[D1 LM, Asako Qi's] A Letter and a Gift

[Miya Akari]

"I'll see about collecting some flowers at the edge of the forest then. Would you need anything from there for the ceremony?"

[Koumori]

"Pretty rocks or any type of wood commonly used for incense making."

[Miya Akari]

Akari nods at that. "I will collect what I can and look forward to the ceremony. I don't think we've ever spoken about your home. I imagine that it is a burden to be so far from there, though we are certainly fortunate to have you."

[Koumori]

"Oh... ah." She waved her hand dismissively. "Home is where I'd like to be, with my soft pillows, no bugs, and easy access to anything I needed, but I will make due here for the most part. Even if I am not particularly interested in such things." She grumbled before taking another sip of her tea. "But the ceremony was what we were talking about. It will need to be done soon and I am interested in seeing how it will go. Maybe I'll get the Shiba here to do it though. To test out her skills."

[Miya Akari]

"Ah yes, she had some difficulty on the trip here. I helped her out a bit when she was feeling sick," Akari replies. "So I didn't actually get a chance to learn anything about her. Nothing particularly useful anyway. It sounds like it would be a good way to gauge her though."

[Koumori]

"She seems well enough and I am sure that she will get the job done." She said, mostly to herself as if trying to reassure herself that she did have some competent help out here to totally not push all of her work onto. "Seems that sea legs do not run in the Phoenix though."

[Miya Akari]

But nice legs do, she thought to herself, smiling.

"Maybe not sea legs, but plenty of other gifts do," she replied pleasantly.

[Koumori]

"Mmm? And what other gifts might you be thinking of then?" She asked with a hint of curiosity in her voice.

[Miya Akari]

"Intelligence and power are what most likely think of. I agree, but I see beauty in the grace common in the Phoenix. Though some are greater examples than others," she said, tipping her head, obviously meaning Qi. She sips from her cup.

[Koumori]

"Mmmhm." She hummed, looking at the woman for a moment before finishing her cup of tea. "Why yes, of course. Ah, but if there is anything else, it is getting close to my afternoon nap. I must be looking perfect, after all, and cannot do that without it."

[Miya Akari]

"Of course, though I see no flaws from where I am sitting. Thank you for a lovely conversation. I look forward to more in the future," Akari said, rising and offering a bow.

[Koumori]

Qi smiled some, enjoying the compliment before she bowed politely. "Do enjoy the rest of your day, Miya-san, and may it be as lovely as you are."

[Miya Akari]

She returned the small smile as she rose from the bow ad made her exit.

/scene

Thanks!