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I don't think wild is the right word. What kind of art do you gravitate most towards?
It sounds more like he's a diplomatic official. Princes don't need to care as much about courtesy.
[ They're not the ones in power. ]
You both have your charms, but you're both incomprehensible sometimes.
[ Her tone is light and teasing. ]
[ They're not the ones in power. ]
You both have your charms, but you're both incomprehensible sometimes.
[ Her tone is light and teasing. ]
Mm, I don't know about that! The one royal I know speaks pretty formally when he's in prince mode! Might just be a culture thing.
I get that a lot! [ winks! ] But if you ever need a hand figuring something out, I'd be glad to help teach you the local tongue!
I get that a lot! [ winks! ] But if you ever need a hand figuring something out, I'd be glad to help teach you the local tongue!
I did hear that the shrine that was there was similar to ones found in a country called Japan, so the Meeting Hall is more or less like home for you?
[ Is her assumption right? ]
Somehow, I thought you'd be focused on art that was a bit more colorful, but I can't say it doesn't suit you.
[ Is her assumption right? ]
Somehow, I thought you'd be focused on art that was a bit more colorful, but I can't say it doesn't suit you.
More or less! I am from Japan, but I've only been to places like that for school trips or just to visit. Traditional-style places like that aren't as common as they used to be.
[ laughs ]
You know, I get that a lot! And I do like colorful artwork, too, but nihonga is what I always liked most.
[ laughs ]
You know, I get that a lot! And I do like colorful artwork, too, but nihonga is what I always liked most.
Well... it's kind of a complicated medium, you know? I've studied it for years and I don't know if I'll ever really master it, because there's just so much to learn.
And because of the materials you use, you have to take it slow and really think about where the next stroke goes. You can't rush it or follow your gut like you can with some other styles of painting, or your materials could get damaged or the paint bleeds in a way you weren't planning for.
Then when you see a finished piece, you know there was a ton of thought and planning that went into it, and something really beautiful came out of that.
And because of the materials you use, you have to take it slow and really think about where the next stroke goes. You can't rush it or follow your gut like you can with some other styles of painting, or your materials could get damaged or the paint bleeds in a way you weren't planning for.
Then when you see a finished piece, you know there was a ton of thought and planning that went into it, and something really beautiful came out of that.
[ The salon be happening. She's looking at all the nail polish, as if she any choice but some metallic color in the end.
She looks up at him. ]
What are you here for, Kazunari?
[ She isn't mentioning his roots, but she is thinking about his roots. Her vibes are calm and curious. ]
She looks up at him. ]
What are you here for, Kazunari?
[ She isn't mentioning his roots, but she is thinking about his roots. Her vibes are calm and curious. ]
[ the hat's off, he's collecting bleach and hair dye - it's fine. the roots will be gone soon, and he's pretty cheerful about that! so he gives her a smile and a wink. ]
Just got to touch up the roots! But I was thinking of maybe trying the manicure thing later, too? I don't usually do it for myself, but it could be fun, for a change!
Just got to touch up the roots! But I was thinking of maybe trying the manicure thing later, too? I don't usually do it for myself, but it could be fun, for a change!
What do you feel about doing my nails, too?
[ She can paint her own nails, but she's curious about something. ]
Do your art skills extend to nails?
[ She can paint her own nails, but she's curious about something. ]
Do your art skills extend to nails?
[ Natsu gets a flicker of ? as she tries to place the nickname, but it's muted the moment she realizes whom he means. Then, it's very even keel. ]
She must have appreciated it even if she didn't let it show. I would like to see what kind of nails you think suit me.
She must have appreciated it even if she didn't let it show. I would like to see what kind of nails you think suit me.
[ hmmmm. he pauses to look at roxana, thoughtful, and she may get the feeling that he's thinking about more than just nail designs. but kazunari isn't the one to push past her comfort zone, no matter how curious he may be. ]
I think... A gold base. Muted red accents to match your eyes, maybe a little black, too, if you want some depth. I wouldn't put designs on every single nail, but maybe some lace or butterfly patterns on some?
I think... A gold base. Muted red accents to match your eyes, maybe a little black, too, if you want some depth. I wouldn't put designs on every single nail, but maybe some lace or butterfly patterns on some?
[ Thank you for your consideration, Kazunari. There's a pleased sort of feeling. She likes his suggestion. ]
I approve. Add in a little black, please.
I approve. Add in a little black, please.
[ She's amused. ]
Thank you, but I've never had anything intricate like that on my nails before. It's only been a solid wash of color, so something new...
[ Would be nice. ]
Thank you, but I've never had anything intricate like that on my nails before. It's only been a solid wash of color, so something new...
[ Would be nice. ]
[ does he look healed/patched up? roxana is looking. ]
She's few with her words, and I want to hear things from you. Are you doing all right?
[ kazunari is the most normie of the bunch. ]
She's few with her words, and I want to hear things from you. Are you doing all right?
[ kazunari is the most normie of the bunch. ]
I understand.
[ She was that way, too. Limited pods, limited time.... too many people. She can't be cross at him for the logistics. ]
It's a blessing that we have them, but that there are so few.... [ A small problem. ] And how are you doing, other than your wounds?
[ She was that way, too. Limited pods, limited time.... too many people. She can't be cross at him for the logistics. ]
It's a blessing that we have them, but that there are so few.... [ A small problem. ] And how are you doing, other than your wounds?
[ There is a small ripple of understanding and sympathy. ]
The safety and comfort of home is never more irresistible than times like this. At home, you know what to expect, what's real and what isn't, and here....
It's so much harder here, isn't it?
The safety and comfort of home is never more irresistible than times like this. At home, you know what to expect, what's real and what isn't, and here....
It's so much harder here, isn't it?
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