#she LOVES it but still tries to play it cool hfhdjdhds

[incandescentia]

@yaroudomos asked:

"Ever hear 'bout this thing called 'Valentine's Day'?" Casually asked, he's nonetheless obvious with his curiosity, brow raised as he tilts his head at Tsuruhime. It's a concept he's no doubt intrigued about, and though his knowledge about the holiday itself is limited, he certainly has the spirit for it. While he gives her a moment to ponder the question, he's suddenly grinning at her — so much for trying to play innocent... "Well, anyways! I guess it ain't uncommon for people to give each other gifts 'n such to celebrate, so I decided to make ya somethin'... uh. Just hold on a sec, 'kay?" And just like that he disappears into the captain's quarters, leaving poor ol' crane girlie by her lonesome out on the ship's deck. Lucky for her, Motochika's not keen on wasting time here. He returns a minute or so later, offering a polite bow of his head as he holds out her gift; a hand - crafted quiver made of the finest materials he could find, built extra roomy for carrying all the bows her little heart desires. It even has a bonus pocket, too! "Here ~ I noticed yer other one was lookin' a little beat up, so... maybe this one'll do ya better. And the best part? This baby's got a life time warranty. I'll fix 'er up for ya no problem whenever ya need." ♥

GIVE VALENTINE GIFTS TO MY MUSE ! // always accepting.

"Um... no?" Barentain... Day? "I'm guessing this is one of those Southern barbarians' customs again? You sure play around with those foreigners a lot, huh." Unlike him, Tsuruhime has rather been a little apprehensive && cautious of those nanban foreigners ever since of their arrival, yet many people across the country also welcomed their presence with open arms. One of these more welcoming prominent figures happens to be the resident pirate captain && the daimyo of Tosa of course; his natural curiosity seems to know no bounds.

The actual deal of this whole Barentain business seems to be something akin to gift-giving, which took her a little by surprise && even moreso when he's walking away to his quarters to leave her on her own on his ship's deck. Dazed && confused with the predicament, she simply stands around to await his return listlessly. It doesn't take very long before he returns to where she is standing, but what comes afterwards take the little crane herself by surprise.

"T-this is...?" A bow's quiver, as good as a brand new. A hand glosses over its surface, giving the brand-new quiver a good amount of attention to its brandished details && polishing. Has he been paying extra attention to her appearance lately, that he decides it'd be a good idea for her to replace her quiver?

( Well, if that's truly the case... she might need to pay attention to her appearance more, then? She couldn't afford to look less than perfect in front of him! )

"Ah, um—" His gesture of a goodwill really manages to catch her dumbfounded for a bit. This was unforeseen, but Tsuruhime wouldn't deny that she is utterly elated at his gift. After all, receiving a brand-new weaponry is one of the biggest honors that a warrior like her can have, isn't it? Especially when his observation has hit the right mark; her bow's quiver is already quite weathered at this point && in need of a proper replacement before she would go on another campaign.

"I must say... thank you, Motochika-dono. I'll take good care of this gift." Gratefully, she accepts the gift with a smile; perhaps one of the gentlest smiles she ever gives away. "With this, I owe you one." It would only be fair if she could return the favor for Barentain Day. Whatever it would be, she'll give it a good amount of thought about it sooner or later.