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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 3:24:36 GMT -5
Name: Mako
Species: Kitsune
Gender: Fluid
Age: ?
Apperance: Has both girlish and boyish features. Eyes are sharp and all-knowing, possessing a orange/yellow color, resembling the sunset. Has long, thick hair that nearly touches the ground but is held up in a high ponytail. Body is boyish, yet Mako wears feminine kimonos, enjoying soft pinks and blues with pleasant floral patterns all over them. Also wears female geta.
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 3:36:18 GMT -5
Name: Shino
Species: Human
Gender: Female
Age: 16
Appearance: Despite her common roots, Shino has very pale skin and incredibly long, black hair. She is very thin and frail-looking due to her poor health, but is actually stronger than she seems. She has bright brown eyes that shine amber in the sunlight, and a very delicate face. She wears simple, rough clothing, since it is all her family can afford.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 3:41:16 GMT -5
(Do you want to start and set the scene? I'll play her mother for now)
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 3:47:23 GMT -5
Shino woke early in the morning to a coughing fit. Again. It seemed like she was constantly sick, but there was no rest for the wicked. Once she was over this bout, she would have to get up and start on making a small breakfast for her father and brothers before they went out to work the fields. She crawled out of the worn-out futon she shared with her little sister and quietly strode across the dirty floor to begin making their meal.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 3:53:34 GMT -5
Her ill mother was sitting at the small dining table, sipping on green tea. She smiled softly to Shino. She was a middle aged woman who had been very beautiful during her youth, and the remnants of her beauty could still be seen. Her long black hair was smooth and fine, her pale face whiter than most. She had soft pink lips that stood out against her skin, and her eyes were so dark they were nearly black. She pulled at her solid colored, tattered kimomo. "Good morning, Shino."
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 3:55:45 GMT -5
"Good morning, Mother," she replied gently as she started up a fire. "Are you feeling well this morning?"
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 3:59:36 GMT -5
"I am more well than I am unwell, Shino. Thank you for asking." She sips her tea. "What is for breakfast this morning?"
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 4:04:29 GMT -5
"Miso soup and shredded daikon, along with whatever fish was left over from dinner for Father and the boys," she replied softly.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 4:07:34 GMT -5
She nods. "Sounds nice... I'm glad you have taken to cooking, Shino. You will make your husband happy."
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 4:12:05 GMT -5
"M-Mother..." she protested weakly. "There have been no men inquiring about taking me as a bride..."
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 4:15:14 GMT -5
"I will find a man... Shino, you understand how much our family is struggling right now, yes?"
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 4:16:58 GMT -5
"...yes, Mother," she sighed softly as she continued cooking.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 4:19:26 GMT -5
Her mother stood slowly, going over to pay her head softly. "It would be a great help to us if you found a man for yourself..."
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 4:24:33 GMT -5
"I know... but Father barely lets me go into town, and I have my chores to do here..."
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 4:25:36 GMT -5
"I will speak to your father. I will try to let you go into town one day a week."
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 4:27:21 GMT -5
Shino nodded tiredly. She knew that agreeing with her mother was the right thing to do, but she couldn't help but feel reluctant to leave her siblings behind to marry a stranger.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 4:28:30 GMT -5
"That's my girl." She smiled, setting her cup down and coughing. "I'm going to go rest... Will you bring me my breakfast once it is finished?"
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 4:40:56 GMT -5
"Yes, Mother," she replied obediently.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 4:42:28 GMT -5
"Thank yiu, dear." She smiled, going back into the bedroom she shared with Shino's father.
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 4:49:22 GMT -5
She quickly finished making breakfast, then quietly brought her mother's food to her. There wasn't much to go around, but at least it was something before the long work day was to begin.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 4:51:58 GMT -5
Her mother smiles softly as she takes the warm bowl of soup into her hands. "Thank you, Shino."
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 4:55:13 GMT -5
"Of course, Mother," she replied quietly. "I'll go start on my chores..."
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 4:56:35 GMT -5
She nods. "Tomorrow you can take the day off and go into town. Just relax a little and try to find a suitable man for yourself, alright?"
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 5:02:51 GMT -5
She nodded docilely, then hurried out to start the laundry.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 5:06:08 GMT -5
(Skip?)
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 5:08:45 GMT -5
((Sure, you start?))
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 5:10:03 GMT -5
The next morning, her mother woke her up earlier than usual, shaking her gently. "Shino, wake up. You have to go into town today."
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 5:12:49 GMT -5
Shino yawned and got up reluctantly, but dutifully pulled on her best clothes and combed her hair before heading off to town.
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Post by HerWhisperIsTheLucifer on Dec 8, 2017 5:16:40 GMT -5
Even though it was still early morning, the summer air was humid. The market was already busy with housewives buying what they needed to feed their families and farmers selling their crops to provide for the families. It was a busy scene.
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Post by Aurelia on Dec 8, 2017 9:31:40 GMT -5
Shino shivered despite the heat as she walked through town. It had been ages since she had been around this many people, and she had to admit that she found it overwhelming. The familiar feeling of a tightening in her chest crept up on her, and she resisted the urge to cough. No man would want a sickly wife, and even though she didn't necessarily want to get married, she didn't want to disappoint her mother, either. Plus, her family could really use the help of a dowry, and her little sister Fuyu was getting to be able to handle the chores around the house when both Shino and her mother were ill. She had to do this. She had to.
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