#❀ ‘ﾟ / on a delicate branch is a future that forgot to bloom ; basara.

[kougetsuin]

@tragedestined​

  “ What makes you want to go to war, Lord Kiyomasa ? ” It’s a direct question - albeit a little soft spoken - that slips out of her. She doesn’t allow a beat of uncomfortable silence to settle afterwards, however, breaking it with a polite smile and an almost apologetic look towards him. “ I misspoke. What I meant to say was ... ”

  Uta ponders momentarily before speaking. 

  “ I am not someone who likes battles, but I can still go to them because I want to help people. So, Lord Kiyomasa, you must also have a reason in choosing this path too, I assume. If it is a personal reason, you do not have to tell me, of course. I was just curious. ”

[kougetsuin]

Valentine's Day Application

@tragedestined​

Name: “Ishida Mitsunari.”  Age: “23 years old.”  Do you like to cuddle?: “No. I find the experience of being touched to be barely tolerable at best.”  Can we make-out?: “I don’t understand what a ‘make-out’ is. You’re going to have to explain it to me before I can agree or disagree to your request.”  A night in or dinner out?: “I don’t see any reason to leave Sawayama Castle at this point in time.”  Ice cream or chocolate covered strawberries?: “I don’t know what ice cream is. I suppose I would choose the strawberries —– although I don’t understand the reasoning behind covering them in chocolate.”  What makes you a good Valentine?: “My level of devotion is second to none.”  Would you cook for me?: “If that’s what you require of me.”  Would you let me cook for you?: “If that’s what you wish to do.”

 Seems like it is what they expected. “ I will accept you as my Valentine. ” It’s not as if they can really pick anyone else anyway -- what are they going to do ? Commit infidelity ?  

  “ Since you do not know what a ‘ make-out ’ is, there is no reason to explain it. It is not as if you will agree to it either way. I will preserve this innocence of yours for your benefit, Mitsunari-sama. ”

[kougetsuin]

  “ Every option feels like the bad choice. On one hand, I have become attached to the Toyotomi in a way that transcends other attachments I have had before, which makes me want to stay with them until the very end -- whatever that may be. Yet, given my upbringing and ideals, I should be siding with Ieyasu, but, somehow, that doesn’t please me either ... ”

[kougetsuin]

@tragedestined​ said: “   You’re wasting your time.   ” (Mitsunari)

  She feigns as if she hadn’t heard him for a moment, keeping her eyelids shut. Hands clasped together tighten slightly, the tips of her nails dig into her skin. She bites back a protest - Is it not better to avoid confrontation ? Breathe in, breathe out. If he doesn’t understand, then she can be content still.

  “ It is only the second day of prayer, ” Uta mumbles, something akin to a frown appearing on her lips. “ These things cannot happen overnight. Did you become a warrior in a day ? ”

  It is not meant to come across as chastising as it sounds but since the words already slipped out, there’s not much else to be done now. If she starts thinking pessimistically, then the drought in the area truly won’t end soon. It all comes down to perseverance - the raw willingness to simply sit and pray until the body and mind becomes numb. 

  “ If it rains soon, then the people can have their harvest and live well. It is not a waste of my time. ”

  She looks at him, putting on a light smile. 

  “ Perhaps, Lord Mitsunari is actually concerned about me in his own way. ” It’s just a tease.

[kougetsuin]

redropping my tags. 

[kougetsuin]

tag dump.

❀ ‘ﾟ /  little by little soaked into my veins ; visage. 

❀ ‘ﾟ /  stars are fabled to lie yet these prayers surpass time ; ic. 

❀ ‘ﾟ /  ma’am this is a mcdonald’s drive thru ; ooc.

❀ ‘ﾟ /  feelings pushed aside in silence are freezing ; musings. 

❀ ‘ﾟ /  on a delicate branch is a future that forgot to bloom ; basara. 

❀ ‘ﾟ /  i stopped that day with the age old story ; historic. 

❀ ‘ﾟ /  beneath my feet filled with white flowers and shiny thorns ; wardrobe. 

❀ ‘ﾟ /  rose scents & sorrowful sighs ; aes. 

❀ ‘ﾟ /  when the eyes close it’s the slow voice again  ; asks. 

❀ ‘ﾟ /  x  ; x.