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[kinshou_kitsune]

It had been a while since the kitsune had actually been inside the bar wearing something more traditional than a pair of jeans and shirt. But business was business and even kami sometimes had to deal with the joys of paperwork. Which is why the kimono-wearing woman has found herself a quiet little spot in the bar quite possibly near the fireplace

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[bad_in_latin]

Mal is dressed very traditionally today. In a brown leather duster and workboots.

What? Everyone has their own particular traditions.

It's the kind of low table that Mal recognizes, though, and the style of tea preparation alongside. "Mind if I sit?" Mal noses in as politely as possible, already trying to gather his coat to sit in seiza.

[kinshou_kitsune]

The woman looks up from her work as the hot water pours into one of the cups. A very soft smile crosses her face as she nods before looking back down to her work. "Company would be most welcomed," the kami replied soft just like her smile. "I do not think that I have seen your face before here. Though I must admit, it is hard to keep up with everyone."

With percission she steeps the tea, never once droping any water on said low table, before raising it to study the delicate jade cup etched with running foxes. She hoped the monks at the shrine would not mind her barrowing them for the evening. Then just like in any tea ceremony she sat the cup down closer to Mal giving it a slight turn along with a bow.

[bad_in_latin]

It's nearly comfortable, the position Mal has assumed. He's not sure if he's supposed to smile or not at the effort and simultaneous lack-of-effort of the woman's process -- he was a quick study of the procedures of the xi zihuan de, not a thorough one.

"I don't think we've met either," Mal admits. "I've been coming here a good while though. Mal Reynolds."

[kinshou_kitsune]

Smiling is allowed! Unless he just does not feel like it at the current moment. Inari, though, is all grins. Meeting new people was always a fun thing to do and over a cup of tea was the best way to do so. "It is an honor to meet you, Mal-san. Most people know me as Inari."

Bright blue eyes glanced up at the man sitting across from her before a soft chuckle manages to bubble up. "Please do make yourself comfortable. While ceremony may be key in some places, I find that certain liberties must be taken every now and then." Which is why her wooden sandles are off and not to far away. "It has been...a very long yet short time for myself as well. Strange that. One could say it has been, oh, two years in theory."