[ When he calls her by her name, Mari can't help, but grin even more. She's not sure what it is really, but maybe it's the exclusivity that she's given to him that might have something to do with it. Of course, the others around them know her by that name, but Seonho still got to call her that first. ]
A charmer as usual aren't you? I'm glad you saved it up for me while you were away.
[ She's raring to go now and glances back and forth just to make sure no one else would come up to interrupt them. ]
Ready when you are! I'll happily let you take the lead. I do have one request though.
[ She sticks out her index finger because it's just! One request. ]
Can we make a purchase of some good tea leaves and flowers please? I'm going to try and make some blends in my spare time which, as you know, I have a lot of.
[fortunately, sungrok is NOT hovering in the background pulling a "horny BONK" face...... for NOW!!
There's a thoughtful look on Seonho's face for a moment, before he smiles.]
I know just the place.
[he replies, then he'll start leading the way -- nodding at the servants as they pull open the door for them. there aren't many people traveling on the road directly outside the house, but the closer they get towards the town proper, the louder the obvious crowd milling about is.]
There are a few teahouses past the main market. Most of the foreign shops are on that road, so you might be able to find other items while we're there.
[as for flowers, there are markets galore that sell those. most of them pressed and already in mixed with other concoctions, but they can take their time perusing.]
...I imagine it must be very dull to be cooped up in that house, especially compared to what you're used to.
Teahouses, you say? Color me intrigued then. I'm looking forward to seeing what they're like.
[ Mari follows his lead carefully lifting the skirt of her robe so it doesn't impede her walking. And then she waves to the servants to say bye before putting down her hand realizing that they're probably not used to the casual gesture, but oh well. ]
Well, I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't bored some moments, but I've been making do.
[ She holds up her hands to wiggle her fingers playfully. ]
I'm rather handy when I put my mind to it. The servants have been pretty accomodating when I asked for some paper and a brush so I've gotten some journaling done, some light sketching, some arithmetic... Actually, remind me to teach you some Sudoku when you have more downtime.
Basically, I spend time, trying to find out how to spend time. I think one of the younger serving girls might be up to show me how they sew clothing and other textiles too.
[ She's adaptable in a strange way. Looking at the tapestry of her circumstances she's able to focus on one part and make something out of it. She grins at Seonho though.]
I do think I would rather be spending time with you though.
[Seonho listens carefully, feeling both relief and not some small amount of fondness when Mari makes it clear that she's been doing her best, despite the circumstances set against her. It couldn't have been easy. Even Seonho had found his own life stifling after he'd returned from the island. Fitting himself back into the same rules and constrictions had been difficult at first, so he can't imagine how it must feel for Mari, who's obviously used to freedom, having to endure the usual restrictions, and then all the ones for women too. It's yet another sign of how narrow his viewpoint is -- for all of his grand talk about making it a better world for others, he can't even begin to understand how it must feel for his own people.
Huijae would know, and yet, Huijae was no longer on speaking terms with him. Which was probably for the better. He can't imagine anything more annoying than for her to have to explain something that should have been obvious in the first place. But it's still a shame -- he feels like Mari would like speaking with Huijae. ...Not that she can't still talk to her, but...
Seonho glances down at Mari at her answer -- and there's a moment where his eyes reflect his surprise. Spending time? With him? There's a beat or two when Seonho remembers that Mari is different from the others -- there's no reason why she'd refuse to be around him. There's no reason at all, but... he feels grateful that she wants to all the same.]
...Are you certain? [there's a smile in his voice, even as he asks] I've been told that my skill with the needle is pitiful to look upon, and my knowledge even more lacking.
[The sun is bright in the sky, but the heat hasn't settled in yet. It's really the perfect morning for an outing.]
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[ When he calls her by her name, Mari can't help, but grin even more. She's not sure what it is really, but maybe it's the exclusivity that she's given to him that might have something to do with it. Of course, the others around them know her by that name, but Seonho still got to call her that first. ]
A charmer as usual aren't you? I'm glad you saved it up for me while you were away.
[ She's raring to go now and glances back and forth just to make sure no one else would come up to interrupt them. ]
Ready when you are! I'll happily let you take the lead. I do have one request though.
[ She sticks out her index finger because it's just! One request. ]
Can we make a purchase of some good tea leaves and flowers please? I'm going to try and make some blends in my spare time which, as you know, I have a lot of.
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There's a thoughtful look on Seonho's face for a moment, before he smiles.]
I know just the place.
[he replies, then he'll start leading the way -- nodding at the servants as they pull open the door for them. there aren't many people traveling on the road directly outside the house, but the closer they get towards the town proper, the louder the obvious crowd milling about is.]
There are a few teahouses past the main market. Most of the foreign shops are on that road, so you might be able to find other items while we're there.
[as for flowers, there are markets galore that sell those. most of them pressed and already in mixed with other concoctions, but they can take their time perusing.]
...I imagine it must be very dull to be cooped up in that house, especially compared to what you're used to.
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[ Mari follows his lead carefully lifting the skirt of her robe so it doesn't impede her walking. And then she waves to the servants to say bye before putting down her hand realizing that they're probably not used to the casual gesture, but oh well. ]
Well, I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't bored some moments, but I've been making do.
[ She holds up her hands to wiggle her fingers playfully. ]
I'm rather handy when I put my mind to it. The servants have been pretty accomodating when I asked for some paper and a brush so I've gotten some journaling done, some light sketching, some arithmetic... Actually, remind me to teach you some Sudoku when you have more downtime.
Basically, I spend time, trying to find out how to spend time. I think one of the younger serving girls might be up to show me how they sew clothing and other textiles too.
[ She's adaptable in a strange way. Looking at the tapestry of her circumstances she's able to focus on one part and make something out of it. She grins at Seonho though.]
I do think I would rather be spending time with you though.
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Huijae would know, and yet, Huijae was no longer on speaking terms with him. Which was probably for the better. He can't imagine anything more annoying than for her to have to explain something that should have been obvious in the first place. But it's still a shame -- he feels like Mari would like speaking with Huijae. ...Not that she can't still talk to her, but...
Seonho glances down at Mari at her answer -- and there's a moment where his eyes reflect his surprise. Spending time? With him? There's a beat or two when Seonho remembers that Mari is different from the others -- there's no reason why she'd refuse to be around him. There's no reason at all, but... he feels grateful that she wants to all the same.]
...Are you certain? [there's a smile in his voice, even as he asks] I've been told that my skill with the needle is pitiful to look upon, and my knowledge even more lacking.
[The sun is bright in the sky, but the heat hasn't settled in yet. It's really the perfect morning for an outing.]
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If you don't fill them up with anything, then they'll remain lacking.
[ She passes by the kite seller and stops to admire the designs. ]
Then again, I'm not expecting you to become a sewing master anytime soon. There are other ways to spend time together, right?