𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐒𝐔.

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─── indie, selective KAMISATO AYAKA ( ❄ ) by vani (23, she/her & they/them.) ❛ portrayal is HEADCANON-BASED and subject to alteration. one should follow if they desire elegant prose & banter with inazuma's swordsman PRINCESS. ❀ ( 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒 * 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 )

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sakura meeting

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@sir-huffman​​ said:  “ here , have my jacket . ”

ㅤㅤ❝ㅤyou would be so kind as to offer this ..? i wouldn't like to trouble you― will you be alright?ㅤ❞ it is a genuine concern; although unprompted gestures of kindness are rare, and not to be taken for granted. her acceptance is a bit more awkward than she had intended . . . but gracious, in accordance to her ingrained mannerisms. this subsequently inspires a mild chortle. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤit is just a cold rain, after all... thank you. both the millelith of liyue & mondstadt's knights of favonius are far more accomodating of foreigners. the same treatment does not apply to the inazuma bakufu, and certainly not since the raiden shogun issued her decree.ㅤ❞ it is no matter of secrecy that inazuma ― at the behest of its archon ― has become an increasingly minacious environment. given its foundations, the country was already tense. but developments in recent years have seen it forged into an autocracy. ayaka unconsciously grips the hems of the coat that now serves as her mantle. this, however, is appropriately followed by the reinstatement of her bearings. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤi will be in mondstadt for a short time― for my own reasons... i will return your coat as we enter the city. perhaps, we will meet again on a better day.ㅤ❞

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@artofkhemia​ said:  “ tell me that story again . ” (from hu tao)

ㅤㅤ❝ㅤthis is the third time you have requested to hear it, ms. hu tao.ㅤ❞ her subsequent laugh is mirthful and patient, given her even-tempered disposition. she sincerely doesn't mind― one should modestly enjoy opportunities of intermission. ornate fan unfurls in swift motion, elegantly concealing her lips. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤvery well. as before, our story begins with a monk on his routine pilgrimage across inazuma.ㅤ❞ the addition of her fan is to provide engagement through stylistic movement; a practice that has become integral to storytelling in many mediums, both in inazuma & liyue. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤas with every year before, he was kindly offered rest within the residence of a wealthy couple and their young daughter, who quickly developed feelings for the handsome monk. although insincere, he promised that he would marry her upon the conclusion of his journey. his deception would prove to be his undoing.ㅤ❞ ayaka narrated this folktale with the zeal befitting of an actress, as any story or performance bears little substance where passion is forsaken. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤfollowing a string of lies in an effort to evade her, the monk's would-be bride had become griefstricken & enraged by his failure to fulfill his promise. in desperation ― and on account of divine intervention ― her scorn transformed her into a malevolent serpent.ㅤ❞ in accordance to a serpentine representation, she gestured her fan in fluid waves.

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@dandilys​ said:  “ isn’t life so beautiful ? ”

ㅤㅤshe finds the acting grandmaster's candor to be quite beautiful. this statement ― rather than a question ― profoundly conveys her perspective of the subject matter in but a few words; as poetry is 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 & 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 intimately woven into locutions. the sincerity of her tone makes it all the more inspiring. and in the breaths & heartbeats that fill the silence preceeding consensus, ayaka finds it delightfully curious that their ideologies are so comparable. it's refreshing; so much so, that her sigh implicitly bespeaks equanimity. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤit is. to hear that from you as well; i find it most inspiriting.ㅤ❞ pastel lips, in auspicious curve, complement her cordial accolade. jean is due her utmost sincerity, of which she is content to impart. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤalthough, ' life ' is best appreciated with regards to balance― be it in nature or within ourselves. in inazuma, we endorse & practice a philosophy known as 'ikigai.' simplistically, ikigai is the balance of each aspect which contributes to a life of fulfillment: one's passions, inherent abilities, occupation & what an individual may bestow upon the world as a whole. ㅤ❞ composure does not neglect the facet of conviction exemplified by those self-disciplined. this, is not limited to nobility either. chin raised & posture firm, she beholds the impressive windrise oak that the grandmaster has honorably beseeched time & time again. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤto pursue ikigai is one's greatest challenge, and requires unyielding diligence. but to achieve ikigai... is to achieve the most well-balanced, happiest life. perhaps, it was in pursuit of my own ikigai that i ventured to mondstadt, for a time. though i am far from it yet.ㅤ❞

[aentrophi]

hey, there — would you like a 30 - day free trial of the abyss ? i promise it will only actually take a day of your time ! it’s kinda lonely down here without my sister so … could you be my friend instead ? … no ? that’s too bad, i wasn’t really giving you a choice. let’s be friends forever … ~

follow me please aether is lonely. this is a serious rp blog. follows come from cindrelle / hyvoc bc this is a shared sideblog between myself … and myself.

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❥     𝐓𝐇𝐄  𝐀𝐑𝐓  𝐎𝐅  𝐃𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘    [   𝚂𝙴𝙽𝚃𝙴𝙽𝙲𝙴 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚁𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚂    ]   .

add context to your needs .  happy roleplaying !!  ♡

“   it  seems  that  you  get  impossibly  more  beautiful  every  single  day .   ” “   walk  with  me  in  the  garden  for  a  while .   ” “   do  you  recognize  any  constellations  tonight ?   ” “   i  notice  that  you  keep  looking  at  my  lips .   you’re  criminally  unsubtle .   ” “   i  think  the  kids  are  awake  …   ” “   you’re  hogging  the  blanket .   ” “   you  look  too  beautiful  right  now ,   it’s  too  dangerous  to  make  direct  eye  contact .   ” “   i  painted  you .   ” “   i  can  feel  you  staring  at  me .   ” “   will  you  wash  my  hair  ?   ” “   stop  worrying ,   you  look  perfect .   ” “   you  always  smell  so  sweet .   ” “   i  can’t  do  the  dishes  if  you  keep  on  hugging  me .   ” “   well ,   you’re  extra  clingy  today .   ” “   nothing  will  hurt  you  as  long  as  i’m  here .   ” “   tell  me  that  story  again .   ” “   i  just  want  to  hear  your  voice  until  i  fall  asleep  …   ” “   here ,   have  my  jacket .   ” “   anyplace  with  you  feels  like  home  to  me .   ” “   i  just  can’t  stop  thinking  about  you .   even  when  you’re  in  the  next  room .   ” “   honestly ,   you’re  hopeless  without  me .   ” “   i  smell  something  burni—   are  you  trying  to  make  breakfast ?   ” “   i  ran  you  a  bath .   get  in  it .   ” “   this  necklace  reminded  me  of  you .   i  thought  you  would  like  it .   ” “   is  it  hot  in  here ,   or  is  that  just  you ?   ” “   can  i  rest  my  head  in  your  lap ?   ” “   i  love  it  when  you  call  me  that .   ” “   there’s  no  greater  blessing  than  looking  at  my  child   &   seeing  your  eyes .   ” “   let’s  just  get  in  the  car   &   drive  somewhere .   anywhere .   ” “   i  missed  you  at  work  today .   ” “   shh ,   just  stay  still .   let  me  hug  you  for  another  few  minutes .   ” “   do  you  remember  this  song ?   ” “   i’ll  give  you  a  massage .   ” “   you  can  just  say  that  you  want  to  cuddle ,   you  know .   ” “   let  me  braid  your  hair .   ” “   i  just  can’t  believe  that  you’re  mine ,   now .   ” “   no ,   you’re  not  going  anywhere .   you  have  a  fever .   ” “   do  you  still  think  about  all  the  crazy  stuff  we  used  to  do  together ?   ” “   every  time  i  wake  up   &   you’re  there  next  to  me ,   i  wonder  if  i’m  still  dreaming .   ” “   i  never  really  cared  about  impressing  anyone  until  i  met  you .   ” “   did  you  just  light  a  candle ?   ” “   can  you  zip  this  up  for  me ?   ” “   how  do  you  expect  me  to  cover  all  of  these  marks  you  left  on  me ?   ” “   you’re  so  cute  when  you  smile  like  that .   ”

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@galebladed​​ said:  💚 - friendship (I just think they would get along well 🥺)

i wholeheartedly agree! while ayaka herself is a diligent young adult, she holds a great deal of respect for those she considers to be her elders or superiors. ayaka, to me, appears to tirelessly strive for personal betterment. no matter what she may accomplish, she will always find room for improvement ( in no small part due to her quiet insecurities, expressed most candidly with regards to the responsibilities she may shoulder in the future should anything become of her brother, ayato. ) jean is seamlessly the kind of woman that ayaka would aspire to become; the kind of woman that will age gracefully & beautifully within her boundless wisdom & patience. i have a soft spot in my heart for ayaka eagerly expressing her worldviews & ideals with the women that inspire her, and just imagining her eyes light up as they converse.

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i know today is sinday, but all i care about is that hinamatsuri is on wednesday & i just spontaneously came up with a story about ayaka's parents celebrating it with her when she was an infant―

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@cocagoat​ said:  “ i guess i’m just happy . ”

ㅤㅤthe breeze that has swept in from the sea carries the subtle scent of salt ; 𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐎𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐘, she muses, observing the break of dawn as it beckons soft hues to coalesce in the sky. her hair is unbound and combed by that same, foreign breeze. although her eyes have closed, she profoundly feels that she has experienced the culmination of liyue's radiance here, from yujing terrace: as transient as the season of sakura within inazuma. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤand i as well, to share in your early morning regimen.ㅤ❞ ayaka concurs with smiling sentiments & the gentle fondness of kinship. she would compare it to the delicate, auspicious bud of a flower, patiently awaiting the day it blossoms to signify their friendship. as a disciplined early-riser herself, she surmises that it would be a quiet pleasantry to share the first light of day. she considers this gesture intimately sacred, between two souls that are tacitly solitary for different reasons. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤi anticipate returning to inazuma, if only to share my experiences during the lantern rite with my brother and yae. i must extend my gratitude most of all to you, ms. ganyu. you were an excellent guide throughout.ㅤ❞ this endeavor will surely inspire the feasible preparation of inazuma's future, profitable festivities. she feels refreshed by liyue's industrious community, optimistic that the same tact & application may be endorsed with regards to inazuma's affairs as well. ayaka directs her attention towards her company, bearing herself with candid sincerity. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤperhaps, i may visit you again sometime― when you are permitted the leisure, of course.ㅤ❞

[zuishi231-deactivated20210402]

genshin impact oc. made in the abyss. penned by izumi.

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made up a personality in my mind for this tohama guy

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ㅤㅤas plainly stated within her dialogue, ayaka holds a deeply-rooted appreciation for culture & the arts― one such art being that of 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄. although the name of such practices ( as well as the history behind them ) may surely differ between inazuma & realistic japanese culture, i believe that the form of dance likely enjoyed and practiced most by ayaka is ― or bears similarities to ― ❛ 𝐍𝐈𝐇𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐘𝐎. ❜ nihon buyo is a classic japanese dance that incorporates props such as fans, ropes or parasols into a choreography of stylized movement. although this style sees its foundations in kabuki ― which eventually became restricted to male performers ― dance and the art of performance remained integral to the teachings of propriety & elegancies among young women. it can be assumed that ayaka began practicing nihon buyo at a young age, which would have contributed greatly to her cultivation & formalities. with the understanding that her upbringing was doubtlessly strict ( with consideration towards both the culture itself as well as her nobility, ) learning this art form was likely not by ayaka's own choice. however, this is not to state nor imply that she does not enjoy it. contrarywise, ayaka retains a great deal of respect for the practice of nihon buyo and feels grateful for its effects upon her development. in fact, her later dedications and appreciation for beauty also see its roots in nihon buyo. ㅤㅤ❝ㅤit is an art that requires years of practice to fully comprehend. but as with many things, we also develop an appreciation for it as we continue to hone our skills. would you like a demonstration ?ㅤ❞

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Rebecca Solnit, Hope In The Dark

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“  i’m  certain  your  role  is  a  hard  one   ,  but  you  seem  very  self  disciplined.  are  you  proud  of  your  own  achievements  so  far  ?  ”  a  slight  pause  has  her  to  fix  her  posture.  “  oh  —  my  apologies  also  for  taking  up  your  time  ..  i’m  sure  you  are  much  more  busy  than  i  am.  how  silly  of  me.  i  know  what  it’s  like  anyway  to  feel  someone’s  presence  is  a  distraction.  i  mean  ,  of  course  ,  i  like  a  distraction  once  in  a  while  ..  but  most  of  the  time  my  life  isn’t  really  about  procrastinating  ,  you  know  ..  ”  she  is  babbling  on  ,  but  for  the  first  time  ,  she  really  cannot  help  herself.  she  clears  her  throat.  “  my  lady  ,  i  am  keqing.  pardon  me  ..  again.  ”   @sakuradrops​

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❝ㅤi am 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐃 by your regards, lady yuheng of the liyue qixing.ㅤ❞ㅤshe presents herself effortlessly in formalities, although she must restrain the pleasant, kindred sentiment that wishes to bubble from her throat as a giggle. this is by no means an intimation of disrespect. ayaka ― being charmingly candid ― finds keqing's maunder quite agreeable. ❝ although i feel worthy of my own achievements, i find myself with room still to grow. but please― let us consider this a 'productive' distraction, as such contradictions do exist. as the princess of the kamisato house, i feel most inclined to serve you tea & 𝐅𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍. ❞

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@zuishi​ said: “ i bet you think i’m terrible . ”

❝ㅤnow what would give you that impression?ㅤ❞ㅤthere's an allusion of 𝐅𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 interlaced with solicitude, applied as gently within her tone as the sensation of fingertips upon skin that scarcely knows touch. the soft 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐋𝐄 of her eyes invites solace in sentiments best conveyed quietly via prolonged gazes & idle whispers. ❝ㅤdo not be misguided by the cruelties of your own perception. what i mean to say is― ...have faith in me. i am aware that such notions will not subside overnight, but my sincerity will not fail you.ㅤ❞

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@khvdzye said: “ you should never be ashamed to have it all. ”

❝ㅤyou speak from a perspective of 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄; that which is a beast within yourself.ㅤ❞ㅤshe regards him with neither a glare of disdain nor absolute indifference. rather, the moisture in her eyes appears to dance with nuances of unspoken commiseration & reticence. ❝ㅤ𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐏𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐒𝐎𝐖. are you alright with this?ㅤ❞