[eventually, they stop and turn into a narrow doorway with violet curtains which opens into a small lobby - candles burn to light the place, and Hibiki exchanges a few murmured words with the youkai at the front, one whose eyes are red, whose hair is short and an odd shade of blue green, in a robe that seems to shimmer from the candlelight. the entire establishment seems at odds with the bustle of the modern world only a short way off, yet nothing can be heard to suggest that.
the host gestures them to follow, and Hibiki does, assured that Kamui would be close behind. behind sliding doors illuminated enough to show they're occupied, different snatches of fragrance are past the different rooms. this one more spicy, this one more floral - gone swiftly as they pass. and then they come to one where they are allowed to go in, a room more like a booth with a tatami mat and floor pillows, where a lantern hangs overhead and lights from their presence. most notable is the table in the center, bearing an ornate incense burner.
settling down on a pillow without more preamble, Hibiki looks sideways at Kamui.]
Did you want something?
[they're fine with or without refreshments, but consider it a gift for coming with them.]
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[eventually, they stop and turn into a narrow doorway with violet curtains which opens into a small lobby - candles burn to light the place, and Hibiki exchanges a few murmured words with the youkai at the front, one whose eyes are red, whose hair is short and an odd shade of blue green, in a robe that seems to shimmer from the candlelight. the entire establishment seems at odds with the bustle of the modern world only a short way off, yet nothing can be heard to suggest that.
the host gestures them to follow, and Hibiki does, assured that Kamui would be close behind. behind sliding doors illuminated enough to show they're occupied, different snatches of fragrance are past the different rooms. this one more spicy, this one more floral - gone swiftly as they pass. and then they come to one where they are allowed to go in, a room more like a booth with a tatami mat and floor pillows, where a lantern hangs overhead and lights from their presence. most notable is the table in the center, bearing an ornate incense burner.
settling down on a pillow without more preamble, Hibiki looks sideways at Kamui.]
Did you want something?
[they're fine with or without refreshments, but consider it a gift for coming with them.]