𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯.

I THOUGHT THAT LOVE WAS A KIND OF EMPTINESS.

[raijou]

Gifts between the wealthy were inevitably pointless in terms of monetary value, something both clan heads knew and had lived. This was the nature of privilege, the nature of the world they were each in and in a way that understanding could be gift enough in and of itself. What she had gotten him was simply alcohol, the offer of company partnered with it. “You look filled with holiday spirit. I’d expect no less~”

@oukajin

[oukajin]

        The tranquility of his solitude had been disrupted by the usual suspect, and for that he’s unsurprised. All the same thin brow twitches at the sound of her footsteps and head turns to face as words are finally spoken. He recognizes when she’s teasing, though he makes no immediate comment. “It’s better this way,” he replies after a moment, “As I have my peace of mind.”

       The nobleman eyes what’s in her possession briefly then moves somewhat so that she may sit alongside him. “And your birthday as well. You have many reasons to be celebrating these past two weeks.”

[nakurawari]

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[nakurawari]

[oukajin]

kenpxchi‌:

prove yerself? who said anything about provin’? i just know you were born with a silver spoon in yer mouth and a stick up yer ass the size o’ the sokyoku. so i’m thinkin’ you’re of the opinion that the rank o’ captain is a very prestigious and high honor, and those holding it should act like it. and yet, i’m still captain’. a guy who had no name, no wealth, barely any clothing, and no training, who waltzed up and murdered the ol’ boss instead o’ training for years and havin’ some sorta pedigree.

do you think i don’t deserve my rank? is that it?

       I’m not going to judge the customs of other divisions; how you achieved it is of no concern to me so long as you do not sully its honor.

       Is this admission a personal thought of yours?

[oukajin]

kenpxchi‌:

ah, c’mon. i’m just givin’ you the chance you wanted for years. i know you don’t like me. i know you don’t like sharin’ the same rank as some two-bit nobody who came from nowhere. so i’ll give you the first shot.

but ya better make it count. better hit me hard. better kill me in one shot.

       Those are a lot of assumptions that dropped from your tongue. Perhaps I have no desire to prove myself, or to you, any which way. Perhaps I’m not in the mood.

[oukajin]

kenpxchi‌:

alright, if yer too chicken to do it, by all means. walk away.

      If this is your attempt at goading me, consider it lackluster.

[oukajin]

raijou‌:

You better not take me to that place again. Never in my days have I seen quite so much salad, it was undignified.

        It’s not my fault that sometimes you still have the mentality of a cat.

[wonderlartcafe]

土屋光逸 Tsuchiya Kōitsu (1870-1949), 浅草観音堂 Asakusa Kannon, 1933.

[oukajin]

raijou‌:

Well, I am hungry.

        Then your attention has been captivated by something else. Off we go.

[oukajin]

raijou‌:

With how much of your soul you’ve tried to hide even from yourself I’d be surprised.

        I hope you’re done.

[oukajin]

raijou‌:

Symbolism is subjective, you know that. Especially when it comes as a reflection of the soul~

      Since it is my soul, I should know it better than you.

[oukajin]

raijou‌:

Is that what you tell yourself? You’re in denial.

      You must have forgotten your literature studies, then.

[raijou]

That’s awful big talk for someone who throws flowers at people~

@oukajin

[oukajin]

      They’re symbolic of death; as one petal falls, it signifies the end of a cycle.

[oukajin]

sometimes...... i read stuff.... and angerly log on

[oukajin]

raijou‌:

Then you best get your staff under control.

         As I said, I will.

[oukajin]

raijou‌:

Next time they do it I’ll change; it’ll cause quite the ruckus.

         I hope it won’t fall to that.