Who: Asato Tsuzuki and Utena Tenjou
What: A cute moment in which Tsuzuki and Utena discuss skill sets and Tsuzuki introduces her to one of his shiki
When: December 15th
Rating: PG (nothing objectionable)
Tsuzuki: :: Perched on the window seat, cup of tea in hand, watching the light snow falling::
Utena: *Just in from training, a wise old lady happens to have a place for training*
Tsuzuki: :: Looking up:: Hey there, Utena! How's it going?
Utena: Hey, Tsuzuki. *wipes the sweat from her brow* I've been fine...
Tsuzuki: Looks like you've been working out, and I mean that in a good way. :: chuckles:: Working on your sword form?
Utena: Yep...
Tsuzuki: Good to hear! You never know when there could be troublemakers with a blade about, but I'm sure you can handle *them*. :: proud of her::
Utena: *bashful* Don't say that, Tsuzuki... *Still remembers how she failed protecting Titus, and there was that incident with the wolves*
Tsuzuki: Well, you're a whole lot handier with a blade than I am: I've got two left feet and hands that are all thumbs when it comes to swordplay. :: chuckles at self::
Utena: But I've sure you have your talents... you're far older than me!
Tsuzuki: That is true: I've got a good, firm hand at summoning guardian spirits, and those are *tricky* to work with. Gaining their confidence takes a lot of patience.
Utena: Are they like people in a way?
Tsuzuki: Oh yeah, a *lot* like people, even when they look really different from humans like you and I.
Tsuzuki: They've each their own personalities and likes and dislilkes.
Utena: Any you like to introduce me to?
Tsuzuki: Sure thing: there's one whom I think you'd like a *lot*. He looks like a tiger, but he's a very kindly one. You'll love him. :: Getting up and stepping into the middle of the floor::
Tsuzuki: :: Clasping his hands, index fingers steepled, he'll recite the sutra to summon
Byakko, a white mist gathering about his feet::
Utena: *looking absolutely fanscinated*
:: Out of the mist, a tiger bounds, sitting himself at Tsuzuki's feet, but looking at Utena with bright green eyes::
Byakko: Hey there, boss, long time since you called me... Oooh, is this your lady friend? She's *cute*.
Utena:...*looking amazed* Hi... I'm Utena.
Tsuzuki: Oh, no, we're just work buddies... :: Blushing and giving Byakko a *look*.
Byakko: Hello there, Utena! :: big friendly kitty cat::
Utena: I'm too young for him...
Utena: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Tiger. You have a name? *pets him*
Byakko: Oooh, you're right, now that I got a better look. I sowwy! :: cutely contrite::
:: He'll emit a happy, chuffing sound under his breath, something tigers due, much like cats purring::
Utena: *He's cute... for a tiger...*
Byakko: Mmmmm, yep, I'm Byakko, the spirit of the West Wind.
Utena: Pleased to meet you Byakko...
Byakko: Pleased to meet you, too! The boss here seems to find the nicest people.
Utena: Well he attracts them...
Tsuzuki: I do my best. :: chuckles, then looks out the window:: Snow's letting up a bit... How does a ride in the snow sound? :: Looking to Utena::
Utena: *looks excited* Really? *looks at Byakko* Is it fine?
Byakko: I'd love it! Snow and me get along like tea and sugar! :: happy tiger is happy!::
Tsuzuki: Get your coat, it's gonna be a bit chilly and when this guy gets going, it can get chillier. He can run with the wind, for real!
Utena: *runs and gets her coat*