Kikuya Iwasaki (supergeisha) wrote,
@ 2011-01-30 12:00:00

Test Scene
"Casual Friday" at the Big Hero 6 offices meant that Kikuya cold wear her blue kimono and no makeup. Actually what it meant was that she could wear 'regular' clothing but the idea was horrifying to her. Why, exactly, did women want to encase their legs in heavy blue fabric that made them look as to be walking frozen sausages? She did not understand, though she had made one concession to trend, as it were; she wore black flipflops.

With stockings.

As she walked down the hall the shoes made such a delightful soft little sound hitting against her stockinged feet. Kikuya couldn't help but smile with her eyes.

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	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-01 11:19 pm UTC (link)
	He nods, trying not to scowl. "So I have heard. It is a true shame... so much has been lost. Much has been gained as well, I suppose. Some of the technological wonders Amiko-san has shown me are amazing... but one would think that people would not lose their appreciation for artists in the meanwhile." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening supergeisha 2011-02-01 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	"It is all about finding balance. I am optimistic that there is balance." She smiles. "You are here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-01 11:27 pm UTC (link)
	"You are here as well, Each motion perfect in form, Art is not yet gone." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening supergeisha 2011-02-01 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	She pressed a small hand to her mouth, smiling though near to tears with joy at his impromptu haiku. "What will make you most pleased this evening, Hajime-sama? You have given me so much joy and honor already." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Later that evening

get_medieval
2011-02-01 11:38 pm UTC (link)

"As you have offered... even though it is not part of your profession's job description, I would very much like help bathing. I have had 700 years of bathing alone in a cold mountain pool - if I am to have a hot bath and finally feel clean, I would very much prefer some familiarity. Then perhaps we can both find kimonos fit for relaxation - if the inn provides them or we can get them along the way. Then, perhaps you will play your strings while you recite poetry or tell me a story... that would very much please me. Beyond these three favors... I would prefer to let you determine what more the evening will hold, as it is part of your training, and I would very much like to allow you to follow your intuition... it has served you well so far. Of course... I do not know how it is done or what is expected in this age, but in the manner of my time, you may join me for sleep or retire to your own quarters when I am at rest, as you like."

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	Re: Later that evening supergeisha 2011-02-01 11:50 pm UTC (link)
	"You ask for so little, Hajime-sama, but you will receive the whole of the world." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-01 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	"After the last seven centuries, believe me, it is no small favor. Such things are true luxury... and the thought of sharing tomorrow together as well, bliss. Is there anything you require for your plans for tonight, before we go to the inn? Your instrument, whatever books you wish...?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening supergeisha 2011-02-02 12:26 am UTC (link)
	"My forethought enabled me to have those items delivered in advance. Everything will be waiting for us whenever you are ready to go, Hajime-sama." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-02 12:35 am UTC (link)
	"You do this well, though I should not be surprised. I believe I am ready once we have paid." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening supergeisha 2011-02-02 12:42 am UTC (link)
	Kikuya cleared things away carefully then, a smile on her lips as she moved aside and waited for him. "Lead the way, Hajime-sama." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-02 12:45 am UTC (link)
	He waits quietly until everything is cleared, then stands, once again taking his place and leading to the door so he can open it for her, once again walking slowly and appreciating all of the envious glances cast his way. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening supergeisha 2011-02-02 12:50 am UTC (link)
	"The hotel is one block to the left. It is not far and it is a nice night. I do quite enjoy walking with you so this is a special treat." She walks with him, again about one step behind him. "Was your meal satisfactory, Hajime-sama?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-02 12:52 am UTC (link)
	"I would say that it was extraordinary, but the service put the food to shame." he replies with a slight smile. "I enjoy walking with you as well - I think I am the envy of everyone who has seen us." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening supergeisha 2011-02-02 12:53 am UTC (link)
	"...are they staring?" She does not look. It would be inappropriate, a maiko's error. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-02 01:04 am UTC (link)
	"Perhaps a little." he replies, though he's not doing more than glance about either. "I do not blame them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening supergeisha 2011-02-02 02:00 am UTC (link)
	"It is a little embarrassing, but complimentary at the same time. You seem amused as well." She smiled and then nodded. "The building right there is where we are going." Indeed the building's exterior even looked traditional. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-02 02:04 am UTC (link)
	"I am with the most beautiful woman I know, and am the envy of everyone who looks our way. Should I not be happy?" he replies cheerfully. He holds the door for her, takes the lead up to the desk, then, once again, allows her to handle the actual arrangements and confirm the reservation. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Later that evening

supergeisha
2011-02-02 02:10 am UTC (link)

For a few moments Kikuya speaks with the desk attendant, her language a bit different--harder in tone as contemporary Japanese is when compared to traditional dialects--but all of the grace remains, down to how she accepts the room key with both of her tiny hands.

"Our room opens to the garden, Hajime-sama," she smiles and nods the direction for him to lead them. "And it is adjacent to the bath. We shall start there."

Once inside the room she directs him gently to a place to wait as she herself disappears behind an elaborate screen only to emerge a short time later in a lighter, more delicate kimono. She is not entirely properly outfitted, her small hands holding the garment closed, and she casts her eyes down when she speaks to him.

"I could not acquire the appropriate garments of a yuna and the only drawback here is that these are private baths; they do not have changing areas. With your permission, I will undress you in the bath, Hajime-sama."

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Re: Later that evening

get_medieval
2011-02-02 02:36 am UTC (link)

He bows just slightly. "That is alright, you are not a yuna, you are simply doing me a tremendous favor. That will be acceptable." he agrees, definitely ready to get out of the confining suit jacket, but waiting for the sake of not insulting her skills and not doing anything himself that she can assist with.

He moves to the area of the bath, leaving the door open for her.

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Re: Later that evening

supergeisha
2011-02-02 02:41 am UTC (link)

She follows and once inside inspects the items that have been laid out for the bath before returning to him.

"It is satisfactory," she says softly as she takes off his suit jacket for him and carefully sets it aside, then assists with his shirt. When it comes to his pants, however, she turns away.

"I will let you take care of that while I do a bit of preparation myself. If you would, wait in the water."

She bows at him before stepping out of the room.

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	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-02 02:44 am UTC (link)
	He tilts his head to the side curiously, but nods. She isn't a yuna, after all, and he doesn't want to make her uncomfortable. He finishes undressing, folding everything just so, then settles into the warm water. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Later that evening

supergeisha
2011-02-02 02:48 am UTC (link)

It wasn't that she was uncomfortable; it was that the steam was destroying her makeup and her hair. Not wanting to ruin his experience by her hair sagging and her makeup melting, Kikuya left the room and undid her hair, brushing it carefully before letting it fall over her shoulders and washing her face free of makeup. It was not quite traditional--and she worried it might be inappropriate--but it was what would work best.

Clean, she returned to the bath and carried the tray of supplies with her that she sat by the water's edge before lifting her kimono carefully and stepping into the water behind him.

"How does the water feel, Hajime-sama?" She picked up a sponge and carefully began to draw water up and onto his shoulders.

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	Re: Later that evening get_medieval 2011-02-02 02:58 am UTC (link)
	He shifts in the water to make room for her behind him, admiring her as she walks past, clearly just as impressed with her without the makeup. "After so long a time with a freezing spring... it feels amazing to take a hot bath again." he replies, closing his eyes and sighing with relief as the sponge touches his shoulders. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

Re: Later that evening

supergeisha
2011-02-02 03:01 am UTC (link)

She realizes very quickly that the kimono is a hindrance, so she pauses for a moment to slip the garment off and fold it behind her. It stays nearby, though, for when she gets out of the water.

"I cannot imagine bathing in a cold spring, though I suppose it must of done wonders for waking one up." The sponge is dispatched as she puts a sweet-smelling soap on her hands and begins to rub his shoulders with her delicate fingers. She is remarkably strong.

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Re: Later that evening

get_medieval
2011-02-02 03:09 am UTC (link)

He's no superhuman, but the musculature is obvious in this state. He shifts a bit again, giving her all the room she wishes, grateful for a large tub.

"I spent a lot of time on the road, learning from every master I could, so bathing in the spring was not as bad as it could have been, but in the Karasu's mountain, it was always... much colder than I recalled water being elsewhere. It was the way of things - my first chore of each day was to take the four buckets, climb down the mountain to the spring, bathe, then fill the buckets and climb back up. If I spilled a drop from any of them, I had to apologize to the water and the bucket, climb back down and begin again. I grew very familiar with that spring."