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 Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:12 am
Sayuri didnt quite understand that logic. The only reason she drank any kind of alcohol was to join in with the party. Geisha and Maiko had to drink, but not get drunk.
'Well.. might there be another thing which make you feel better but without pain?' she didnt know quite what that thing would be, but she at least was trying help. She shook her head at Aislinn's question.
'Maiko and Geisha are hired to entertain for teahouse parties. Big company men arrange parties.'
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:16 am
Aislinn blinked, her eyes widening in surprise,
"You're a Maiko?" she asked. Well, really, she ought to have known by....by what? All Japanese seemed to be terribly formal most of the time. Still, to wear a kimono on a regular basis sort of showed a sense of traditionalism most of the Japanese she'd met before did not have.
"That's lovely! We'll have to have a tea ceremony or something sometime for you. I've never seen a Geisha before."
Maybe this place wasn't that bad. So long as she wasn't turning into a dinosaur yet.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:26 am
Sayuri nodded.
'When I came here I was. What I am now..' she frowned a little bit.
'I have feeling that who I am is falling away. It is tricky.'
She smiled at the thought of entertaining formally again.
'I would like. I have danced just one time for people since I come here.'
Again she nodded before speaking.
'I think little people see Geisha if not Japanese. It is hard to see.' she spoke with a hint of pride in her voice. The flower and willow world was meant to be hard to enter...the only men that were ever privy to some of the inner workings were dressers or wig makers.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:31 am
Aislinn smiled,
"I have a bunch of different teas I brought with me that we could try out as well. I'm sure a lot of people would like that..."
She wondered if perhaps she could convince Liamh to come. He had really been incredibly sweet the night before, and she'd like to see him again. Kim as well, as she felt she owed the other a bit of an apology. The shock was starting to melt from her system as she met more and more people that made this place much more bearable.
"Perhaps that will help you remember who you are, no? You're not some kind of freak, you're still a person."
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:36 am
'People like sake more I found,' she said with a smile.
'It is lucky that I bring some when I come here. But then I did think I was entertain more then I have.'
She moved the bowl around with a fingertip, letting it turn on the table.
'If you want party I will dance. Play shamisen. I will happily to do so. You have many friend?'
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:47 am
Aislinn shook her head,
"I don't. I've only...met a few people so far. Tristan, Liamh, Kim, you. But there's a bulletin board...we could post it there. Maybe have a sign up so we know who'll be there and what they want to see there, like, sake and tea and stuff."
She beamed. This was really exciting. A proper Geisha dance. She'd never seen such a thing, of course, and she could just imagine how beautiful it'd be. She enjoyed cultural activities and this would be the perfect opportunity to see some.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:53 am
Sayuri clapped her hands together at the thought, excited at the idea that seemed to be forming. She hoped this party would happen, very much so.
'You will do that thing? I must practice..' she chewed on her lip. She would have to practice, and practice alot. She had been neglecting her shamisen playing especially, and she did not want to look bad in front of new people.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:03 am
Aislinn nodded,
"Sure. I think we'll have to wait until after Halloween, since there's that party the staff is putting on then, but we could do it soon after that. I'll start the list and all that soon."
She was already organizing things in her head, illness forgotten. The woman stood, pushing her seat in after her,
"I hope you don't mind, but I think I'm going to head back to my place now. I want to start getting stuff together. I'm in Duplex 73 if you need me."
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:09 am
Sayuri bowed after leaving her chair.
'Yes, the Festival. Maybe I will see you there also.' she smiled at Aislinn then shook her head.
'I have to practise if I am to perform for many people.' she giggled, a little nervous at the thought but still excited.
'I am 61. It was pleasure to meet you.'
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:13 am
"It was indeed a pleasure. And hey, let me know when you're ready, then. I don't want to start this thing before you are."
She adjusted her hair a bit. She was still a little disheveled looking as she hadn't been bothered with styling and such when she'd been feeling so cruddy.
"I'll make sure I've got everything together and then whenever you can do it we'll get started."
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:18 am
'I will come find when I am ready for party,' Sayuri said, stepping a little from the table.
'Sankyu. I will see Aislinn soon.'
With a little wave she had pattered off, the geta sounding on the Caf floor.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:20 am
Aislinn nodded, heading off to her room as well. She had a lot of research to do, for one thing. She wanted to make sure they had all the decorations and such. She would have to see about contacting one of the people in charge to get them. Probably Dr. Duvert, as she'd spoken with him before and felt more comfortable doing so again even if he did have a part in this whole mess.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:05 am
NEW RP
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Caitlin felt ill. She'd not been able to sleep, staring at the drab ceiling of her duplex for hours in the dark, mind feverishly going through the realities of the situation, and what the hell she could do to escape. Screw the noticeboard and its message. She'd find something.
But now it was daytime, and she needed to eat food. There'd be no point in starving herself, and if these bastards were going to provide food, she'd damn well eat. Striding towards the cafeteria, she kept her eyes guarded, looking constantly around.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:10 am
Aislinn was settled comfortably at a table somewhere halfway between the entrance to the cafeteria and the area where all the food itself was. Less walking that way, or at least, it felt like there was less walking.
She'd piled her plate high with various vegetables to snack on, and had a porcelain tea kettle in front of her, the cup itself in her hands as she sipped at it, set it down, and scribbled on the paper in front of her some more.
She noticed the newcomer, and watched her curiously. She looked...well, angry about something. And hungry.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:13 am
Caitlin almost walked right past the woman sitting at the table, before suddenly stopping, and blinking. She looked.... entirely normal. If colourblind....
Taking a deep breath, she dipped her head slightly as she turned properly towards her. No good giving a rude first impression by staring.
"Um... excuse me. Is it okay if I can talk to you?"
Rude, no, forward, now that wasn't so bad.
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