Reliving A Dream [Open]

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

A trip to the sensoriums would show to whoever was there that it was in use. Should they step in they would see an elaborate but simple stage with seats all around. The decor and architecture was that of Japanese origin, as were the seat and stage designs. It was very much a 20th century theater of Earth.

If they watched the stage, they would see someone performing with music. But it wasn't just any kind of performance and any kind of music - it was the art of kabuki. The person on the stage was in an elaborate kimono set and wore a long black wig. The face was white with red lips, black mascara and eye-lined eyes, slightly pinked cheeks. White hands came out of the kimono, soft and delicate. The performer appeared to be female from a distance. They also seemed to be deeply into the story that was being told on the stage, the performance simply called "Orochi."

Alright, so this person wasn't any Tamasaburo Bando, but they were decent.

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[shinkentakeru.livejournal.com]

Takeru into the area, he looked a faint smile gracing his lips. He gazed over at the stage and saw the performer and softly nodded. He took a seat and enjoyed the show

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

The performance was near the midpoint as the performer seemed to tranform from one persona to another - that of the Orochi. Eight large jars are placed on the stage as the indication that the performance is near the halfway point as the fan produced by the performer opened and they began to act as though they were drinking something.

Soon, the performer "shed" one of the kimonos for one that gave a more serpentine look and the fan was even different as well. Oh yes, this was the performance's climax.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

The sensoriums were always in use, and after the day Rein had, she needed this. Not only did Big Sis go crazy, but so did Signum, and she, being a tiny slip of a girl unwilling to hit them with anything harder then a rubber mallet (which she had purchased and now kept on her person at all times), Rein was reluctant to do anything but sulk and hope they got better.

However the performance at the sensoriums made Rein pause and sit down, watching with rapt fascination.

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

The performance was near the midpoint as the performer seemed to tranform from one persona to another - that of the Orochi. Eight large jars are placed on the stage as the indication that the performance is near the halfway point as the fan produced by the performer opened and they began to act as though they were drinking something.

Soon, the performer "shed" one of the kimonos for one that gave a more serpentine look and the fan was even different as well. Oh yes, this was the performance's climax.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

Sitting in rapt fascination, Rein was hard pressed not to make a sound. She wanted to capture the moment and she watched expectantly, waiting for the beautiful performance to finish.

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

The music became erratic but the performer was - for the most part - able to keep up with it. The character was obviously drunk off of what had been in the jars - poisoned sake - and was not dancing in the light of the moon while still drinking from the jars.

That is until they peered into one jar. They suddenly seemed to become frightened, almost ashamed as they hid their face behind the fan.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

Rein, so enthralled by the dancing, almost let out a sharp gasp of surprise but clapped her hands over her mouth. She couldn't make a sound, not yet. It wouldn't be polite.

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

The performance soon became erratic but then the movements slowed. It seemed as though either the character or the performer - more likely the character - was tired. The fan was left on the ground, almost as if it had been forgotten. They lowered to the ground slowly occasionally rising slightly again before lowering down to the ground again.

Soon though, the fan was picked up and dancing grew quick again. The dance became once again of a drunken one. Then, it seemed as though the character was revealing their true self - the great eight-headed serpent. They circled a jar of sake before turning round once or twice before wrapping a sleeve around one of their arms and head snapping out toward the seating, fan in the other hand, the open end pointed toward the scenery behind them.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

Swallowing down her excitement, Rein watched with rapt attention. There was going to be a bigger climax, she knew it!

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

There was no bigger climax as how the music had ended and the performer moved no more. Slowly the person on stage seemed to relax and look around. They honestly seemed to be surprised that someone was in the audience. They seemed to blink some before turning away. Were they embarrassed? Ashamed?

The fan in their hand closed before turning back to the one who was in the audience, slowly bowing but still remaining silent.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

Realizing that it was over, Rein smiled as she clapped quietly, nodding politely. She really had no idea how she was supposed to react in such a performance, and her usual exuberant yelling and cheering wouldn't work.

"Beautiful," said Rein.

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

The performer slowly looked up, a small smile tugging at their lips. How long had it been since they'd touched the stage? How long had it been...?

"Thank you," a very male voice spoke as the person slowly rose from the bow. "I know my onnagata still needs work. There are those who are better than I." But his thoughts were that he might as well be the last one out there.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

"Still amazing," said Rein honestly. "I've never seen a performance quite like it. Mid dances aren't quite as similar."

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

"I'm glad that you liked it then," he spoke, carefully removing removing the wig, revealing a band over shortish brunette locks. It appeared as thought the band is to keep the white from his hair. He was being very gentle with the wig, especially with how long and delicate it appeared to be.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

"I've never seen that kind of performance before," said Rein with a nod. "Is... this what they call Kabuki?"

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

Ryuunosuke nodded. "It is. At least it's of the many performances that are out there," he told her, "There are several different performances and there were originally various different schools of it. However various performances started combining the different schools into the kabuki that is known now..."

He fell silent, looking at the wig in his hands. "Or at least the kabuki that was known before my Earth was destroyed..."

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

"It's still wonderful to see," insisted Rein gently as she stood up and smiled at him, walking over to pat him on the shoulder, tiny woman she was. "I think having something, anything, of your homeworld with you is amazing. Ne?"

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

"It is," he said quietly. He looked to the woman, trying to give a smile. It was then that he remembered something he had been told.

"I hear you do tailoring of various sorts," he spoke, "If I gave you bolts of cloth to work with - and keep if you so wish - do you think you would be able to make some kimonos and hakamas for myself and a friend of mine?" He smiled a little. He had heard that she had been running out of materials to work with, so he figured he should help her out a little anyway.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

"Of course!" exclaimed Rein happily. "I can make it up for you. And don't worry, I got twice the cloth this time. I can make it and you can save your cloth for now if you want."

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

Ryuunosuke was honestly surprised at this and had in fact had been ready to give her some bolts of fabric. However if she already had some, perhaps he would save these until she needed them?

"Oh, thank you very much," he spoke, "I guess I will save those bolts of fabric until you need them then." He gave a smile. He hadn't even taken the make-up off yet.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

"Sounds good," said Rein with a smile. "I can use that in good time. We'll have to get you measured out and your friend too."

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

"Of course. I'll inform him soon then," he nodded. He would get in touch with Takeru soon, though now that they had found the Shiba mansion, that wouldn't be too long. He might even be close by just by chance.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

"Great! Do you have directions to my store? That's where most of my stuff is." asked Rein. "If not it's really easy to find."

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

"I don't have the directions, specifically not on me, but I've talked to enough people that I can find my way to it," he answered truthfully.

[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

"There's also a map function on your Omnicom, so you can use that." said Rein with a smile. "It's right next to a group of buildings around a park ring."

[shinkenryuu.livejournal.com]

He nodded. Of course there was. He had used it a couple times already. "I'll keep that in mind. Thank you," he told her.