(log) I see your breath hanging, like snow clouds (Active/Open)

[bring_me_sake]

Name(s): Rangiku, anyone who wants to pay their respects to Iroh
Location: A particular pretty and awesome area outside, around and within the greenhouses
Week: 36
Time: Tuesday, dusk/early evening and onward.
Rating: PG.
Notes:This here is the Iroh memorial log. We can do this party style, and don't worry if you come in late or need to be slow -

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[chainedlotus]

Ren had been fiddling around with the instruments that were in Iroh’s possession prior to today but, unfortunately, a week really wasn’t enough time to learn how to play either the koto or the shamisen. Strolling down to the grounds dressed up in a simple button up shirt and black dress pants, Ren looked around at the atmosphere and was quite impressed with the little ceremony of sorts that was taking place.

Sitting next to Rangiku, a lit cigarette held between his fingers, Ren grinned at the lazy professor, “Nice set up you’ve done out here. Iroh would be proud.” His gaze ventured down to the sake bottle that rested on her stomach and pointed at it with a simple question of “you in the mood to share?”

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Rangiku opened her eyes at the sound of Ren's voice. "Thank you." With a quiet groan she moved to prop herself up on her elbows, still keeping a hold on the bottle. "Couldn't have done it without a lot of help," she added, looking over at Ren with a smile. "I'm glad you made it."

Eyebrows rising a little, she looked at her bottle. "This ones all mine, but I think there's something equally good over on the table." She smiled apologetically. Yep, this sake was hers, and hell of a lot stronger than what she usually drank. "How are you doing, Ren?"

[chainedlotus]

Lifting the cigarette to his lips, Ren returned the smile and said, "Considering how much work was put into this, it would be rude of me not to come and pay my respects." He may of not known Iroh that well in life but, looking at some of his things, Ren got a good understanding of who he was as a person. He just regretted not learning all this sooner.

Glancing over at the table, Ren sighed, "I'll grab something later." Folding his hands behind his head, he relaxed on the grass, looking up at the stars. "I think I should be the one asking you that, Ran."

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"We're just here to do that." Her gaze returned to the sky and the stars, and all manner of wistful thoughts rolled through her mind, stories she'd heard and myths, and part of her wondered if they were true. The other part wondered if she was really that ridiculous-- but there was nothing wrong with optimism, was there? "Maybe have some fun too, if we can manage it."

She sighed lightly at the implied question. Rangiku had heard it a lot recently, asked it a lot as well, but she infinitely preferred the asking to the answering. "I'm all right. Been better, but--" she gestured their surrounds. "This is helping. Feels like doing something, hm?"

[chainedlotus]

“Aslong as you’re doing something that you think is worthwhile,” the punk said, “versus doing something as simply a distraction, right?” He wasn’t implying anything really with what he said other then a simple observation of what she was saying to him. Of course, this event was important to everyone but, Ren had to wonder if Rangiku took as many responsibilities as she did in organising everything just to keep her emotions at bay.

Ren gave a small smile to the Charms professor, mimicking her in staring up at the stars, eyes scanning for a constellation he could recognise. “I stare at these almost every night,” He said idly, “and I know nothing of any folklore.”

...And yet he was still considered to be enrolled in Astronomy that year.

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As she listening to Ren, Rangiku's brows flickered a little. Not quite furrowed, but she caught something in those words. Maybe some truth. The blonde shook her head, and chased the thought away. Too bad for her that the kid was at least partly right - she wanted to do it because it was worthwhile and important, and for the selfish cause of desperately needing something to do. Even lazy people can't take a little cover if there isn't anything to hide in, right? Her eyes shut. When did these kids go and get so insightful? "Its for Iroh," she said, although her tone was a little muted. "That's the most important thing."

That bought a slight smile back. "Sometimes I think that as long as we can enjoy something, we don't need to know all the details." There was a slight pause. "Don't tell the other professors I said that, hm?"