Inazuma thought she should't told that ninja ewen about clan, but she was too overconfidence. Well it look like she at least succed in distrurbtion of ninja mission. Kunoichi decided it is time for return to her Lord. She sneak back to his room, land before him and bend the knee, lowing her head. "My Lord Yokuboo. I was send by martiach of Rai clan, to be your bodyguard and protection on travel to capital and obey your every comands. Once I come to this castle I decided that I would be serve you if no one get know about my presence here. I managed to disturb that ninja, by using tricks and spells of my clan and made him paid by blook ewen a little. Later, he return to his mistress and report what he know. Ninja managed to get know that you and shogun have talking, but no other detalis. But shogun's mother not suspect that her daughter could plot against her. They also don't know who I'm and who I serve. "
"You make it sound like I just discard them. I loved them all...but infatuation comes and go. The memories made will still be there, long after they become bones and those bones become dust. We'll still be here. For generations even, while they come and go constantly. It can't last and most relationships don't even live to the point of seeing that happen. Is that really so wrong though? The only reason they're interested in me is because they think I'm attractive. I find someone cute...and it goes from there. Is that not enough? Passion burns bright and it burns quickly. But the flames always die in the end." She made her musings for a little bit, wondering how different things would've been if she was mortal instead. She wasn't human and she didn't want to be, though she had to wonder a bit, eyeing Mitsuri curiously. "Did you ever wonder why your a pure blood and your brother is only half? As callous as it might come across to those with only sixty or so years at best, we had fun while it lasted...but...think about what forever really means when you're basically immortal. Forever is a really long time. We didn't stop caring about each other, but it was clear things weren't going to stay that way. We had our fun for a few decades and moved on, and that's okay. We'll always have the memories." Finishing her story, she thought on the current issue with the one she was in the courting process with now. "He's certainly too innocent to hurt. But would that really be what's best for him? Suppose we hit it off completely. We get married. He accepts what we are. He gets old and gray, and I'm just how I am now fifty years down the line. Eventually, I'll have to move on. Is that really a good life for him?" She really had to wonder on it, but saw her daughter get the stuff ready. "Great. Let's get going. Really shady types are out and about as of late. We should get going before we attract any."
"You're a terrible liar, father."Then she shook her head, dismissing the idea that he had done something she hadn't wanted or had hurt her. "No, it felt... I don't know." Chitsukiko wondered if mother also had trouble describing her first time with Senzan. In some sense, she had grown closer to both of her parents through this experience, at least how she rationalized her actions to herself. She kissed him back, gently stroking his cheek. "But I want this to continue. This hasn't changed the love and devotion I feel for you as your daughter, it just has finally allowed me to express everything. So, when you come back, take me again, and again, until you're satisfied."
@Regin34 Jurobie grunted. "At least that much could be salvaged." He said gruffly. "So the Martiach now moves without my orders? I guess I will have words with her later." He turned to look at kneeling woman. "Why did you allow that ninja to survive?"
Her father stands, before leaning down to kiss her again. "Well, if you insist, I guess I'll have to." He chuckles. "Have fun in the capital, and more importantly, stay safe. Maybe I'll have a chance to come and visit, depending on how long you're there. I hope you'll take a break from the boys over there long enough to spend some time together." Senzan dresses and heads to the door, before turning back for a moment. "This was the first night in a long time that I didn't dream about your mother. Thank you, Chitsu." He leaves.
Inazuma lower her head. "Because in that cause I would have to kill also shogun mother, and She is too important to kill her without your permission my lord."
"I will accept that explanation for now." Jurobei said as he started stripping. "What did you found out?"
"Hah! Far too late for that, Sarutobi." Kyouka laughed out loud, "Ahh. Anyway, have you heard anything about our "lovely" brothers and sisters?" She asked in a sarcastic tone.
Inazuma rise her head, wonder if he is going to strip by her present. "Shogun mother thinking her daughter is too stupid, to stand against her. She see you as biggest treat but she suspect other clan be involed." Kunoichi decided ask important question for her. "My Lord, as who I should serve you official? I can be your official body guard, or pretend to be one of servant for your court or maybe you prefer for me to stay in shadows with anyone know about me?"
Boys? The thought hadn't crossed her mind, but she supposed that her father would slake his lusts with whores while he was on the road and expected her to do the same. The thought formed a slight knot in her stomach. She had to chide herself, they were not married so could hardly expect fidelity from him. "I'd like that, but don't force yourself. Again, take care and come back to me." Midori had feared that Senzan had sought out her apprentice as a replacement for his wife, Chitsukiko supposed that was close to the truth. He was certainly haunted by her memory, it had twisted both of their lives. But last night they had been normal, at ease as they talked and made love, that was enough. Better than what they had had before. She stayed in bed for a while longer before she began clothing herself. The darkened red spot left on her futon worried her a little. Aunt, in her foresight, had prepared her for this, even if she had expected different circumstances, and the young woman so took a brown paper satchel she kept deep within her drawers, mixing its content with the tea before drinking it. She started her morning routine, going into the yard to practice her kata. Chitsukiko tried to fall into a rhythm, parrying and striking at invisible enemies. The swings of her katana lacked energy as she performed the predetermined sequence of movements, not enough for a novice to notice but there nonetheless. @unisol_gr44 Nearby was the Eternal Empire foreigner who had claimed to be a descendent of Lord Yakuboo's brother. She sheathed her katana in a single, fluid motion, only half-way done and walked over to him, intrigued by his effortless movements as he practiced his unfamiliar martial arts. Her father had stayed with her the entire night, so she hadn't visited him as planned. She studied him for a few moments longer before speaking, adding to memory everything he did. "May I join you, honored guest?"
Jian removed his coat and stepped on the platform, starting his meditative exercises. He finished his last movement, and then turned to Chitsukiko, bowing with a smile, 'Good morning, Lady Chitsukiko? Please, feel free.' 'Are you interested in Tai Chi?' The foreigner asked, 'I can teach you the basics, if you want to.'
"So you call this martial arts 'Tai Chi'? If you could, then yes." She shifted her stance, legs slightly parted, feet forward, and moving her hands to the side in a slow and wave-like motion. "You start with this?" An attempt at least of the opening form. Chitsukiko allowed Jian to make any corrections in the way he wanted until he was satisfied. "Can you tell me about your home? Where you grow up? In exchange, I can answer any you may have."
Jian corrected Chitsukiko's stance very slightly, 'Very good, you have nearly copied it perfectly from observing. Tai Chi has been practiced and for thousands of years, it will take time to become proficient.' The young man chuckled, 'You are curious, I am flattered. But we either practice or we chat. One should not do things half-heartedly. Now, close your eyes and steady your breathing.' Jian took Chitsukiko's stance and methodically breathed in and out, 'Feel the flow of your Qi in you, as you breath. That is the secret to meditation... and more worldly benefits.' He let her practice breathing for some time, 'Good... now, open your eyes and follow my movements.' He started to move through several slow movements, letting Chitsukiko become familiar with them, 'Feel the flow of Qi as you move, become aware of every fibre of your being.' [I know nothing of tai chi, so bear with me. ]
Midori climaxed shortly after her sister, barely managing to stop herself form moaning out loud. She kept absent-mindedly licking Saeki as waves of pleasure washed over her body. Finally, after calming down and catching her breath, Midori turned around and kissed Saeki on the lips. “That was most enjoyable, thanks, sis. Now I really wish I had not waited so long before trying to get in bed with you.” She smiled happily and kissed her sister again. “Anyway, I think that's enough for tonight. I'll let you sleep now. And please keep this a secret.” I probably didn't need to tell her that. After kissing Saeki one last time Midori got off the bed and started getting dressed.
She listened to his voice. Breathing in. Continuing to listen. Breathing out. Allowing his voice to guide her. In. Filling the pit in her stomach. Out. Expelling it into a long breath. There was no need to hurry. Chitsukiko eyes fluttered open, and she nodded. "I understand." Feeling the energy weave through her body, shifting like a counterweight as she moved. She stumbled more than once during the sequence that Jian showed her, the spiritual waves of her Qi unbalancing her stance before she could direct the flow through the changing positions. Closing her eyes again, imagining how she felt when drawing a bowstring, how she was aware of every vibration of the taut string before she let the arrow fly. This was something similar, but anything nearing enlightenment grew further out of reach as her mind started to clutter with stray thoughts after allowing the first one in. She allowed her arms to return to her side, satisfied with watching Jian's performance as she took a seat in the pagoda. "Should you be welcomed into the family, then I hope we can continue doing this during the morning." She stated quite matter-of-factly once he seemed to be finishing up, despite the potential of his imminent doom should he not. "I'll pray to the kami that it will be so. Unless you wish to answer my questions from before then I could answer one of yours, for showing me Tai Chi."
Jian occasionally watched the noble girl mimick his movements from the corner of his eye. He was quite impressed for a first-timer, but she had much to learn yet. He finished his routine, and turned to Chitsukiko, 'You take to it quickly. You are very welcome to join me as long as I'm here, however long that will be.' He looked out over the city, 'You wanted to know of my home? Very well, I was born in Dongwei, it's small city in the the Wudang mountains in the west of the Eternal Empire. Was there something in particular you wanted to know? I don't want to bore you with too long a story.'
