Of Books, Paintings and Mononoke.((open RP, library))

[edomedpeddler.livejournal.com]

Having received directions to the library, Kusuriyuri found himself a little baffled by the sheer number of books availible. He glanced around himself, relieved the walls were covered in bookcases. The moving pictures were too close to mononoke, and though he appeared unruffled, that all his instincts and tools told him there were no mononoke when his senses insisted there should be bothered him.

Another thing that was off was how differently everyone behaved. He wasn't used to the boldness, the confusion over simple conversations, having to be embarrassingly direct. Though, in his profession, directness was more expected than most. It was almost barbaric, but in a way, almost childlike. It wasn't something that bothered him, just something that would take getting used to. It wasn't in his nature to be as direct as some of the people he talked to.

It was in his nature to seek out answers, though. And, here, within the vast number of tomes, he would find answers.

Now, where to begin? Trusting the path that has served him well, he selects a book at random. After the first choice, the way becomes clearer.

((OOC: I know he can sometimes be difficult to understand. Just ask and I'll provided 'translation' or go with confusion *grins*))

Comments

[edomedpeddler.livejournal.com]

"I have not met many foreigners. My travels kept me from them. It is disconcerting," he murmurs, his eyes on the book. "If I may be so presumptuous, how did you adjust?" Assuming that Kaga has. Kusuriyuri is in need of information in order to prepare himself for his class, and learning to approach those foreign to him was a wise place to begin.

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

"I don't...I haven't completely adjusted to it, myself. Back in Japan I didn't deal with as many foreigners as domestic chefs. And it would only be for a few days, at most. Being around them for an extended period of time is a new experience for me as well. Sometimes...I don't like it."

[edomedpeddler.livejournal.com]

"That is so," Kusuriyuri agrees. It is a relief to have someone to talk to that will not overtax him by trying to figure out just how and what to say. "Then, together, we shall work hard." He nods. This is the best. "Perhaps, we may drink together some time, then?" Sake, tea, it didn't matter, just the company of a countryman and the ritual of togetherness would be soothing.

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

"We can, if you like." It had been a while since he had any sort of repast with anyone. And if this man was interested, it had also been a while since he's done a tea ceremony, as well.

[edomedpeddler.livejournal.com]

Kusuriyuri bows. "I am unfortunately unable until after my class, but I would be delighted to after."

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

"A class? It wouldn't happen to be the Divination class, would it?"

[edomedpeddler.livejournal.com]

"That is so," Kusuriyuri acknowledges. "You have signed up for it, if I recall correctly, Kaga-san."

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

"I have. So you're Kusuriyuri-sensei?"

[edomedpeddler.livejournal.com]

"That is so," he replies with a small smile. "It is a pleasure to meet you," he adds.

[gourmetchairman.livejournal.com]

"Likewise, sensei." He turned back to his book.