D6EA, Need a Bath (open)

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"Kazetashi san doesn't like to talk much about it. He was to shy to tell their story." She sighed. "His wife is the very quiet. One may even think she is a true spirit of Chikuchudo. I guess we might have to wait and see." She chuckled lightly.

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

"Huh," Yuuwaku says. "That is...something."

What, I'm not at all sure, she thinks.

"My own family is not so interesting. Several siblings, both parents Crane. Established in Tsuma for a long time."

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"I am the third child of seven and a diverse bunch we are." She nodded. "Ah, Tsuma, that is the city the Topaz Championship takes place." She washed her face.

So will you tell her about your brave older brother and his honorable death?

The Toritaka took a deep breath "Everyone have an interesting family just don't realize it. I think mine is quite plain."

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

"It's all in what you're used to, I guess," Yuuwaku replies.

She leans back to soak more. Her chin barely clears the water.

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"Where are you stated with your siblings, Kakita sama?" She asked with no implications.

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

"I'm second," she replies. "An older brother attended the other side of the Academy from me. Two more sisters follow me. Neither at Tsuma to train."

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"What arts do they practice?... I mean I don't want to pry you don't have to answer that." She shook her head. "I apologize... if I am a bit nosy."

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

"Not at all," Yuuwaku replies, cheerily. "Nii-chan--excuse me, Kakita Toyotomi--practices the exquisite art of iaijutsu. The sister closest to me in age studies among the Doji, and the very youngest is not long among the Iron Warrior school."

She smiles a bit wistfully. "It is rare that I see them anymore."

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

“Since my brother's death things hasn't been the same. We all parted ways... Well except for little Midori who should start training in the summer.“

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

"My condolences on your brother," Yuuwaku says, staying silent for a moment afterwards.

"Where will Midori-san train, if I may ask?"

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"The plan is to get him to start training as a bushi then go to Kitsune lands and continue as a ranger." She took her hair and moved it to the side as she continued to check the strands for damage. "Maybe, I should cut my hair."

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

"Sounds like a dashing young man to be," Yuuwaku replies.

"But why would you cut your hair? As I said, it is quite lovely; whose heart you wish to stir will doubtlessly find it so."

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"It was just a thought that came to me as the empire mourn the lost of the Divine Empress. But you are right should be my feathers." She massage and let it loose. "Any advice on what should I wear for the play if one is to impress."

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

Yuuwaku glosses over the first part of the statement as her player attempts to avoid paradoxes, focusing on the second.

"Well, that will depend on whom you seek to impress, Toritaka-san," she says. "Floral motifs tend to be safe bets, though. Something about the spreading petals seems to beckon many to lean in closer."

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"Of course, Kakita sama, I have an idea." she nodded to the Kakita. "Kakita sama, are you married?"

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

"I am not," Yuuwaku replies. "And I gather you are not, either."

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"There is yet a gardener to love the flower." She stated. "I just if a seed is planted in my heart or is just how the spirit stir emotions around."

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

Yuuwaku nods.

"Why did you ask about my being married, Toritaka-san?"

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"Well... you seem to be of age of marriage like me..." She shrugged. "Not many have the luxury that I have... to choose a life partner. I thought Your marriage may be already arranged."

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

"I have not been told if it is," Yuuwaku replies. "So I have to think it is not yet. Though, given the focus of events here, I have been looking at such things."

She shrugs, as much as it shows between her stature and the depth of the water. "Perhaps I will not be married off, remaining focused on my art."

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"I see,... is there someone you feel that has planted a seed in your garden?" She felt a bit silly asking that.

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

Yuuwaku chuckles.

"Oh, Toritaka-san, I am still having my soil tilled!"

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"Are you able to pick the gardener to sow set territories?" She started to braid a small strand of her hair as some kind of game she plays.

[Kakita Yuuwaku]

"I think I may have some influence over the choice of planter," Yuuwaku replies. "I've certainly got some interest in whose seed is sown."

[Toritaka Hanatsuko]

"I see... that must be good for you. That you can influence what your clan want of you." She smiled.