[video] un: matsukaze

[leafwhistle]

[Not everyone is a natural at public speaking— the samurai in the video makes it clear he's counted among the many that struggle with this with the way he shifts after he turns the video on, almost pulling his leg up into a more casual sit, before resettling into seiza. He smiles but it's hesitant, guarded.]

Hello. Some of you may be seeing me for the first time— I'm Kaedehara Kazuha.

I wanted to make an announcement and an offer. I recently acquired a license to conduct blade-making business here in Nippon. As the last successor of the Isshin Art, it's my duty to my ancestors to restore our traditional smithing practices.

[He doesn't have this all as well planned out as he hoped, as he pauses after, his eyes lowering thoughtfully, somewhat hesitant.]

Some of the techniques cannot be replicated with the materials usually available in Nippon and I am admittedly inexperienced, though I hope to prove myself through skill. I plan to experiment utilizing the local magics and hopefully, eventually kizuna.

...I do not take commissions currently. However, I am offering free restorations, reforging, and other services on existing weapons, in exchange for being given time to study your weaponry.

Thank you.

[He smiles at the camera, bows a little in gratitude, then shuts it off.]

Comments

[cultivatingdisaster]

No work needed. But if it's looking, I'd be happy to show off. My sword is an old one.

I could come by any time and let you examine Fang Xin.

[leafwhistle]

I would be indebted to you. Please allow me to share some wine with you, or if you are not inclined to drink, perhaps I could cook you a meal.

That's a beautiful name— I'm eager to see the sword it belongs to. I make my home and forge in the bakeneko village of Shingu in Wakayama. For those unable to teleport, it is some distance though... I understand if you'd hesitate for such a visit. I could always come to you.

What might be my new friend's name?

[cultivatingdisaster]

Tea would be fine, if you have any?

The distance isn't a problem, if you don't mind the wait? I'd be happy to come to you.

[And in doing so explore a little and see this village as well as this man's forge.]

Ah, I apologise. Where are my manners? My name is Xie Lian.

[Of course his manners had gone out of the window in favour of talking about his sword!]

[leafwhistle]

I would honored to have you for tea then, and I hardly mind the wait. As I chose to live far from the cities, it's only expected.

[He's a man most suited to nature and poetry, rather than the walls and busy sounds of the city.]

No need to apologize. Since introductions have been had, if you should choose to spend the night, I would be happy to offer it to you. It's not very lavish accommodations, however it should be comfortable.

[cultivatingdisaster]

[Xie Lian has a feeling they will get along well. His own home in Little Edo was away from most, keeping his distance was as much for their safety as his own.

He smiled, kind and gentle and with understanding and acceptance.]

As long as there is a roof over my head I count that as lavish enough.

[As someone who had frequently slept rough, even in caves when he could find them or abandoned homes, Xie Lian was entirely not fussy when it came to places to sleep.]

So I thank you for your generosity. I will make my way to you shortly.

[And isn't it a shame he couldn't use the distance shortening array to get there. He would have to walk, or run. Running may cut down the time a great deal.]

[leafwhistle]

Haha, we're of like minds then. I'm looking forward to speaking with you over tea. Might you have any interest in poetry?

[Not too many people really shared Kazuha's specific interests— He's someone who is quite at home within the elements and living the wanderer's life, taking inspiration from the breeze, the rustle of the trees, the bubbling of a river. He can spend hours meditating alone in nature, deep in contemplation.

His smile is maybe a bit more open.]

I'll prepare my guest room. I don't often have company.

[cultivatingdisaster]

It's been a while but yes, I enjoy listening to poetry.

[How interesting, most of Xie Lian's life had been living within nature and meditation to further his Cultivation.

With a bright smile, Xie Lian gave a little bow, awkward as it may seem while on camera.]

Thank you. I'll be with you soon!