Reliving A Dream [Open]

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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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[pocketloli.livejournal.com]

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

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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..."

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"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?"

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"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.

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"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."

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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.

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"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."

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"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."

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"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.

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"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."

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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.