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 Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 2:24 am
Kasai pulled the bucket up as quickly as he could, now that it was filled with water the bucket was much heavier. Making sure that Sani had gotten in the boat already Kasai set the bucket carrying the lilly in the very center of the boat. Then looking over he sees Sani shivering ever so slightly, the wind is going to chill you to the bone here take my jacket it should keep you warm until we get to the shore. Lets get the plants back to the pond for now and then I will recruit Cin into taking us fishing. Kasai opened his jacket up so Sani could put her arms in the sleeves, and don't worry about getting it wet, it will dry out soon enough.
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 2:36 am
She moved over and slowly slid the warm jacket on, greatful. 'Thank you Kasai... I guess I should have thought to bring one myself' she looked down at her dress.. she flicked her eyes over to study the new plants... 'I think we'll have fun getting the fish...' In her minds eye she could see what the pond would look like with all the plants, and fish, and her eyes turned up happily. 'Will miss Cinderfae be alright taking both of us?' in her uncertainty she slipped into formal address, really not thinking about it.. as she settled back for the return trip enjoying the warmth that seemed to be a part of the jacket itself...
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 2:50 am
Kasai concentrated on getting the boat headed in the right direction and then once he had it going the right way allowed himself to relax a moment and speak with Sani, no worries I do have a towel up by the shore, it might not be enough to dry you all the way off though. We should be back to camp soon though, so you will have a chance to change if you want.
Hearing Sani wonder about Cin Kasai smiled, I don't think she will mind at all. She also seemed to get along with your guardian pretty well maybe we could make it a group trip. I know we aren't going to be getting alot of fish but the nets I am guessing might be pretty heavy, so having more people will probably be better. Kasai nodded in what he hoped was a reassuring manner toward Sani, as he did that he realized they had reached the shore. Climbing out of the boat he pulled it up on the shore and then picked the bucket up out of it. Once he layed the bucket on the shore Kasai turned and made a slight bow to Sani, winking he held a hand out to her to help her get out of the boat.
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 3:00 am
Sani eyed the gallant young man and wondered covertly if he just enjoyed her embarassment, accepting his hand out of the boat, she made the awkward transition to the shore.. 'If we catch any larger fish we could always have a nice dinner too... maybe we could pit roast them... you know burry them wrapped in foil, then build a bonfire on top and let them cook all day, then dig them up... the meats real tender...' She smiled, happily up at him... 'that way we could have both out elements in the same place...' She waited to help with one of the buckets, genuinly surprised by what was becoming an easy topic.
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 3:16 am
As Kasai helped her on to the shore, he realized how graceful she was and wondered if it had something to do with her element. Kasai found the friendship he had with Sani refreshing, it was nice to have a friend who didn't suspect he was recreating mistakes from the past. He smiled slightly as she stepped on the shore realizing her embarressment, the gods help anyone that tried to make this little girl unhappy, because at that moment Kasai decided that he wouldn't allow anyone to get away with that.
These buckets look like they are going to be heavy, I think I can manage them, but I won't be able to carry Mycroft or the towel. Do you want to grab Mycroft and the other things and have me get the buckets? Kasai tested the weight on the two buckets as he talked to Sani.
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 3:25 am
Sani bowed her head, 'Just let me know if you want to set them down.. I could probably carry one for a little bit anyways....' peaking up at him she collected Mycroft and the towel... 'Do you want you jacket back yet? I should be okay now.' She walked backwards a few steps, unable to quite believe anything that had happened in the past hour or so, it had been wonderful... there seemed to be a lack of expectation in their relationship that was just grand... It felt equal and fair.
((This post is really rough to me...))
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:42 am
Kasai grinned down at Sani as he hefted up the buckets, naw keep the jacket until we get back to the pond. It would probably just get in my way, Kasai then started forward toward the trail that lead back to camp. Looking over his shoulder he made sure that Sani was keeping up, the buckets strained his arms but he didn't want to walk to quickly for her. Once we get to the pond we can get all the plants transplanted and then later on the fish.
Kasai pondered the last few hours as they walked, it seemed strange to him to be so comfortable with someone aligned with an element that seemed so alien to him. The way they had been able to work together made him happy though, like he was learning more about the world. Realizing that he had been learning from someone technically younger then him, Kasai decided not to share his thoughts, Sani probably would think it was stupid.
Kasai had been lost in his thoughts for a while, he realized this as he saw the camp in the distance. We're almost there, now that he could see the camp he started to feel the weight of the buckets more then ever, I can't wait to get to the pond. These things are getting heavy, remembeing Sani's worry over helping he added, I can make it the rest of the way to the pond with no problem though.
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 4:03 pm
Kataio F Sighing lightly Zahar nodded. 'Yes, most of us regain our memories. Not all but fragments of them. My ex-fiancee, for example, he did not regain his memories of the past.' She shook her head and looked into Kenshi's eyes again. 'I do not know how or why certain masks are effected differently. Io, Kasai, and myself were closest to the point of original cursing. Io and I regained our memories, but Kasai... he does not remember a thing.' Pausing she took a breath. 'I am almost happy he did not.'
Taking a moment to think about how to explain how the masks were a curse, she began to nibble on a day old muffin that Kataio and Aricin had left. 'The masks do not really effect us too much now. It gives us a chance to almost start over. It decreases our powers though, and unfortunately a lot of masks were lost with time. Broken by the elements, rades, and errosion of the buildings they were in.' She ran her fingers over the table absently. 'In by cursing us I have made it so some have lost family, friends, lovers, and memories.' Zahar held up her hands and waved them about indicating the masks around. 'We are the lucky few. Maybe we can find more in the ruins. I tried to go out there last night but only caused more trouble.'
Taking a deep breath she half laughed. 'I am sorry if this is not quite a pleasent chat. I just recently regained my memories and I have had a lot of this on my mind. I have only told one other mask about what happened, and I guess I just felt like telling someone else.' She knew that Kenshi had asked about this, but she was taught to entertain guests not frighten them.
He turned his crisp eyes up to Zahar and studied her for a moment, everything about him unreadable. The anger he felt was directed at her to a degree, but she wasn't the same woman she had been when she put the curse on them. She had lost things, just as everyone else had, and she was different now. Though this didn't extinguish the anger inside him, it was more tolerable. He had had no problem with not remembering anything, but now he suddenly wished that he could remember something, anything, from his past life.
For the first time since awakening he realized that he had no idea who he was.
It is alright, I asked you to tell me. He said softly after a moment, referring to the comment about this conversation not being lighthearted. His voice gave away none of the conflicting emotions he was feeling inside, and his azure eyes were void. Kasai, I have met him once, but it was brief.
The samurai gently tapped his thumb against his hand, thinking for a moment before speaking again. Perhaps you can take me to these ruins sometime? I would not wish to cause any problems, but I would like to see them. You are the only masque that I have talked to in quite awhile, I would not want to go searching for another, but if you think it unwise for you to take me, I will.
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 5:32 pm
Kasai Kasai grinned down at Sani as he hefted up the buckets, naw keep the jacket until we get back to the pond. It would probably just get in my way, Kasai then started forward toward the trail that lead back to camp. Looking over his shoulder he made sure that Sani was keeping up, the buckets strained his arms but he didn't want to walk to quickly for her. Once we get to the pond we can get all the plants transplanted and then later on the fish.
Kasai pondered the last few hours as they walked, it seemed strange to him to be so comfortable with someone aligned with an element that seemed so alien to him. The way they had been able to work together made him happy though, like he was learning more about the world. Realizing that he had been learning from someone technically younger then him, Kasai decided not to share his thoughts, Sani probably would think it was stupid.
Kasai had been lost in his thoughts for a while, he realized this as he saw the camp in the distance. We're almost there, now that he could see the camp he started to feel the weight of the buckets more then ever, I can't wait to get to the pond. These things are getting heavy, remembeing Sani's worry over helping he added, I can make it the rest of the way to the pond with no problem though.
Startled to hear his voice she glanced up Kasai, 'You can walk a little faster, I might not be able to keep up, but I won't be far behind.
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:40 pm
Kasai nods back at Sani and takes long strides until he reached the edge of the pond. Laying the buckets down he rotated his shoulders, it had been a bit of an endurance walk to get the buckets here. Looking over the edge of each at the plants inside, at least it looked like the plants had made it back alright.
Taking a seat on the ground he leans back on his arms closing his eyes slightly and waits for Sani. Later on he would find Fauve and maybe they could talk some more, but whenever they talked it always seemed so difficult and tangled up, for now he could enjoy doing these menial tasks and not worry about that.
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:41 am
Saniya watched him quicken his pace, and took a moment to stretch herself before hurrying after him, at a gentle jog. It only took about five minutes for her to join Kasai at their pond. Once she was there she sank down across from him and exhailed. Loose seafoam tendrils stuck to the sides of her mask from her dunk in the lake. 'Lets rest a minute, you could probably use it.' she nodded to the buckets as she began loosening her braid into locks held by tiny tangles.
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:04 am
Kasai nods, lets start putting the plants in after a few moments. Straightening up Kasai looks down at the pond, it looks quite deep in center do you think we should just put the plants that go on the bottom near the edges? Kasai didn't want to admit it but even the little pond was starting to look a bit frightening, it was probably because he had been around a big body of water earlier on, he thought to himself. To him being around fire was like breathing and if he stepped into the water too much he wouldn't be able to breath anymore.
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:15 am
Sani blinked and turned to lean over the pond... 'The sea weed at the edges... but we should really try to plant the lilly in the deeper area.' Honestly she hadn't realized just how deep it was, gazing down into the hypnotic depths she reached over to catch herself on the side of the pond so she could get a better idea of how the plants should go in the water.
The side was less stable and more clay like than she had anticipated and before her body could compesate she was going into a head long somersault plunge, 'Ahh!' the back of her head caught the side of the pond and everything went black. Moments later the water element masque was an unconscious teen in the pond.. which was indeed deeper than it appeared.
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:32 am
Kasai stood up quickly when Sani splashed into the water, trying to keep himself dry he turned as he jumped. Expecting to see Sani swimming and looking a little surprised, his gaze turned to worry when he saw her laying in the pond. From where he was standing Kasai could tell something was different just not what it was. Moving as quickly as his sore muscles would let him Kasai waded into the pond, moving Saniya's seagreen hair out of his way he gasped slightly when he saw her. She had grown, gathering the girl up in his arms his first thought was to get her out of the water so she didn't drown. Once on the shore he looked around and realized at the moment he appeared to be the only one around. With a moment to think about where he should take her Kasai had time to look a Saniya, really look at her. With her hair tangled around her mask and clinging to his arm, and her clothes drenched, Kasai had to admit she was beautiful. Pushing aside the thought that he was carrying a lovely drenched teen girl in his arms Kasai went toward his home. He didn't know where Trivii and Saniya lived and didn't want to keep her out in the wind.
Kicking the door to the house open Kasai walked in to find himself face to face with Cin, his guardian didn't looked pleased with him. But he was greatful to see that her look of angry turned to that of worry when she saw who he was carrying in her arms. She grew, she grew and fell in the pond.
Cin's eyes were wide when she saw Kasai carrying a much older looking Saniya in his arms. Deciding that lecturing Kasai on his need for rest and the badness of sneaking out could wait for later Cin gestured toward the couch. "Put her on the couch, I'll go grab some towels. Also you better go find Mycroft once we get her woken up, he will be mighty pissed if I have to reboot him from back up files." With that said Cin turned on her heel and went into the back of the house to round up some towels.
As quickly as he dared Kasai laid Saniya onto the couch. Straightening her arms and dress a little after he had placed her down he sat on the edge of he couch and brushed some hair from her face. She really was lovely he thought and as he covered her more with a blanket he had to admit she was rather well endowed as well. Gulping slightly at the thought Kasai stood up from the edge of the couch, still standing next to her he gazed down and wondered what this could mean.
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:51 pm
Rhiannon Everwind Kenshi looked down at his hands as he folded them on the table in front of him once again, for a moment at a complete loss for words. Zahar had done this to them, and though he really saw no big significance in that, he thought of all the masques that had been lost over the years and could understand why some were not willing to forgive her. Thinking about the friends and family he may have lost due to the curse ignited a dark, seething anger inside him, and it shocked him just how powerful this feeling was.
He turned his crisp eyes up to Zahar and studied her for a moment, everything about him unreadable. The anger he felt was directed at her to a degree, but she wasn't the same woman she had been when she put the curse on them. She had lost things, just as everyone else had, and she was different now. Though this didn't extinguish the anger inside him, it was more tolerable. He had had no problem with not remembering anything, but now he suddenly wished that he could remember something, anything, from his past life.
For the first time since awakening he realized that he had no idea who he was.
It is alright, I asked you to tell me. He said softly after a moment, referring to the comment about this conversation not being lighthearted. His voice gave away none of the conflicting emotions he was feeling inside, and his azure eyes were void. Kasai, I have met him once, but it was brief.
The samurai gently tapped his thumb against his hand, thinking for a moment before speaking again. Perhaps you can take me to these ruins sometime? I would not wish to cause any problems, but I would like to see them. You are the only masque that I have talked to in quite awhile, I would not want to go searching for another, but if you think it unwise for you to take me, I will.
She brought her hands into her lap sitting there staring off into the distance. Zahar's eyes didn't look rushed or pleading for exceptance. Her whole body seemed rigid though, as if she was not really there and someone had made a very believeable wax sculpture of her. the breeze slightly moving the tips of Zahar's hair, her breathing, and once in awhile blinking of her eyes told anyone watching that she was still indeed alive.
Zahar started to think to herself. I am not looking for pity, I am not looking for acceptance either. I just had not been thinking. Oh, I shall do one more thing and then leave this place. I am guilty and even if everyone forgives me, I cannot forgive myself. Her body shivered as if she caught a chill on the wram breeze.
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