The Shrine of the Goddess || Ainu

[Shinju]

Section One

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It wasn't really rare to see a male on Ainu, however a male visiting Shrine was. Younger Chrysanthemum approached both Allan and Kiku with a plate on which two cups of lotus tea and a small bowl of differently colored balls were present. These balls were meant to be something like a candy with different flavors of fruit or mix of them.

"Being causal doesn't mean your existence isn't important nor fun. It depends on people, their taste and emotions. What is ~causal~ for one, may be rare for others" she said and silently nodded as Chrysanthemum placed the plate with rich content on the table. "I wouldn't really care nor focus on something you cannot change, including your past. Focus on something you are able to change, like your future. Even your future becomes ~your~ past at some point. If you get what I mean."

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"No step on Snek..."

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[Stefan]

He followed the serving, letting silence making the sound of pouring tea a ritual of it's own. He did feel curious when the small bowl was placed, but did not risk it yet. Thanking the younger Chrysanthemums for the tea, he nodded as Kiku spoke, feeling his worries lift away.

- "I do." - He met her eyes for a second as he spoke in low tone. Genuinely, and intentionally, showing that this was a topic he felt emotionally weak about. - "I am but a foreigner trying to grasp at the straws of this lands dreams." - He kept tracing in his mind the similarities between issues faced in Rheinland and the Chrysanthemums. - "And yet I desire to... do something else than watch."

[Shinju]

Section One

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Kiku recognized the burden past put on his shoulders, and it was way too heavy. As he was speaking, she took the blue ball and gently placed it into her mouth. Sweet flavor similar to ancient blueberries and strawberries in one little ball pocket.

"I am not sure if I am the right person for this kind of conversation, however I am sure that Amaia-san could help you with your deeds of help, if you want to help us. I am however able to help you reach wisdom and knowledge about us, I am able to help you with understanding and the search for the right way of your life, yet I am not able to act on my own in space, as I am of higher importance here. "

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"No step on Snek..."

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[Stefan]

- "Ah..." - He stuttered for a second. - "I did not mean to shift the weight." - He bowed slightly, taking a second to look into the tea cup, it's warm vapors swirling upward. - "The feeling of over dilution describes me well as of late. I believe both of your offers are much appreciated." - Looking back, he nodded.

[Shinju]

Section One

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Kiku bowed as shortly after Allan and raised up her cup of lotus tea. She really loved the scent.

"I also believe my sister could be handy in space, she is one of these radical elements in our movement. And a very strong warrior with great knowledge of Kusari." She was thinking for a while before she took a sip. "But space isn't something that's bothering you right now, hai?"

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"No step on Snek..."

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[Stefan]

- "No." - The answer for her question came quickly to his lips, accompanied by a smile. He tried directing the subject.

- "Not wishing to presume, but dedication seems to be something evidently abundant on the teachings that the Chrysanthemums follow." - He felt the scent, instinctively taking the cup in his hands, letting more than he should. - "I think it was natural to seek the same teachings once mine dwindled."

[Dark_Knight]

Sun Koken flies her Serenity around, using the navigational info that Kiku provided. She docks her Serenity on Ainu, and walks to the airlock. Sun takes a deep breath, worried because of the possibility of being kidnapped on such a station. A worry that should not come over the Buddhist, after all her thoughts should be on neutrality and spiritual kindness with all including the ones on the Station. She enters the temple itself, her hands together in-front of her. Sun wears her dark orange Buddhist robes, she is barefoot an oddity being on a station. She peers into the fountain, remembering the pleasant requests of Kiku.

She looks both sides certain that no one is there, she pulls her robes down slightly which shows some of her sleeve Koi tattoos on either arm. Taking the water with both hands she spreads it over her head, and the back of the head along her tree tattoo. Satisfied, she pulls her robes back over her shoulders. Taking another deep breath, she enters the second section.

[Shinju]

Section Two

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Kiku was patiently waiting behind the door of the second section. Words about Sun's arrival quickly reached her, not soon enough however so she couldn't welcome her guest on the pad. Quietly she was observing her surroundings, at this time nobody was present in her shrine because other priestesses were called off, just to ease situation for Kiku's guest.

Suddenly her guest has reached Section two. Kiku made her first steps in the water towards Sun, bowing down slightly with her last step.

"Kon'nichiwa, Sun-san. I hope your travel was safe and without any disturbances." Said Kiku quietly, almost whispering it. After that she turned around and slowly began walking to the Hall.

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"No step on Snek..."

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[Dark_Knight]

Sun greets Kiku with a warm smile and a Buddhist bow, she speaks with a quiet voice "Konichiwa, Kiwako-san. My travel was pleasant and enlightening. Your temple is quite lovely" she says with her serene smile. She gently enters section two, placing her feet down as she remains quiet during the process.

[Shinju]

Section Two/Ceremony Hall

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Kiku kept observing Sun for a while, before she initiated her own procedure of cleanse. Few seconds later she opened the huge wooden door of the Ceremony hall. It was also empty, silent, yet magical. Kiku turned around to face Sun as soon as she walked in. "Here we are, Sun-san. You can walk yourself anywhere, beside small area around altair. It's forbidden to everyone beside priestesses, so it's nothing about you." Kiku crossed her arms and relocated herself to the huge wall with pieces of paper. "This is our wall, I am not sure if you've heard about them. All these papers stuck between stones and wood carry wishes and prayers of our sisters. Before I proceed, do you like Lotus tea? Or should I look for something else?"

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"No step on Snek..."

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