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Post by Utaku Hisui on Apr 3, 2018 7:20:43 GMT -5
"Just pointing out what I see, Hinata-san."
Hisui offers little resistance to Priya. The ring is a purple diamond and sapphire one. Crane and Unicorn colors in the gems. It is very clear the Utaku is so pleased with having it on her finger.
"Someday, I'll have the marriage that comes with it."
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Post by Ichiro Priya on Apr 3, 2018 7:23:54 GMT -5
"I absolutely pray to Benten that you will." she means it. It may be that she will never be Otomo Priya, but she would like others to have the opportunity that had been denied to her
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Post by Kuni Hinata on Apr 3, 2018 7:33:51 GMT -5
"My, that is a lovely ring" Hinata said, noticing it. She looked it over closely, smiling slightly.
"Who are you marrying?"
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Post by Utaku Hisui on Apr 3, 2018 7:37:54 GMT -5
"If the law could be changed to allow it? Doji Fuyuko-sensei," she answers, plainly and directly. "If not, it will remain a marriage in spirit. But we both hope to find a way. For ourselves, and for every samurai like us."
She sighs. "I admit, she is more optimistic than I am."
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Post by Kuni Hinata on Apr 3, 2018 7:44:24 GMT -5
Hinata blinked in surprise.
"Doji Fuyuko-sensei? But she is...well...a she! That seems like it will be a difficult law to change."
She paused, then smirked slightly.
"Though, I am dating the prince...perhaps I could put a word in...?"
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Post by Utaku Hisui on Apr 3, 2018 8:33:38 GMT -5
The Utaku smiles, taking the surprise in stride. "If she was anything but a she, I think I'd have noticed by now," she jokes. "But yes, I am aware the law will be difficult to change. And…your offer is appreciated, truly, and the idea has crossed my mind, but…"
She sighs. "It wouldn't feel right."
"You are a student, and I hope to one day call you a good friend. I don't want to give you the idea that I am looking only for a political favor," she explains, hoping she is explaining properly. "Do I love her? As sure as the sun rises in the east. Do I want us to have the legal rights and protections a marriage grants? Yes, I do. I won't stop you if you do mention it, but don't do it for my sake. Do it because you think it's right for the Empire."
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Post by Ichiro Priya on Apr 3, 2018 8:39:00 GMT -5
All in all, it makes Priya proud to hear. Her friend suggesting it, even though it was not her fight. And her mentor explaining why she would not ask Hinata, for the most selfless of reasons.
She smiles softly and closes her eyes, picturing her better world.
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Post by Kuni Hinata on Apr 3, 2018 8:42:50 GMT -5
Hinata was silent for a few moments, then nodded.
"Of course, Hisui-sensei. I would not offer it if I did not feel it would be a good thing to do, though."
She smiled again.
"If I do become empress, I will do everything in my power to see it happen."
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Post by Utaku Hisui on Apr 3, 2018 8:54:08 GMT -5
She bows in respect to the student, to the offer, to the woman who may one daybe Empress of Rokugan. It was a lot to ask for, she knew. It was a move that could cause no end of debate and trouble. Yet further objection seemed like it would insult Hinata's sincerity. So she doesn't say anything more.
"I hope the Fortunes grant me the years I need to see that happen," she says, smiling softly. It is a beautiful smile, and just a little hopeful. "Even if I don't, I know a new generation of samurai will benefit from what you intend to do. Girls like our mutual friend over there."
"On behalf of everyone whose lives you might change, thank you."
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Post by Kuni Hinata on Apr 3, 2018 9:12:34 GMT -5
"There is no need to thank me. I feel some changes need to happen; we are...sort of being left behind as a nation. Not too many, but...a few. That is certainly one of them."
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