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 Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 6:54 pm
 "Ohh he is like that when he's very, very ill. He gets all quite and lifeless." Shinku's eyes fell down, and he laid a soft kiss of his lips against Hachiro's shoulder. "We should go before Sei comes back. " He regretfuly stepped away from Hachiro. "This way." Shinku gestured and walked towards the door.
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Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 2:11 pm
 The dark-haired Gehaka had paused for a moment, truly trying to picture Sei without his spark. It just seemed...unreal. Even though he had only known Shinku's brother for maybe thirty minutes--probably less. The kiss made another gentle smile come across his face, long fingers gently stroking the silk that made up Shinku's hair.
Silently, he followed his new husband, trying to mask the wave of disappointment that had washed over him when Shinku had moved. It was strange to think about; never before had he truly felt unhappy about anything. Ah well, if he was lucky, there may be many more times when he could just get to hold the Haka...
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Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 7:16 pm
The courtyard Shinku lead him to was brightly lite by the sun. The cobble stones where clean, smooth, and warm under his barefeet as he walked to the good size building in the courner. Made out of dark wood with a clay tile roof, set by the well, the forge was not beautiful. Smoke had clung to the wood and clay darkening it, soot was in piles on the cobble stones.
Sei lounged by the wall, cheerfully waving to them besides a older Gehaka. His amber brown hair was streaked with silver, face lightly lined with wrinkles at the brow and his eyes. His nose was crooked having been broken and set twice. The dark deep blue wings where open as water dripped down from them, a empty water basket at his feet.
Shinku smiled. "Hachiro this is my father."
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 9:31 am
Hachiro cast his eyes quietly around the courtyard, feeling at peace in the tranquil area. Though the forge may have seemed out of place compared to the well-cared cobblestone, there was something about it that made it feel as though this place would not be the same without its humble presence. Hachiro himself had never worked in a forge, though did not mind the idea of helpling out in one. His hands were too large and rough for the delicate silk that he had sometimes been forced to handle. That was why he mainly stuck to the physical labor--such as bringing the worms in those flimsy baskets.
Spotting Sei, the Gehaka glanced at the other beside him, assuming that this must be the pair's father. Though not flourshing the elder with attention like he had with Shinku's mother, Hachiro nodded politely, noting the Gehaka's strong build. He may be old, but he was still quite healthy it seemed.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Sir." He said softly,
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Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 6:05 am
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Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 8:01 am
Hachiro's large, leathery wings drooped slightly, relaxing w ith the rest of his body at the elder's words. He smiled slightly, nodding in acknowledgement to the other's request. "....I could hope so, Kaze-san." He did not allow his eyes to stray towards Shinku, though he was curious by this statement--as well as hopefully.
Shinku's reaction made him hide a smile, reminded that the other truly was a Haka. He was allowed to express emotions, after all. But the fact that he had been speaking to Sei about himself...and in a good way...
Hachiro returned his attention to Kaze, nodding with a hint of a smile. "Yes, Kaze-san. I had free time, so I had gone down to be in the garden, but Shinku-san was there as well." He shrugged lightly, not sure what else to say. From there on, things had just started to pick up until Shinku had slipped the marriage bracer over his forearm. Even now, he had to stifle the urge to finger it gingerly, enjoying the smooth feel of the leather underneath his thumb.
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Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 1:29 pm
"This is good, this is very good. My marriage was arranged but it was not one that blossomed with love. Arashi has no feelings for me or even for Kenchi." He pulled his hair behind his ears. "Or for any of the mates he takes, be happy that you to actually have something together."
Shinku walked slowly till he was behind Hachiro and reached out to stroke Hachiro hand. "I'm glad you agree father." He looked down on the floor. "And you kept mother from arranging my marriage." Arashi had planned on arranging him to marry a Gehaka from a well know family.
"It was no problem sweet heart." Kaze smiled looking at them both. "You have my blessings young ones. Now, would you care to tour the grounds?"
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Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 1:58 pm
He said not a word, allowing his thoughts to drift back to Arashi. He had been cold, ruthless, confident...as though he had no doubts that everything would go his way. "No...feelings?" Hachiro was not surprised by this, but it did seem unreal...If one was going to spend their life with someone, shouldn't they both be happy?
Hachiro's hand twitched lightly, his fingers spreading to gently caress Shinku's hand in turn. He kept quiet as his future husband spoke of an arranged marriage, knowing how lucky he was to have been claimed by Shinku. His mother was quite wealthy, yes...but nothing dramatically so, like some of the other families.
"Thank you, Kaze-san." The Gehaka smiled quietly, dipping his head forward. "...If Shinku-san does not mind, I would like to see the grounds." He was curious.
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Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 2:12 pm
"No," Kaze gave a small little chuckle. "It does no matter," he had found a lover in the smaller Kenchi. It had been an unusuall relationship, but one they both enjoyed and the perks it gave to both. "I found a relationship admist the other Gehaka here."
Shinku sigh as his dad contined to talk; he was a little surprised to hear about his fathers relationships but not surprised. Kenchi had been seen by his father's rooms before; he was open enough to careless about it. "I don't mind at all. Come on Hachiro lets tour the ground." He said tugging lightly on Hachiro hand.
"You two love birds have fun. Oh and if you see Kenchi tell him to drop by the forge." Kaze waved to them. "Take care, if your not back in a hour I'm sending Sei after you to," he called admist his eldest son chuckles.
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 2:20 pm
Those deeply colored eyes were curious, shimmering softly as they caught in the light. Two Gehaka in a relationship...his mother abhorred such a thing, saying that those who partook in such a dreadful alignment should be put to death. Hachiro, however, silently opposed this. He had seen how cruel Haka could be, had seen how others of his kind wasted away when no one would marry them off. If two Gehaka wished to one another, why not let them?
His mind trailed to Kenchi, that beautiful Gehaka who could have been mistaken for a Haka--and quietly he wondered if that was who Shinku's father had been seeing. He cast his eyes downward, looking for the source of the tug.
A half-smile flickered across his featuers, and Hachiro nodded quietly. "We shall, Kaze-san." He followed silently after Shinku, keeping a gentle grip upon the other's soft hand.
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 5:27 pm
A bright smile crossed his face, and Shinku lead the other off. "We'll go to the stable first. Brother has brought some beautiful horses, have you ever rode before?" He questioned, smiling brightly at Hachiro.
That smile feel as they where out of ear shot. "I hope you where not horrified that my father is bi. I think he and Kenchi have some sort of relationship going on," he said, glazing down at his feet. "There is a rumor that Mother and Kenchi had a son, but he had some disfiguration. Mother banished Kenchi from his bed, Kenchi son is a mystery. No one know if he is still alive." Shinku gave a shrug of his thin shoulders.
"There..there are many secrets with my family;I hope I can trust you with them." Jade eyes flickered to Hachiro. "That they won't be repeated, to dishonor my family."
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 7:57 pm
"Horses..." The Gehaka paused, recalling the powerful, four-legged creatures to mind. "No, I have seen them before, though I have never gotten close." They had gentle eyes--he remembered that.
One ear twitched, and Hachiro shook his head. "No, I am not horrified. I understand how it feels to be..." He hesitated before speaking the word. "Unwanted." It was a cruel word, one he did not like to associate with people, but Arashi seemed to treat his Gehaka that way. At the possibility that Kaze and Kenchi actually...concieved, he stopped, blinking in surprise. He hadn't know that such a thing was even possible.
"As your new husband, Shinku-san, your secrets become my own. I would never dishonor your family by revealing them." This was said softly, but with firm, undeniable truth underneath.
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 8:23 am
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 2:26 pm
In turn, Hachiro returned the smile, pleased that he had made Shinku happy. The kiss placed on the vicinity of Hachiro's mouth made him tilt his own head downward, feeling swept up by the emotions that pulsed in his chest--caused just by a simple thing like a kiss. As it was broken, he shook himself slightly, trying to rid his mind of the dazed cloud of pleasure that had swept over it.
His own fingers laced with Shinku's, his spirits lifted as he walked side-by-side with the other. "I would enjoy that, Shinku-san. Maru..." He smiled quietly, seeming to like the name. "I can only hope that he will be kind to me in turn. And, Shinku-san..." He paused for a moment, then proceeded to go on. "If it is not too much trouble, I would like to ask if you would teach me to write one day. I feel that it is a useful skill that could be helpful..."
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Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 2:42 pm
His ears twitched at the request. "I would love to teach you Hachiro. I'll teach you soon after we are married how to write." Shinku grinned. "It is a very useful skill, it helps so much to know how to write."
Shinku placed to fingers into his mouth as they neared a open green field. He whistled, a shrill high sound echoing. "How about latter today, I'll teach you to write your name. Would you like that Hachiro?" He asked, and grinned as a gray gelding approached the fence. "This is Maru."
The beast was gray all over lightening at his muzzle, ears, and legs. His brown eyes where gentle, and he lipped Shinku hair in greating, giving a happy sound.
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