Yamako receives the comm and finishes putting an extra touch on her appearance. With that done, she heads to the common room. Smelling tea, she smiles.

“Yurei-San, you are a delight, I have been needing some tea for the last hour but been too busy to stop.” She walks over to the table and sits, giving Yurei an approving look. “Yes this look is perfect for this sort of meeting.”

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 27, 2022 4:02 pm

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"Then I am pleased to be the bearer of good news and good tea."
With a smile she pours a cup and sets it at Yamako's place.

"I confess Ide-sama, I have been wearing your gifts entirely too much. But they've also drawn compliments wherever I go. It has made me feel quite spoiled."

Yūrei wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:43 pm

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 27, 2022 4:02 pm

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"Then I am pleased to be the bearer of good news and good tea."
With a smile she pours a cup and sets it at Yamako's place.

"I confess Ide-sama, I have been wearing your gifts entirely too much. But they've also drawn compliments wherever I go. It has made me feel quite spoiled."

“Then they have done their work. They merely highlight what was already there.”

She sips her tea, making a pleased sound. “I hope your other ventures have been as fruitful?”

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:00 am

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Yūrei bows her head and reaches into a pocket, producing a small portable drive she slides across the table to Yamako.
"Most successful. Security was on high alert, I believe our friends have had to entertain many guests over the season. But they still have a little gift for the both of us."

Yūrei wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:01 am

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:00 am

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Yūrei bows her head and reaches into a pocket, producing a small portable drive she slides across the table to Yamako.
"Most successful. Security was on high alert, I believe our friends have had to entertain many guests over the season. But they still have a little gift for the both of us."

She takes the pocket drive from the table and places it into a pocket, retrieving a small bag that clinks and setting it on the table. “I am glad you were able to find a party favor at least. And if you should find more, I would be happy to take them off your hands.”

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:21 am

She takes the pocket drive from the table and places it into a pocket, retrieving a small bag that clinks and setting it on the table. “I am glad you were able to find a party favor at least. And if you should find more, I would be happy to take them off your hands.”

"Of course Ide-sama, you will always be in my thoughts."
With a smile she takes the little bag and disappears it.

"I'm just glad I was able to reward your faith in me. From buying all those desserts to this."

“It all comes round as the Kami will it. We scatter seeds and see how they grow, it is a pleasure to see you bloom.”

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:25 am

“It all comes round as the Kami will it. We scatter seeds and see how they grow, it is a pleasure to see you bloom.”

"Maybe as a very stubborn weed that grows a flower occasionally?"
She brings her legs up, settling down more comfortable now that the deal is done.

"I hope you've been enjoying the court so far? I've...can Ide-sama keep a secret?"
She lowers her voice dramatically with a wink.

She chuckles. “If you like. Some things on one world are a weed and on others, are a treasure.”

She relaxes as well, sipping her tea. “I have! Lots of good conversation, some work, good company.” At the promise of good gossip, she leans in. “As long as it doesn’t interfere with my duty, absolutely!”

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:41 am

She chuckles. “If you like. Some things on one world are a weed and on others, are a treasure.”

She relaxes as well, sipping her tea. “I have! Lord of good conversation, some work, good company.” At the promise of good gossip, she leans in. “As long as it doesn’t interfere with my duty, absolutely!”

"Oh no, definitely not. It's of a personal nature."
Mysteriously, clearing enjoying herself
"I have been asked out...by two separate people! And they're both amazing. But just promise not to tell anyone else since it will ruin my mysterious lone ronin mystique."

Yūrei wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:45 am

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:41 am

She chuckles. “If you like. Some things on one world are a weed and on others, are a treasure.”

She relaxes as well, sipping her tea. “I have! Lord of good conversation, some work, good company.” At the promise of good gossip, she leans in. “As long as it doesn’t interfere with my duty, absolutely!”

"Oh no, definitely not. It's of a personal nature."
Mysteriously, clearing enjoying herself
"I have been asked out...by two separate people! And they're both amazing. But just promise not to tell anyone else since it will ruin my mysterious lone ronin mystique."

Yamato smiles broadly. “Perfection! Anyone I know? Or do you prefer to keep it a mystery for now? It is exciting to have so much attention.”

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:47 am

Yamato smiles broadly. “Perfection! Anyone I know? Or do you prefer to keep it a mystery for now? It is exciting to have so much attention.”

"Oh, well that's a good point. Hmmm, I mean, we're not hiding it. But at the same time, I dunno. It's the World of Dreams, right? Information is power and all that. They might not want me spreading it everywhere."

She pauses and cocks her head.

"Well that's maybe not quite accurate. I know Sakura-chan is very happy to let people know. We were actually roommates for a long time so this is new, a different kind of close? She's just the nicest person though, almost too nice. She's full of smiles. You know she even made me lunch for my stakeouts? I have no idea how someone that kind came from the slums."

Taking another sip, clearly thinking things through.
"The other is much more mysterious. They're an artist and a creator. I think there's also some old pain in there too. But they've got my back and they're lots of fun and they've never let the whole...you know, ronin thing get in the way. Oh, also-"

Gesturing with her free hand and mouthing the words 'they're both hot!'

Yūrei wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:53 am

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:47 am

Yamato smiles broadly. “Perfection! Anyone I know? Or do you prefer to keep it a mystery for now? It is exciting to have so much attention.”

"Oh, well that's a good point. Hmmm, I mean, we're not hiding it. But at the same time, I dunno. It's the World of Dreams, right? Information is power and all that. They might not want me spreading it everywhere."

She pauses and cocks her head.

"Well that's maybe not quite accurate. I know Sakura-chan is very happy to let people know. We were actually roommates for a long time so this is new, a different kind of close? She's just the nicest person though, almost too nice. She's full of smiles. You know she even made me lunch for my stakeouts? I have no idea how someone that kind came from the slums."

Taking another sip, clearly thinking things through.
"The other is much more mysterious. They're an artist and a creator. I think there's also some old pain in there too. But they've got my back and they're lots of fun and they've never let the whole...you know, ronin thing get in the way. Oh, also-"

Gesturing with her free hand and mouthing the words 'they're both hot!'

“Oh better than you know. I nearly ended up marrying a scion of the Bayushi family. If it were not for some fortuitous interventions and wise advice, this would’ve ended up being my home.”

She sips her tea. “ that’s for the rest, if anyone who wants to date you is ashamed of you, you should avoid them. Even in your situation, one must value oneself and be valued.”

At the last she giggles. “Well that is certainly an incentive, though perhaps not the first one on a samurai’s mind.”

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 2:01 am

“Oh better than you know. I nearly ended up marrying a scion of the Bayushi family. If it were not for some fortuitous interventions and wise advice, this would’ve ended up being my home.”

She sips her tea. “ that’s for the rest, if anyone who wants to date you is ashamed of you, you should avoid them. Even in your situation, one must value oneself and be valued.”

At the last she giggles. “Well that is certainly an incentive, though perhaps not the first one on a samurai’s mind.”

"Oh? You nearly became a Scorpion? Is that a story Ide-sama can share?"
She nods at the rest, making sure not to spill any tea while spilling tea

"Of course, duty and honour should be at the forefront. But...they both workout. It just makes things even more pleasant."

Yūrei wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 2:04 am

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 2:01 am

“Oh better than you know. I nearly ended up marrying a scion of the Bayushi family. If it were not for some fortuitous interventions and wise advice, this would’ve ended up being my home.”

She sips her tea. “ that’s for the rest, if anyone who wants to date you is ashamed of you, you should avoid them. Even in your situation, one must value oneself and be valued.”

At the last she giggles. “Well that is certainly an incentive, though perhaps not the first one on a samurai’s mind.”

"Oh? You nearly became a Scorpion? Is that a story Ide-sama can share?"
She nods at the rest, making sure not to spill any tea while spilling tea

"Of course, duty and honour should be at the forefront. But...they both workout. It just makes things even more pleasant."

She chuckles, sipping her tea. It is a story I do not share often, but I suspect you can also keep a secret. Back on new Kalani, I was rather overwhelmed with the number of suitors I managed to achieve. I’m still unsure as to what caused such a ruckus but it definitely occurred.” She finished her cup of tea, positioning it for a refill.

One of those suitors who came to the forefront was a man called Bayushi Daizu. He… Swept me off my feet and someways. He was handsome and charming but Hewas not entirely forthright. This should not be surprising considering a scorpion. But when I met him, he was working as the manager of a teahouse And estranged from his family. I thought that was all he was, but in reality his family was highly positioned. I thought my duty was clear, to marry someone who could also help my family and was *cough* decidedly appealing. However, it all became very complicated very quickly.”

She paused as if trying to decide how to continue.

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 2:13 am

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"Perhaps if Ide-sama was not so kind and charming she would not have had so many suitors?"
Yūrei listens intently as Yamako continues

"Even more complicated than that?"
She gives the Unicorn a moment to gather her thoughts.

She snickers. “You don’t have to butter me up I already paid you.”

She looks thoughtful for a moment.” Yes unfortunately. When we contacted his parents to announce the engagement, they revealed that this was not the first time he had been swept off his feet by someone so to speak, and brought them home. I also knew of his affection for another. He had promised it would end after our time at New Kalani. I was skeptical of this being a reality and his parents words and attitude put the nails in the coffin.” She looked off into the distance.

“A partnership cannot flourish without trust and respect. And every relationship is at its heart a partnership.”

Ide Yamako wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 28, 2022 2:27 am

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"Perhaps it is merely the truth?" she winks

"That's...painful to hear, Ide-sama. Perhaps you two could have made a good couple, but perhaps it would also have ended in disaster. You made the sensible choice, if I may say so. You had to be able to trust him completely, no matter how attractive his abs might have been."

She leans forward and gently squeezes one of Yamako's hands with a sympathetic look.
"I am so sorry though."

She squeezed her hand back, grateful for the small show of support. “Kami knows I am quite content with my choices now but it was a tumultuous time. Hence my…Rather solicitous feelings of others are trying to make their best decisions about life partners or even temporary partners.”

“Oddly I have stayed better friends with his now spouse than him. It was a deeply awkward situation but she was kind.”