Katsura Shiraishi, Masaki Mizuno-Wa, Himiko Hatsumomo The next morning Masaki prepared for the day to get started. He decided to dress in a slightly more comfortable than the day before. He figured at least he wouldnât wear armor to the morning meal. After he was ready he left his chambers and proceeded to Katsuraâs chambers. Masaki knocked on the foreign style doorway and heard no answer. Usually a person in Wa knelt down by the door when knocking and waiting to be invited into the room, however here in Fyrkat the rooms were vastly different, the doors were different as well. Doors of Fyrkat opened inward and outward of the room, unlike in Wa where doors slid open and closed. It felt odd kneeling by the foreign style door.
Masaki didnât hear an answer so he decided to enter. âKatsura is probably meditating.â Masaki thought to himself before entering. Sure enough he was correct. Katsura sat on the floor in meditation. He looked so at peace as he usually did while in meditation. Masaki waited patiently and quietly until Katsura opened his eyes. âGood morning Katsu-chan.â Masaki said with a pleasant smile.
âGood Morning Masaki-kun. I awoke this morning in a pond of sadness. I had sweet dreams of the prince of Wa at my side in the morning sunlight, however when I awoke he was nowhere to be found.â Katsura grinned.
Masaki sighed. âIâm so sorry Katsu-chan. I had too,â Masaki explained however Katsura simply pulled Masaki into a warm embrace.
âItâs okay Masaki. I know and understand. I just missed you my love.â Katsura said as the two embraced.
When Katsura was ready and the two headed to join Ulfar and Tyra for breakfast. They all bid good morning to each other.
Hatsumomo sauntered into the meal area slowly and elegantly. This time she wore a more casually draped Kimono and no white make-up. Masaki looked at her and figured she wanted to be casual too. Hatsumomo must have felt comfortable enough with the Leiknir to be informal with them.
They were served an interesting morning meal of the Fyrkat Cuisine. They called it porridge. Masaki seen soups before but this was very thick a quite different. Tyra seemed to enjoy it very much. Masaki looked at Katsura who after thanking Ulfar and Tyra dug right in and ate the porridge with no problem. He smiled and said, âThis is very interesting and different from anything Iâve tasted in Wa before! I like it very much!â Katsura really did enjoy the porridge and began eating it with a great smile.
Masaki took note. âIf Lord Katsura likes this dish, I must learn to make it.â Masaki mumbled to himself in the Wa language. He would do anything to please his love.
Tyra in excitedly looked to Masaki and spoke, âYou really need to try some of this Masaki.â She said offering the bowl to him. âHonestly, itâs good.â
Masaki seemed to jump a little from being startled out of his train of thought. Masaki smiled and nodded, then took the bowl offered to him. âIf my Lov- I mean my Lord Katsura, and Lady Tyra likes Porridge I am sure I shall as well. I apologize for my lack of proficiency in the common tounge.â Masaki said in an attempt to cover up his mistake with works. He spooned some porridge into his mouth and the flavor wasnât what he expected. Masaki enjoyed it. âI must say it is good! I want to learn to cook this dish!â Masaki said then took another spoon full.
Hatsumomo took small elegant spoonfuls of porridge and thought that it was alright, but it was very different in taste. She wasnât the biggest fan of foreign cuisine because usually in the tea houses she entertains at the cooks struggle to make authentic foreign food whenever itâs on the menu. Needless to say Fyrkatâs cuisine most never made it to the menus of Gionâs tea houses.
Junpei Tsukino, Katsuhito Mizuno-Wa, Suiko Mizuno-Wa, Hazanko KizakuraTenanye smiled. "Again, My lord. I do not mind the company as well. " She said. She sighed and then rose, she gave a respectful bow to the men before speaking. "Junpei-sama, Hazanoko-sama," She said. "As it seems that the Emperor and Empress as well as my Father and worrisome lady in waiting would feel better if I had you come along. Please, I humbly request your accompaniment on my journey to Khal." She said.
Hazanko smiled and bowed gracefully. âI shall do my best and lend all the support I can, Princess Tenanye.â Hazanko seemed to notice a bit of worry on Soo-minâs disposition. She was indeed smiling but Hazanko could tell that deep down something was bothering her.
Junpei grinned casually and also gave a slight bow. âI will humbly escort Princess Tenanye there and back. Besides I might make a trade deal while Iâm there myself.â
Emperor Katsuhito smiled with great relief. âI think you have made a wise decision. I hope Junpei and Hazanko will help you on your journey.â
Empress Suiko flicked open her folding fan and began to fan herself. âDo you plan to leave for the South Pacific Kingdom from Wa or will you head home from Anasai first then proceed to the south pacific kingdom?â She asked sweetly.