#ask vali

[ask-themastergama]

Hello um, sir....Gama? I have some flower asks for you if it's alright to send them! Anemone, Balsam Fir, Coneflower, Vervain and Zinnia!

What? What's this? A human woman, here to ask me questions? Unorthodox, but I did field them. Fine, then, I will answer you. Anemone: Favorite flower?  Favorite flower? I do not usually have time to admire flowers, and I am certain you are thinking of flowers from Ningenkai. These questions are named after several, and I am still looking for diagrams as to what they even look like. Bah! The blossoms I admire most are of a Makai variety that you likely do not have a name for, nor have ever seen! But, based on what diagrams I have seen...they look remarkably like your Lycoris Radiatia, colloquially known as spider lilies. Balsam Fir: Have you ever been in love?  ...An absurdly personal question to ask someone you've hardly met, human female! I don't even know your name! What IS your name?! No, I will not answer this question for a stranger. Perhaps if, by some miracle, you gain my friendship, you may ask me again. Unlikely. Coneflower: Dream job?  I have had no opportunity to "dream" of anything save following in the footsteps of my master as a Shinobi, Master of Disguise. I take pride in my work and ensuring the completion of the mission, as well as working for the better of my sect and teammates. I have no need to "dream" of anything else! ...... .......... ............... Vervain: What’s stressing you out most right now?  Your questions!! NEXT!! Zinnia: Give a random fact about yourself. A random - what?! FINE, if you must know something random about me, I practice Shodo calligraphy in my spare time. It keeps my skills with my brush honed and produces work that is aesthetically pleasing. When In dire straights, I have sold the work for coin. I hope this satisfies your curiosity.

[hanakothewaterlily]

The Minka

They walk side by side on the dirt road for what seems like a while. Perhaps it is half an hour, perhaps only ten minutes, but the road elongates before them in that silence punctured only by loud birds in the canopy and frogs croaking in a bog hidden to their left. Dirt kicks up by their shoes, dusty and drying. This land was due for a spell of rain. Mercifully, heaving and dark clouds on the horizon rumbled with contractions, anticipations of the impending delivery of water, lifeblood to the earth. Hanako sends a gentle smile to Váli as she consoles her. Her gaze is grateful, but pained. It’s hard for her to lie to her, though she might desire it so as not to worry her faithful friend. She reaches for Váli, arm crossing over herself, fingers clasping over her own gently clenched around the fabric of her sleeve. Tourmaline meets Coraline, glistening together in shared exhaustion and shared hope. Not much further now, thankfully. “I…m-must admit…it has been…difficult, to see everyone this way,” She speaks softly, turning to the right down a smaller road that narrows up a gradual hill, “I had…I had hoped that, someone, a-a-anyone…might recognize me…but…” Hanako’s voice trails into silence, the answer in and of itself. Before falling into further melancholy, Hanako rallies and squeezes Váli’s hand gratefully. “But you did. You recognized me…and I am so happy you did.” Her hands hover away to brush aside some overgrown branches on the rapidly narrowing path, pushing them gently so that she and her friend might dip under their reach. A few feet in, they clear, and standing before them atop a slight hill is the promised Minka. The tall triangle of its roof sweeps up into the sky at one angle, then descends sharply on the other side. Its steep roof is covered in a patchy layer of thatch that has seen one too many storms to remain intact, but with summer on the horizon, materials will soon be in abundant supply for its repair. The grounds, once kept neatly trimmed and organized, stretched with unruly vines, weeds, and plants. In their own wild way, they are beautiful, bearing tangled clusters of flowers in a myriad of hues. Trees hang with overbearing poise around the gardens, cloaking it in blessed shade. The wind rustles through their leaves and the forest around them sways contentedly. Before it was forgotten, this Minka and its grounds were likely a thing of beauty: the oasis for a family of farmers and their modest flock. Soft memories coat its walls, whispering with gentle hum. Hanako floats up the faded path towards the wide entrance to the Minka, shaded by a long and large overhang of roof. The doors to its main room are of simple bamboo, wooden slats with patterned holes and rice paper weathered and torn with age. It’s archaic, but possesses the hints of wabi-sabi that give that which is worn and humble a great dignity. She turns around while still marked by the sunshine, hands lacing behind her back sheepishly. “It, isn’t much, b-but…the roof…does not leak in the rain…most of the time…- th-there is a w-water pump for the bath, a-and a well for.. cooking and cleaning n-nearby…” She twirls a lock of pink hair in her finger absentmindedly, “I…purified it, so it sh-should be safe to u-use the well for drinking water…” Her lips purse, “It has…several rooms… I s-still only have one futon, b-but you may use it... I do not mind…s-sleeping in the bath…” Hanako holds herself gently, glancing away, “I have felt…very t-tired lately…a-and soaking overnight has helped me.” @freezingclawsofasgard

[hanakothewaterlily]

Hey there, Hanako! ^^ Here some flower asks if you don't mind! Black-Eyed Susan, Borage, Candytufts, Lavender, Rosemallows, and Zinnia!

Black-Eyed Susan: If you could be any animal for a day, what would it be? I'd really like to be a bird for a day... To be able to open my wings and fly freely, as naturally as breathing! Borage: Give a random fact about your childhood.  When I was a child, I enjoyed spending time in the Temple ponds and creeks for hours at a time. When I first started doing this, Otosan worried that I had drowned, since it had been two hours since I'd surfaced! Truthfully, I was merely counting the tadpoles and watching them swim and lost track of time. Candytufts: When do you feel most loved?  When I am in the arms of a loved one. It can turn the worst day into something wonderful to receive an embrace. It helps me feel close to those I care about. Lavender: What’s your favorite thing about yourself?  I'm...not really sure. I suppose I like...my ability to love even little things? So many people, places, and things bring me joy, and they don't have to be very large or important to do so. When I see a flower blooming, or get to listen to the creek on a quiet day, I'm happy. Rosemallows: What’s your favorite memory?  My loved ones have given me so many wonderful memories, it's difficult to pick just one...So many birthdays, mating pledges, children born to loved ones, of my friends and loved ones, and of my own. I cherish them all, and never want to forget them. The day I look my mating pledge and the day Hayate was born are two I will never forget. Zinnia: Give a random fact about yourself. I love to sing...but I'm a bit shy, so I try not to sing in front of others...

Thank you for the asks, Váli!

[strandedinmidgard]

“The pimply face only a mother can love.” - Vali’s explanation for this message

(Don’t worry about his ego.)

[personalguardsquad]

Will they ever actually get married?

No.

[APRIL FOOLS 2016 EVENT DONE]

(Only like. 20 days too late to end this.)