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I am working on merging my blogs so certain pages on muse information will be temporarily unavailable through tumblr.
The rules page is currently functional. The Sengoku muse page allows you to access the Takeda, Sanada, Oda, Chosokabe, and Mouri for now.
This post will be updated as I progress.
Hakuoki muse pages in progress. Two done and three more to go. Honestly updating them is the hardest part.
And Fundoshi-san was his name-o~🎶 (Had to cuz XD)
"Call me that one more time I -"
He stops, squinting at the bingo card.
"I know everyone says you can cook now, but I don't care how good you have gotten since the last time, you would revert back and poison me for fun. No way."
"Never thought I'd have a girl like you getting bingo twice. Not interested, but thanks."
Shanice is lucky that bingo results or not, he knows they would make a terrible couple. She deserves better.
TYPE BINGO MEME! FEEL FREE TO SUBMIT ONE.
Still accepting these for Miki-san! But he is a permanent resident of yugenronin again now.
A commission from @yugenronin of her new OC Matsuoka Kasuga. The poor thing seems lost in thought.. I wonder what she's thinking about....
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Commissions | Ko-fi | Twitch
Matsuoka Kasuga is a Hakuoki OC of mine who will be added once I figure out what style page to use for the Hakuoki group.
Jackie did a great job with her!
{🌹}; She watched carefully as the other female diligently puts her kimono on so she may be able to out it on herself one day, but being about visiting shrines would also be up to Shingen got her flustered.
“I…I never thought of that…I’m sorry…” she whispered. “I-if I do ever find the courage to speak with him, do you mind staying with me?” She asks her shyly. “I am still not sure of anyone else besides you right now…”
She wasn’t even confident if she could be as brave as Chizuru to even let a single word out.
However, she could hear the flowers she accidentally caused to grow in the bath speaking to her as the trees around them was reassuring enough to let them know, Guew was safe and Shingen wasn’t a bad person.
This out a bit of ease in her and she soon has the plants return back to the earths.
“…maybe speaking to him would happen sooner than I thought…”
"I am... I work directly under him, Guew. I would be more than happy to stay with you while you talk. You don't need to tell him everything in order to be able to leave this residence and go into town, but if you were to travel to a different lord's territory you may want travel papers. And to take you to the shrine I think you might want to see, it isn't that you couldn't just go but that there is a lot you should know first."
"For now, I will keep your secret. Let's go and see if the boys are done making something to eat or if we should do the tournament now. If they've already cooked, we should wait until later tonight."
Guew could leave if she wanted to. If she left that night, she would not be in trouble. She did not need Shingen's permission to go into town to shop or to leave for a new province, but the travel papers would help to keep her safe. People would be able to identify her as a traveler and, if she wished, a healer in profession. Not having documentation would be suspicious to some of the others, especially considering foreigners never came to Shinga.
And Himemiko-sama's unusual circumstances... well, Chizuru did not feel comfortable sharing their nation's biggest concern with her or the progress of their investigation without Shingen's permission.
{🌹}; Watching her stand and get ready to leave, Guew also got out, feeling lighter now and freshly cleaned after her ordeal of being crash landed into a new country.
The mention of mentioning all these things to their leader made her anxious despite being reassured how nice everyone were here.
“I wish to know more about the goddess first before I make my decision on telling Lord Shingen…I too need to find out why I was brought here…” she tells Chizuru. “And I would appreciate your help…I am not familiar with the outfits here but they’re so lovely,” she admitted as she dried herself and walked over to her.
Being cleaned too now, her beautiful feature of silky pale skin her hair that were like lavender pink turned almost a silver in the light.
“…and…I need to know more about your lord too before I can also simply trust him with everything I just told you…I’m afraid I must learn to be more cautious since I have been…hurt before…”
She was still nervous around here and did still have the thought of being locked up and taken advantage of because of her abilities and…other qualities of herself. Too many close calls and she no longer can take chances yet with Chizuru, she strangely felt a connection.
As Chizuru helped Guew, first with the innermost layers and then with properly folding the kimono to her height and tying the obi, she nodded.
"I understand you have to be careful about who you trust. I just mean that if we wish to travel beyond town to investigate, permission is necessary. I cannot just take you wherever I please without letting him know. So, traveling to Himemiko-sama's main shrine up the mountain is not possible unless he understands the situation. I also cannot tell you everything you may want to know, if the gods did bring you here on purpose, without his permission. I do not have the authority to make that kind of call."
She doubted Shingen would be angry if she explained the full situation to Guew but it was a matter of respect, of the trust between them. Shingen trusted her with his life, and in turn she put her own life in his hands.
"But, if it is simply a matter of learning more about Minamiko-sama first while you wait to decide how much you are able to confide in our lord, we can check the archive here and local booksellers. Minamiko-sama does not have a shrine in the area for us to visit, but the priests who tend the nearest large cemetery may have information."
Chizuru would do her best to assist.
Sakura was surprised to see the smile, as small as It was. The lord seemed so taciturn the courtesan could imagine his smiles being a rare and prized thing. It did give Sakura a feeling of accomplishment.
"That I am sure... else he would not be so prized as a teacher. I have heard of him being quite the charming man, I would not be surprised if he has broken a few hearts while teaching... but I do suspect he shall be taking up space here soon as a teacher during the day."
The lord offered to pay Sakura directly for information, and when he placed the bag of coins on the table, Sakura's eyes widened. It was quite a substantial amount. Keep this search quiet.
"You have my word, Motoharu-san," he murmured quietly, taking the pouch off the table and slipping it into his layers. "So... I imagine this will not be the last I see of you?" he placed another piece, and his eyes brightened. Not just because he finally gained an advantage, but also because he decided he liked this lord very much. Stern and forthright, with no need to mince words or play niceties. Anything kind or soft from this lord would be hard-earned. He was refreshing and so different from the clients he normally took.
Nodding, Motoharu made his next move on the shogi board. A decisive move, trying to regain a position of strength.
"This will not be the last time, no. You will always be paid for your services, but speak as freely as you wish. Now you know why I am here. Entertaining me is... merely do whatever you wish."
He was here as a client in a different sense. Seeking information, not pleasure. He did not care if this courtesan had a sharp tongue lurking beneath that pretty face. He did not care if Sakura wished to complain about personal hardships or sit in silence. He cared what information could be offered, but there was a certain amount of time they would be expected to spend together to avoid suspicion both from the okaasan and others.
So, he would try and make it as simple as possible for Sakura. Provide information when it was available and otherwise, treat the time they spent together as an opportunity to take a break if that was what Sakura desired.
"If you do meet with this man I seek, whatever opinion you may form of him, know that he is a political threat. If you decide you can no longer assist us because of any fondness you may develop, fine, but we will find him one way or another. If you wish to stop helping us, you will not be in danger. But if we find out you are helping him instead, it will be a problem."
{🌹}; She saw her expression when she told Chizuru about her immortality. She could tell it wasn't of malice but it felt like pity... She just smiles at her with a soft and gentle gaze as she says, "It isn't easy...falling in love is difficult in itself...you watch them perish before your very eyes.."
A soft sigh escapes her next.
"There are also eyes of rejection or even interest like that of owning a pet and I have been treated as such, but I managed this far..."
Her gaze falls down into the reflection of the water before ripples formed and blurs her own image from the smallest of movements.
She turns back her gaze to the female and was still quite nervous.
"I promise that I will, one day...but for now, I wish to familiarize myself with everyone and everything here...I feel rather out of place still despite now knowing that I can at least show some extent of my powers here without having to feel as though I should hide it...thank you Miss Chizuru."
She had a wide grin on her face, the happiest she felt since her travels.
Sure she had felt some form of joy, but it wasn't purely joy as she often hid her true self. She still does here, but she has some freedom now and it felt like a huge relief off her shoulders for one.
"...do you think..." she began as the female mentioned again about their gods. "That maybe...I was brought here by them? I always say that there are no such things as coincidences...and I did feel strange when you named one of them...the goddess of the dead if I remember correctly? The guide for the dead...I felt and odd connection when you said her name but I am unsure...you see, my memory is slightly foggy about my past and I am still getting pieces here and there return..." she explained.
Chizuru nodded slowly, recalling a rumor that once long ago Himemiko-sama had taken a mortal lover. She wondered, if it was true, how the goddess had managed.
She finished soaking in the bath, standing up and beginning to dry herself off. She felt so strangely comfortable with Guew, the other woman's presence giving off such warmth.
"I suppose we escaped that, being treated as a pet or prize, by the fact that our goddess has made herself known many times and announced that she would be giving worthy leaders a divine gift. Gekkazoku came from already well-respected, powerful families. Once those families were touched by a goddess... people were not likely to try and steal the power for themselves. A few tried and were made example of."
"At the very least, whether you were brought here by our gods or not, we will not hurt you unless you threaten us or our people. I don't expect that to be an issue. I can't say what reasons the gods, especially Minamiko-sama, might have to bring you here. She is one of the most reclusive among them. But we can find out, once you are ready to discuss the matter with Shingen. If you think you were brought here intentionally, he will need to know."
With that, Chizuru began to get dressed. She had no issue quickly putting on her own kimono and fixing her hair before turning to Guew. Holding out the clothes she brought for their guest to borrow, she smiled again.
"Let me know if you need help putting it on. I can show you what to do."
Ya girl indecisive. Force me to pick a thing.
What should I do?
Finish ALL Sengoku Night Blood Muse Pages
Take a break and start moving my Genshin Muses over
Take a break and add my Hakuoki muse pages
Break and move my fandomless modern muses over
Scream.
{🌹}; She was a little astonished to say the least. Most places have called her a witch and other names that weren’t kind when they found about her powers. There were some like Chizuru who found it…fascinating, but they weren’t kind either.
Pleased by her reaction however, she couldn’t help but smile and finally allows herself to speak somewhat the truth.
“…I…I am not…human…I am an immortal Miss Chizuru…and besides these, I can do much more…” she began. “This include very powerful barriers…” she hinted.
This meant that whoever Kouga was, she can make it the all out sparring match happen and even heal them for any injuries.
Chizuru's eyes darkened, though not with fear or judgment. Sadness.
"I cannot imagine living that long. Not just because of how many threats could so easily take a mortal life in this world and the fact that we are currently living through a war but beyond that. Seeing everyone around me die. Watching as the world I know and love changes could be interesting, as I am sure Shinga will be very different hundreds of years from now, but... would I have to sit back and watch if those in charge ruin it? If the land began to wither and die, crumble beneath us? Even the gods have limitations."
"Could you... no, this is something that you should tell our lord, tell Shingen, once you are comfortable with it. I don't want to get you involved in our problems or overstep boundaries regarding who is the authority here by telling you too much without his permission."
Sighing softly, Chizuru placed the flower she picked up on top of Guew's head before sinking deeper into the hot water.
"The gods here do make their presence known, some let themselves be seen and even directly address mortals. It varies. But to have an immortal being, and one so kind, wash up on our shores... did none of them greet you? I would think they might be curious about a foreign immortal."
{🌹}; She continued to listen in and was a hit distracted by how nice the bath felt when she mentioned about her brother and asking him for more details.
There was also the fact she asked Guew about spiritual studies and philosophy.
It caught her off guard that she accidentally released some of her nature like powers and made some vines grow with flower buds popping out from them.
Embarrassed and frightened, she quickly tries to make them disappear in her flustered state but ends up doing the opposite and blooms the buds into beautiful flowers with a sweet scent.
“Ah! I’m sorry!” She squeaked.
The question Chizuru asked about spirits really did catch her off guard as she wasn’t human, but she knew she was stronger than beings of myths and closer to gods.
"Flowers?"
Chizuru snatched one of the now floating blossoms, picking it up and running a finger along a petal.
"Is this something humans in your land can study to do, or are you perhaps somewhat like us...? We only have a small portion of the power a deity could wield, gifted to our ancestors and passed down to us over many generations, though I don't know any gekkazoku who can create flowers like this."
Chizuru hummed softly, a playful smirk creeping across her face.
"If you want to see what our power is like... I know someone who would be more than happy to show it off."
"I could show you myself but wouldn't it be more fun if I can get someone to spar with Kouga? You would just need to be up for a walk if we let him go all out. It would be a shame to break the manor."
They could do a regular sparring match and it would still be impressive enough, especially by a human standard, but... if they could go all out somewhere safe...
She was sort of jealous. Not supposed to make her shinobi work known to others, sadly, meant even if she was itching to fight Kouga she may not be allowed. Not unless Shingen decided Guew was allowed to know her true self was not simply a noblewoman scarred by war but an active participant in battle.
Sakura couldn't help but smile a little. He was... quite forthcoming and honest. For many courtesans, he would perhaps be too brutal in his honesty, but the oiran appreciated it. "Many come hoping to procure a doll for themselves," he said softly. "Many courtesans have had the luck to have true lovers and not simply clients, and a small few have been desired enough to have their ransom paid, a smaller few by their lovers." Too many were paid by wealthy patrons who wished to have a doll to themselves, even if the heart of said doll belonged to another.
A break under the guise of working. He nodded, quite satisfied by his assessment being correct. But the other started describing the individual and he tilted his head. "It sounds... perhaps...."
"I have heard the okaasan speak of trying to recruit the services of a "Minoru-sensei..." I have not seen this man myself but he fits the description from what I've heard. He is gaining quite a following, with many teahouses asking for his help for training young maiko..."
He thought it through, a light of understanding filtering through his eyes. "Is he perhaps... someone who is on the run from your clan? Or rather someone of interest?" His head was covered.... he would not have given it much thought if not for the horns on the head of his current companion.
"Foolish," Motoharu muttered, shaking his head. "Lords should be well aware that you must be careful who you place your trust in. If you cannot count on their loyalty but also cannot gain insight into your enemies from them, they are a risk and nothing more."
Sometimes it was prudent to keep enemies close or allow a spy to remain to try and trace their movements or feed false information. The Mouri knew this. But bring a courtesan who does not love them into the mix, keeping them as a veritable pet and hoping the money was enough to buy their loyalty? Terrible idea.
"Rather than freedom, those courtesans simply move from one master to the next. I am not even certain the circumstances would be better."
He sighed, though when Sakura seem to sincerely consider his request for information, Motoharu cracked a slight smile. An astute observer, this courtesan. Perhaps well worth the money and time.
"Minoru-sensei, was it?" he hummed thoughtfully, considering how much information he wanted to hand over. "He is a threat to the peace, yes, though if it is any consolation would not intentionally harm any of the courtesans."
If anything, the courtesans would need to guard their hearts. Chosokabe Motochika was known to be a charming man, and handsome too. The only way that man was likely to harm one of the courtesans was to unknowingly gain their affections. It would not be hard to imagine.
"I will not promise you your freedom. I will not demand your loyalty or trust. But I will pay you for information. You. Not the okaasan."
And Motoharu slid a pouch of coins across the table.
"I don't care what you do with the money. But I would prefer we keep this search quiet."
{🌹}; She could feel a tinge of guilt as she could not release the information that she can purify negative beings…she was too scared to after having gone through back then.
However, she felt embarrassed when the other female mentioned her hair and blushed.
“Oh! I’m nothing if those sorts…” she says quietly before her head throbbed at the mention of the last goddess’ name. “M…Minamiko…?” She asks her while holding her head a little and apologized.
She takes a breath to compose herself again.
“Forgive me Miss Chizuru…hearing that name…I had a strange sense of familiarity even though I do not know who that is…”
"Of all the deities here, Minamiko-sama is probably discussed the least. She is the goddess of the dead who guides them to the afterlife and helps put souls to rest but she often gets confused with the god of death," Chizuru explained. "She is the sister of our predominant goddess, Himemiko-sama."
Chizuru hummed for a moment, sighing.
"If you want to know more about the gods and their histories, my brother is a better person to ask. I respect them but he wishes to serve them in a more direct manner."
Her brother knew much more about the gods, whereas Chizuru was a significantly stronger fighter than he was. He could fight and fight well, but if he were to face someone like her in battle... he would die. It made her relieved, if she was honest, that he wanted to stay outside the realm of politics. Shinobi were unlikely to be sent after a guardian or priest but generals and high profile political figures were usual targets.
"Do you have an interest in spiritual studies or philosophy?"
OC OUTFIT POLL
Working on an OC's outfit as a break from SNB. She is a doctor/apothecary type character so I want her outfit to reflect that. I am looking for her kimono's pattern. Take a vote if you want!
Pine trees - longevity, auspicious pattern.
Plum blossom - an ideal symbol of a life of enduring adversities
Maple leaf - bring energy to the body after a long summer, recovering vitality
snow on bamboo grass - a metaphor for a strong-willed spirit
mikan/orange - long life and healthy offspring
hozuki - branches portray lanterns that guide spirits returning from the death
{🌹}; She thanks her for the help and allows herself to be vulnerable for once. She didn’t ask about the scar left behind the brand mark people placed on her shoulder, and she was grateful for that.
Listening on, she couldn’t help but wish ti do more for the kind people that saved her.
“They sound like demonic spirits…is there nothing I can do to help?” She asks her worriedly.
Perhaps she could as her powers of divinity and it was of a powerful kind, but to suddenly intrude and provide a solution right away didn’t seem like a smart idea.
As far as Chizuru knew, the brand was a religious symbol. Regardless, not her business.
"They are demonic spirits in a sense, I suppose. They are not difficult to kill in smaller numbers, but sometimes when they die they leave behind a gemstone of sorts. Like a crystallized soul. We can't touch it without risking our sense of self. Few of them carry these, but if they do, it needs to be purified at a shrine. So, unless you can fight or perform purification rituals, you probably shouldn't get involved with yakuma. You can help in other ways though, if you really want to."
"Wow, you really do have so much hair," she commented, shifting the subject somewhat as she continued to wash the salt from Guew, piling the clean hair on top of Guew's head and holding it in place with a pin.
"You really do resemble a princess from the past. Or a goddess. Several of our deities have incredibly long hair. Most notably... Himemiko-sama, Ieda Jihibukai no Kami, Jigokudani no Kami, and Minamiko-sama."
