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 Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:17 pm
Somberly she stepped out of the rickshaw, doing her best not to make too much noise, however her kind purpose was previously spent. The driver of the rickshaw was unusually loud as he bumbled down the alley ways to get to the okiya. If people were napping or hoping for a quiet afternoon that was surely defeated by the obnoxious stomping rickshaw driver.
"How much do I owe you?" The geisha spoke softly to the driver.
"One hundred thousand yen." He responded, waiting impatiently for his commission.
Iyasu's brows rose upward as she dipped into the right sleeve of her kimono and pulled out the yen. She offered the driver the money, which he quickly snatched without a word, shoved the payment into a pouch at his hip side and took off with an empty seat. Her eyes fluttered in astonishment at the quickness the driver sped away.
"An odd fellow . . .," She remarked as she passed through the okiya entrance. She removed her geta quietly and slipped into her slippers without a worry.
"Good afternoon!" The dark hazel eyed woman said aloud, looking into the okiya to see who was present.
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:08 am
 Mememitsu was just finishing securing the windows of the Okiya. The thunder rolled loudly outside and she was on her way to help Kiku with the laundry when she heard Iyasu's call. She paused in the main hall looking to the striking woman, her mouth forming a soft "O" of awe. Besides the Okaasan she was the first geisha she had seen up close. Suddenly remembering her Manners she bow low to Iyusa and greeted her. "Welcome home, can I get you anything? Some tea perhaps?" Mame's voice filled the hall like a warm comfortable blanket. Filling one with peace and tranquility. She was the newest maid in the Okiya, with hair a glossy obsidian held fast in a tight braid pieces breaking free and wisping in gentle waves around her heart shaped face. Eyes the color of the sea after a storm. Her bow was sloppy yet respectful. Kiku and Chunche would have to gather the laundry o their own while she tended to Iyasu. Post: 14
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:34 pm
kiku and chunche ran to gather the remaning garments off the clothes line. just as the girls had grabbed the last of the dry yukatta's big fat raindrops began to assault their bodies. Running inside as fast as they could both girls folded and put away the yukatta's laughing as their wet feet squeaked across the floor. After a particularly loud rumble of thunder kiku paused when she heard a voice.
"That's funny i thought i heard Iyasu," said kiku to Chunche, "Maybe she's back...come on i bet you can't wate to meet her."
Slipping and sliding down the halls kiku and chunche laughed as they slid past the entrance to meet up with Iyasu and Meme.
" So i see you have met the newest maid." Said kiku to Iyasu. " Finaly reaching Iyasu Kiku bowed and a wide grin spread across her face. "This one is Mememitsu-chan," said kiku gesturing to her left, "and her name is Chunche-chan," kiku said gesturing to her right. After introducing the new maids kiku looked behind Iyasu puzzled.
That's weird i thought she was with the maiko that were in the garden earlier well....maybe they're at school.
"So how did your trip go Iyasu, i hope your spirits were lifted?" said kiku.
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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:56 pm
The geisha smiled kindly and gave a small bow of greeting, "Thank you very much for the kind offer, however I am only to pick up something I have forgotten." She replied to the new maid, as a roar of rolling giggles echoed through the wooden hallways of the okiya.
Kiku and another new face appeared at the entrance. Kiku was very excited as she introduced the newest members of the okiay family: Mememitsu and Chunche. Iy-chan sniggered softly at the senior maid's eagerness, which is always a good trait to have!
"It is a pleasure to meet you both!" She said warmly to the new maids, bowing slightly to them. "It is nice to see you again, Kiku-chan! My trip, so far, is doing well. I just came back to the okiya to quickly grab something. I had forgotten a small bag with something I had wished to give to my younger sisters. So, I must be swift to get back to them. I promised them only fifteen minutes." Iyasu explained to the trio, "I'm very sorry to make this conversation so short, but I must hurry."
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:49 am
Sahi smiled to Kiku and Chunchu before looking back to Iyasa. She was learning quickly, it was a maids job to see to ever need of the Maiko and the Geisha in their Okiya. "Iy-san, just tell me where you left it I will fetch it for you. I am quick on my feet." She had learned every nook and cranny of the Okiya in the time she had been there. It made it easier to systematically break down the Okiya when it came to cleaning it. She looked to Iy-chan eagerly, her hands folded serenely before her, her stormy eyes the same color of the sky, she realized she might have to go out with Iy-san and carry an umbrella for her. it was going to rain hard. "The Storm will be coming in hard. If you like I will accompany you back with an umbrella" Post: 15
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:18 pm
((Excuse my absence, school picked up and I haven't had much time on my hands))
Once she came up from her bow, ChunChe looked in awe at the geisha; she couldn't help but be somewhat star-struck. Iy-san seemed larger than life, all grace and calm. She thought briefly about how she would eventually be a geisha herself soon enough-or al least she thought it was a brief thought. As soon as she came back into the conversation, she realized that Meme was offering Iy-san an umbrella escort.
Goodness, how much time has passed?
It then hit her that an entire conversation had passed by and she hadn't said a word!
Goodness, I hope she doesn't assume I'm dense-or rude!
She knew that it wasn't a competition, so she just let the opportunity pass to help Iy-san, hoping that a similar chance would come her way so that she could offer her services. Or, was her chance coming sooner than she thought?
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:43 pm
Kiku smiled at how eager Meme was to help Iyasu. Though with the arrival of the current head geisha kiku sensed a bit of competion in the air. She looked at Iyasu with a knowing smile and wondered if she also noticed.
"I'm glad the trip is going so well. Sorry you have to leave so soon, but it can not be helped. See you later then."
Suddenly lightning lit up the room and kiku's eyes darted to the somewhat open entrance.
I realy don't feel like getting soaked so i'll leave the honor of accompanying iyasu out into the storm to meme thought kiku besides i realy have to start dinner.
kiku then realized that okaa-san's tray was upstairs and looked to chunche with purpose.
"Oh Chuncheeee.... I have a job for you...." Kiku said sweetly as she walked towards the kitchen. " Just as she reached the entrance to the kitchen kiku turned to look at chunche with a evil grin, "It seems Okaa-san's tray is still upstairsssss.....Will you be so brave as to Retrieve the Tray from our own Glorious OKAA-SANNN! if you do not return in five minutes we will send a search party....but so far no survivors have been found, " Said kiku in a voice full of mock terror. Kiku giggle madly as she turned toward the kitchen again and entered the room.
While taking some pans out of the cupboards kiku shouted lightly out of the room " Any requests for dinner?!"
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(ooc: HEY BLAG WHAT's Shaken Bacon. Good to see you back.
okay just wondering if anyone besides me has noticed the link between us maids.... let my break it down for you Serenity DArc Sierra_Quest Blag_Quest.......makes me want to right a movie and call it twenty three...lol)
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:47 pm
"All right, Mememitsu. This bag is on my night stand, near the oil lamp. The bag is a light blue color." She told the eager maid, "I would greatly appreciate you coming back with me."
"Would someone please grab two umbrellas for me? If it is going to storm so harshly, I would prefer that they have a safe haven of some form." Iyasu announced to any maid willing to help.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:03 pm
placing the pots back down on the counter kiku left the kitchen and slid open the door of the nearby closet.
umbrellas....umbrellas....kettle...no...old fashioned alarm clock....no...rubber duck...what is a rubber duck doing in a...oh never mind....chrysanthemum hair pin...hey i've been looking for that...what was i looking for....oh yeah...umbrellas....umbrellas
kiku continued to rifle through the stuffed closet. A few minutes later she pulled out two plum colored umbrellas with a spiral design painted on the top, two carrying bags, and two lite spring jackets for meme and Iyasu. Smilling in her triumph kiku realized mememitsu would also need something to cover her head. Diving back into the closet it took a while before kiku pulled out a wide brimmed straw hat.
approaching meme and Iyasu kiku handed Iyasu and Meme both a coat and handed the straw hat and umbrellas to meme. As she handed meme the hat kiku leaned in and whispered in her ear.
"the kimono she is wearing is probably worth yours, mine, and chunche's maid price combined and then some. What ever you do, do not let one single drop of water touch her. You will undoubtebly get soaked but i'll have a hot cup of tea waiting for you when you get back." pulling away kiku smiled at meme and again wished Iyasu a safe trip and headed back into the kitchen.
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:14 am
Mememitsu was not being competitive, she was being as helpful as she possibly could be. Back home in her village, when it rained, it poured. Big fat rain, sometimes it rained sideways, sometimes it evened seemed to rain from the ground up. That was the norm for when you leaved on the sea coast. She had no objection to getting wet. Besides, Iy-san was so lovely, it would be a shame if even an inch if her got wet. The silk Kimono would be ruined and her lovely hair would fall flat and lords only knew how much that would cost to be redone and her make up... She had seen some western women once get wet in the rain on her way from Okinawa. The line the horrible black mascara caused as it ran down their faces had been a sight indeed. She did not wish the same fate on the lovely Iy-say. She nodded to Iy-san as she rushed from the room to fetch her bag, it wasn't hard to find, it was exactly where she said it would be. She scooped it up and with light silent feet she scampered back to Iyasu. She handed it to her as Kiku handed her the Umbrella and leaned in to give her helpful information. "Thank you Kiku" Mame murmured to her knew friend offering a warm smile. She was grateful for the aid. A lot of it was common sense but it showed how maids worked together to keep the Okiya running smoothly. It showed how much they cared for one another. Moving to the door Mamemitsu slipped into her shoes, opened the door and stepped out. The pattering rain was falling in big fat blobs, almost instantly soaking her but she smiled, nothing could ruin her good mood. Opening the Umbrella she turned and held it out for Iyasu, so she would not be soaked by simply stepping out of the Okiya. With both umbrella's she should be very well covered. ((Wow that is weird LOL)) Post: 16
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:15 pm
"Arigato, Kiku-chan!" She bowed quickly to show her gratitude, as Meme-chan left a head of her with an open umbrella. Iyasu swiftly put on her geta, put on the haori and an extra jacket just, just in case.
"Meme-chan, when we arrive at the Sakura Garden, would you please stay with us? I don't want you walking away the back to the okiya alone and in this pouring weather." She requested of the new maid, "You may order something to drink and eat if you'd like. I'm sure my younger sisters will be very curious to see some of the new faces at the okiya." Iy-chan smiled to her as she held the little silk bag under her haori. She did not its contents to be ruined.
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:23 am
"Arigato Kiku, Arigato Chunche! I will be back soon!" or as soon as she was released. She looked to Iyasu and smiled as she balanced herself beside her, reaching up high, making sure she was covered completely by both umbrella's Her wooden shoes clacking as they walked. She was very excited to see all these knew places, she hadn't thought about possibly getting lost when she offered to be an escort. "Oh, thank you Iy-san." It truly was a treat to be asked to stay, to be able to see first hand what a Maiko and geisha did. She had to be on her best behavior. Be seen not heard. She began to bite her bottom lip, worrying herself, then stopped mid chew realizing what she was doing, she was being silly. Quickly she moved around Iyasu, her foot word dextrous yet graceful as they turned a corner. Meme shielding Iy from the chill water splashing down from a storm drain. Post: 17
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:28 pm
sits silently as aways watching as the geisha walk about the okya and just thinks about how nice it would be to have such a bueatiful kamono like there . and to fall inlove with someone.
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:53 pm
"Think nothing of it, my dear!" Iyasu smiled to Mamemitsu, "I'm sure that Tanpopo and Luna will love to meet you. Have you ever seen a Sakura garden?"
She clung to the hem of haori, keeping it closed around the small bag. The young geisha did not want it to be ruined. A fine thin cloth of precious fabric does not bode well with liquids.
((Serenity, head over to the Geisha Towns and you'll see the Cherry Blossom Garden ^^.))
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:30 pm
Wow, the rain was really coming down hard. Meme pushed the wet locks of obsidian hair from her eyes as she danced about Iyasu in a methodical fashion, skillfully keeping her and her precious parcel from getting wet. Smiling she shook her head to Iyasu's inquiry. "No Ma'am, I have never been outside of my village till now. Though the village temple has some lovely gardens" She was excited, she couldn't wait to see. Post: 18 ((OK OMW))
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