the towel and any remaining food settled so they can start their run.
innocently"The Hall of the Ancestors....is that the one near the Temple of the Roaring River?"

Rin's on softens quite noticeably as she kneels opposite Aya as the two work together to store the remaining food...which Rin would certainly eat that night unless stopped.

"Engaged? N-no..no..definitely not...umm...uhh. Not...not that I'm not wanting to be engaged, it's certainly not a bad thing for me or anyone else. Just ain't, and probably won't be for a while I reckon. This is for a friend's wedding. Celebrating them joining together. I'll probably just be there on my lonesome."
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