*waves*

Seeing her blush caused him to grin as well "I have been known to be nothing if not persistent." He replied back with a joking tone but there is a hint of sincerity in his eyes. He looked back out to the water after a beat "you said you were a, Tejina? Right? I am unfamiliar with this term. Obviousl...

There was a moment of silence before Asashi very gently leaned over and bumped her shoulder with his own "Hey. Don't worry so much about it, your contributions will be plenty. Share your art because you want it to be shared not because you feel you have to." He said with his own small smile as he lo...

Asashi held up his hands in a mock surrendering gesture "OK, ok I concede we both did well, I can accept the praise if Shiba-san can accept she has an incredible gift to be able to visualize what people have in their heads." He said chuckling "Honestly everyone that shared tonight did a great job." ...

Asashi had a small smile but still seemed a little uncomfortable with the praise and attention "The music was ok I'd say it was really Shiba-san here that made it a wonderful experience." He said gesturing to the Phoenix in his usual reaction to deflect attention. He bowed to the group and to Yukari...

The almost completely evaporated blush resurged a bit, only a light pink dusting on his cheeks this time "My playing is modest at best Shiba-san, surely it will pale in comparison to your artistic skills." if you art is even half as beautiful as you are... came an unbidden thought that the Fox had t...

He nodded, with the prayer said the Fox turned to the assembled people and took a deep breath closing his eyes as his lips touched the small wooden flute. The notes started off light a soft, calming, sound filling the space. As the music began the spirits did their work and a lush green forest was d...

Asashi chuckled as she sat and resumed sitting next to her "I highly doubt that. All contributions are important, we need people to entertain or else moral will get low and people won't want to work." He smiled to her "we may be samurai but we are still humans, we need something more than work, eat,...

Asashi nodded to the encouraging comments and looked to Yukari “I would actually enjoy the accompaniment of your talents Shiba-san assuming the air kami can pluck images from my head if I tell a story with music rather than words?” he asked with a questioning look as he slid the slightly worn flute ...

Asashi was in wonder at the stories and the people telling them he could never do something like that. Talking in front of all these people. He thought to himself but somehow his body didn't get the message as he found himself on the makeshift stage clearly with a small nervous energy but there he w...

The light blush that had brushed his cheeks bloomed into a full red at his verbal misstep he bowed his head low "Apologies Shiba-san." He said with a somewhat shaky voice. He seemed truly cursed in interacting with people, especially ones that already made him nervous. He cleared his throat a little...

The Fox shrugged his shoulders a little "I spend most of my time scouting and hunting, ranging far from home to explore the Kitsune Mori and learn everything I can about my home. I play the flute a little, read a little." He responded with a slightly indifferent but not unfriendly tone. "What of you...

Asashi had found a table a little tucked away from most of the people. He sat with the sake and sipped it while listening to Yukari plays with a small smile on his lips. The drink was only passable but the entertainment was worth it. As the Doji told her story and the illusions illustrated everythin...

More of a reverse pop up. If anyone is interested in speaking to the Fox. Poke me ^^

Asashi chuckled a little "Maybe it is, maybe it isn't, I've never been one to assume the will of the Heavens. I mean they saw fit to give me no skill in talking to the kami, I figure they have little interest in me." He said with a light and joking tone. He nodded and gave a fuller smile to the Cran...

Asashi's eyebrows rose as she piled more duties and talents on "Wow well you certainly seem like a skilled samurai. It is a wonder your Lord sent you away to such a dangerous and untamed land. With so many skills in the arts and being able to talk to the spirits." He shrugged "But who am I to second...

There was a pause possibly the Fox struggling with what words to say as he seemed to be thinking but there was a small shake of the head and a slight up turning of the lips. "And what exactly are your skills Shiba-san?" He asked giving her an appraising glance actually looking at her now seeming to ...

The Ranger regarded him evenly "I have learned to expect the unexpected. I don't know if I or we will need to hide but I'd rather know the best spot in case we do." The Fox then pointed to two trees not far from them and one maybe fifty yard away "these three offer good sight of the village with the...

Asashi nodded "Oh yes Kenzo-san, I am a Ranger trained by the Wasp in Archery and the Fox in survival and woodcraft. I have spent the majority of my life in the forest." He said with a small smile. "As for why I'm here, well, word reached the Fox Clan that the Empire was trying to explore an island ...

Asashi seemed a little taken aback "oh um..sorry? Shiba...san" He said uncertainly at her gentle rebuke. "I uh most major clan samurai I have met prefer to be addressed as -sama." He said a little more quietly. But then he cleared his throat and looked about the dock "Do they not have many docks in ...