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[] New Experiences (Open)

Postby Jaden Wolf » 06/01/2017 12:06 AM


Kazuki

The city was really getting into the swing of its festival. There were throngs of people crowding marketplaces, squares full of events, and cafes and restaurants offering special foods for the occasion. In the midst of it all, a young lady made her way through the crowd. Even on a day like this, she drew some attention. Her shirt was a foreign design, overlapping over her chest with long sleeves that widened from the elbow. This was unusual, but what people stared at was the mask on her face. It was a kabuki mask, simple with elegant designs, but the eye holes were covered and it wasn't clear how she could see. Thick waves of natural red hair framed the mask and spilled halfway down her back.

The girl slipped into an outdoor cafe and gave a polite bow to the older woman behind the counter.
"Oh goodness, Kazuki! Right on time, dear! Could you take these out to table three please?" she asked, pushing forward a tray of drinks. Taking the tray, the girl made her way to a table and inclined her head again before placing down their beverages. When she went back the woman sighed and smiled tiredly at her.
"Sorry to ask you to do this, dear. I know you came to enjoy the festival, not putter around some old cafe," she said. Kazuki shook her head and waved her hands insistently. Then she moved her hands about in a more specific manner.
Festivals happen all the time. Not all the time does a friend need help. I'm happy to be here, she signed.
You can pretend that when you hear my voice, darling, it's your choice not to fall in.

But it's all an act, 'cause I know exactly what you're wanting. You know it's what I'm wanting

Boy I know what you desire, oh, you're such a bad, bad liar

This could be perfection, or venom dripping in your mouth

Singing like a Siren, love me while your wrists are bound


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Re: [] New Experiences (Open)

Postby Jaden Wolf » 06/02/2017 2:51 PM

Kazuki had spent almost an hour shuttling food and drinks to people and dirty dishes back to the kitchen. Right at this point, she was taking a break, looking out at the activity on the street from the shade of an awning. It was impossible to tell what she might be thinking, given that you couldn't see her face. Her mask seemed directed towards a teen couple playfully tying strings all over their partner. Her shoulders shifted in a way that suggested she was giggling. A ball rolled to her feet and she picked it up. Looking around, she saw a small child hesitating nearby. Tilting her head a little in a friendly way, she crouched down. When the kid approached, she handed him the ball and he ran off after his mother. The woman gave a wave of gratitude to Kazuki before disappearing into the crowd with her son.
You can pretend that when you hear my voice, darling, it's your choice not to fall in.

But it's all an act, 'cause I know exactly what you're wanting. You know it's what I'm wanting

Boy I know what you desire, oh, you're such a bad, bad liar

This could be perfection, or venom dripping in your mouth

Singing like a Siren, love me while your wrists are bound


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Re: [] New Experiences (Open)

Postby Jaden Wolf » 06/02/2017 7:45 PM

It was well into afternoon when the lady came up to Kazuki. The girl'd just finished unloading a tray of dishes and turned to her friend. With a smile of gratitude the woman took the tray out of Kazuki's hand.
"My son and his wife have showed up so we have plenty of hands around now, why don't you go see the city? I know you haven't seen the festival of the Golden Thread before," she said. Kazuki hesitated before shaking her head. The woman frowned and shook her own head insistently, nudging the girl towards the door.
"I'm very grateful for your help dear, but I'd feel terrible keeping you from the festivities! You made sure I got to have my fun as a teen, and I don't care how old you are, I'm returning the favor." Kazuki sighed and turned to give the woman a gentle hug before bowing her head and turning out into the crowd.
You can pretend that when you hear my voice, darling, it's your choice not to fall in.

But it's all an act, 'cause I know exactly what you're wanting. You know it's what I'm wanting

Boy I know what you desire, oh, you're such a bad, bad liar

This could be perfection, or venom dripping in your mouth

Singing like a Siren, love me while your wrists are bound


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