She spent the rest of her morning leisurely completing her morning rituals. From making her bed, to eating her light breakfast, and putting on some of her more comfortable clothes. Rising from her daily routine stretches Asrai made her way into her living room to her moderate sized indoor garden. With butterfly-like touches she ran her fingers over their leaves, stems and flowers. Cataloging the progress they were making. Smiling, she spoke to them softly. Whispering sweet nothings to them as if they were her significant other. In a way, they were. Or maybe she was just strange.
In one hand, she grasped her small trimmers and set to work. Some of their vines were wrapping around her small alter set aside in memory of her parents. That could not do. With one Snip and another, she put the blades down and admired her handiwork. Reaching for her watering can, she carefully and lovingly gave each a drink. Making sure not to drown or give any one of them too little.
A harsh and rapid knock at her door made her tense and she swiftly went to answer it. Opening the door to greet a young page out of breath. She tilted her head and waited patiently for him to force out a comprehensible message, thanking him for it when he was finally successful. Closing the door as he left Asrai let out a small sigh and began to pull off her relaxation clothes on the way back into her bedroom.
Emerging from her home and into the throngs of bustling bodies dressed in her immaculate uniform. She hastily made it into the parade square where they were to meet. Seamlessly slipping into the line of soldiers, Asrai stood with perfect posture and awaited the undoubtedly important announcements from the General. Catching sight of her younger teammate, Atsuko, she offered the girl a soft smile.