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 Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:12 am
Sauda listened in awed silence, wondering just how useful an ability like that could be. "Really?" She was quiet for a moment, then asked softly, "Could you tell anything about me?" She was curious, wondering how long Kiku had spent learning such a thing. "Is it hard?" Maybe she'd like to learn how to do such a thing...Not to the extent that Kiku could, naturally, but just little things. Why, if she could tell someone's mood just by how they posed themselves, or something of that sort, there'd be endless possibilities of what she could do.
The more she thought about it, the more fascinated Sauda became. Well, what if she tried it on Diago? She could try observing what he did, and as Kiku said, try to figure out some of his quirks. "Oh, I'm sorry if I'm being forward." The green haired girl apologized, realizing how eager she must have sounded. "This is all just new to me and I...I like to learn about new things."
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:44 pm
"Oh, it's fine... let's see. I could tell you were nervous talking to me-- you seemed like you were worried I was going to judge you or disdain you or some such. It's not difficult once you learn how to watch, and it takes... well, depending on how detailed you wish to become in your learning, it can take anywhere from a week to years to learn how to be observant, though it's more concentration than anything else. It's not difficult as long as you can focus your mind," Kiku smiled slightly.
"If you're curious... perhaps I could teach you a few tricks," the girl laughed softly. Kiku enjoyed teaching others to see the truth of the matter, as long as it helped them become more adept at whatever they needed to do to move forward in life. An ability was an ability after all, something useful, a tool to be presented and shared.
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:30 am
Green eyes widened slightly, wondering if her thoughts had really been so...well, easy to read. She wasn't embarrassed, but impressed instead. Why be embarrassed? She had asked what Kiku could tell about her, and, well, she had been uneasy. "Ohh, that's why you're so good, isn't it? You've been practicing for a long time..." Years, huh? Well, it was to be expected, right? No one was really good at anything without a bit of practice.
"I'd like to learn, as long as you don't mind." She smiled, pleased by the notion that she might be able to pick up just how this useful little ability worked. Even if she wasn't very good at it, it might help her conceal her own emotions--or pick up on other people's. First impressions were vital, and Sauda couldn't help wondering if those kids would have left her alone if she had appeared a little more...confident.
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:21 am
Such an eager girl-- it seemed prudent to give her at least a little bit of an idea of the way people worked before someone took advantage of her. But at the same time, it meant that Sauda would have to work, be willing to put in the time and effort-- not everyone wanted to. Most people wished for the end result without wanting to do what was necessary. That wouldn't do.
"I wouldn't mind at all, provided you're willing to put in the effort," Kiku smiled slightly. "I won't lie to you-- that would be demeaning to us both-- it's not going to be an easy task. But it will be a worthwhile one, if you choose it to be," the girl promised, silver eyes taking in Sauda approvingly. "You get out of anything what you choose to put into it, after all."
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:30 am
Sauda had been sheltered after all, not choosing to stray out into the world and experience things for herself. Well, the time had come for her to break free of her secure environment at home, wandering out into the world so she could learn about how it worked--and how to fend for herself. This was the first of many encounters, and at this stage in her life, they could only help her. She understood that this would take time and patience; Kiku herself had said that it could even take years to get very good. That was all right. She didn't have anything else to do.
"Well, if it was easy, then everyone could do it, and it wouldn't be so special." Sauda reasoned. "I'd like to learn, and that's okay if it'll take some work. Like you said, it's pretty much worth the effort." A shy smile. "And maybe it'll help me understand people better--and not be so worried about what they might think of me.
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:57 am
Ah, to be sweet and shy again-- it had been a wonderful point in Kiku's past, that time when she'd been taken under the wing of that mysterious woman whose voice had guided her through so many ups and downs in life; the voice that had taught her how to watch, observe, learn... that voice in the shadows disappearing after she became of age to go out on her own and observe. Sauda needed someone to look out for her too, it seemed, which made Kiku feel... complete, in a way she hadn't felt since the voice had left her. It meant something to pass along the gift she had been given by such a prominent figure in her past.
"...I think it's wise of you to consider learning," Kiku smiled gently at the girl. "And I think it would be useful to you to understand people better-- not everyone's going to come at you with inherant dislike of anyone akin to you. People have their reasons-- you just need to understand how to steer around them to get to where you need to be.
"As far as teaching you to observe... when would you like to begin learning?"
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:58 am
Perhaps Sauda, in turn, would be able to teach this ability to someone else if she was willing to work hard enough to earn it. Yes, she shouldn't jump ahead of herself; she hadn't even started yet, let alone would she be able to teach a single soul at the moment. Best be patient and see if she could even master this gift before thinking such things.
Kiku's comment made her smile shyly, her gaze dropping to her hands which had settled quietly in her lap. Though the other girl was about her age, Sauda somehow felt as though she was much older--she carried a maturity that was beyond her years. "If I can get over my own hesitance, then I think I'll be able to understand why people act the way they do, and how to get closer to them." Simple logic. A quiet blink, and Sauda looked thoughtful for a moment. "Well, I don't have much to do, so anytime in the afternoon would work perfectly."
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:34 pm
Kiku smiled. "All right then. Did you want to begin today, or shall we plan to meet again some other day? I don't want to rush you. It's your decision."
The truth was, Kiku would prefer to wait a little while to teach her-- if they met again, or (preferably) if Sauda sought her out, it would show she wanted to learn more. Hopefully she'd gained some confidence from their little discussion-- enough to seek out new people and ideals on her own.
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:06 pm
"Well," The girl said reluctantly, tucking a lock of that grass-green hair behind one ear. "My mom’s probably worried that I haven’t come back yet. It'd be better if we could do this on a day where I told her I'd be gone for a while."
Tsunake wouldn't be too pleased if she wandered off again without permission. Understandable, and Sauda would like to avoid angering her mother. "I'll come try to find you again sometime--maybe we can find each other in this park again." She wouldn't plan a specific date, having no idea on when would be a good time to meet the other girl. Slowly, she rose from the bench, dusting off her skirt and pants. She'd just have to keep looking, like she was doing with Diago. "It was nice to meet you, Kiku."
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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:24 am
Kiku stood as well, smiling softly at the other girl. "It wouldn't do to worry your mother. I wouldn't want her thinking I'm a bad influence on you without even meeting her-- then she might not let me see you again, and that would be most distressing. You're my first friend here, after all, if I may call you my friend.
"It was nice to meet you as well, Sauda. I'm sure we'll meet again soon," the girl curtsied.
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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:43 pm
Sauda smiled quietly, shaking her head. "Oh, don't worry about that. My mom would be happy to know I was making friends--she'd just be angry that I didn't tell her that's where I was. She worries an awful lot." At the word 'friend', her smile widened, and she nodded. "Oh, of course. Because that means that I can call you a friend as well." So, she had another new friend now. She felt rather bubbly at the thought, but suppressed her silly impulses for the moment.
She bowed her head forward slightly at the curtsy, offering another smile. "I'll look for you." With another little dip of her head, the girl twitched her fingers in a small wave, then began to head home. How exciting--she had made a new friend without any trouble at all. Tsunake would be pleased to hear of it, too.
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:41 am
Kiku smiled, watching the girl leave. Sauda, her new friend. How... perfect and fitting. After all, there were so many things that could be taken care of as far as friends went. Sauda could learn much from Kiku, and Kiku knew that the other girl would be able to teach her things as well. As such things went, it seemed most... amicable. Pleasant.
She'd have to make sure to come by this place again sometime so she could run into Sauda again. It was nice to have a friend.
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