Spend some time with dad

[crow_dad]

Who: Kogarasumaru
Broadcast: Nope
Action: Iskaulit
When: Today until the 11th

Iskaulit - The Dojo

[This is a place where Kogarasumaru offers swordsmanship lessons but also a chance for people to spar in safety. However, today this space doesn't appear to be used for either of those things. In fact, if one is to come to this space for either they will instead find the tiny sword dancing. There's no music but it almost seems like it doesn't require it really. There's a sort of tranquility to his expression as he moves before he turns towards the one who has stepped inside and offers a smile as he holds his hand out towards that person.]

Will you watch or dance?

[He's now paused in his motions as he waits for the answer.]


Iskaulit - Fox Park

[Despite the snow, there is a pretty young man sitting there with a fox sleeping on his lap while he strokes the fur gently. He has no shoes or gloves on and clearly doesn't appear to be bothered by the snow. Is it cold? Well he's showing no signs of caring about that or even recognizing the fact and instead just enjoying the company of his companion.

Seeing someone, he lifts a finger to his painted lips in a soft shhh before smiling.]

Softly now. This little one sleeps.


Iskaulit - Hallway

[At some point he'll be found simply standing in a hallway looking thoughtful. There's really not much else going on honestly. He's just sort of looking off into the distance pondering something. At least until he notices that he isn't alone. At that point he'll turn with one of his customary smiles.]

Would you happen to be able to tell this father which establishment you would recommend for drinks? I would like to partake in one right now.

[Who better to ask than another person, right?]

Comments

[scalpelofmarmora]

Makes sense. They begin to see you as part of their environment, something they can interact with.

[The fox on his lap very much proves that. There were others around, but since Ulaz had been moving until recently they might have been giving him some space]

I have seen it, but never come in. Surprising I haven't before now. Lyall mentioned these creatures to me some time ago and I still hadn't come to see them.

[crow_dad]

They are quite lovely. For now they are resting but there are times when one can come here to play with them.

[He looks around the area they're in.]

As far as I can tell no one owns this place now. I am thinking of taking it over so they may have better care.

[scalpelofmarmora]

It would make sense. This weather is usually the kind that make animals want to stay somewhere warm.

[He crouches down slowly, looking at the little creature still asleep before looking back at Koga]

That is a good thought. If you would like assistance, I'd be happy to assist.

[crow_dad]

I would welcome that. Come. Sit with me.

[He pats the blanket he's sitting on.]

Let us get them used to your scent.

[scalpelofmarmora]

[Ulaz nodded, moving over to sit beside Koga. He looked at the animal still sleeping, but let it rest. It wasn't a domestic animal after all]

Do you come here with them often?

[crow_dad]

At times. These little ones remind me of the animal friends of some of my children. It brings me fond memories I like to think about.

[scalpelofmarmora]

Your children kept pets? This would be a good reminder of them then, being surrounded by so many.

[Yes, he does remember children means other swords]

[crow_dad]

Rather than pets I would say they were more...familiars. Companions in furry bodies.

[scalpelofmarmora]

Familiars? They are similar to yourself and your children? You are swords. Were they created as well or were they adopted by your children.

[crow_dad]

They are part of who my children are. Their lore. Each of us has a story that has led to why we are so well known in Japan. Sometimes that involves animals and when the sword is summoned that portion of the lore can take on the appearance of an animal companion. Such as a fox or even tigers.

[scalpelofmarmora]

Huh... so they are essentially part of the same sword. The animals being part of it as well.

[He looked down at the fox]

So it is all based on the story?

[crow_dad]

That is where our natures come from. Our names.

[He puts a hand over his chest.]

I am "the little crow". The Kogarasumaru is a midpoint between the straight sword and the katana, something like the father of the katana. Which is what makes me who I am as you see me.

[scalpelofmarmora]

Very interesting. Which is why you have so many children as well?

[crow_dad]

Rather I have so many children because people continue to make so many swords.

[scalpelofmarmora]

But they are not all the same type of swords as you or even as each other, correct?

[crow_dad]

Not all. Some are the same as others. But even then they are all so unique in their own ways as well. It's wonderful really.

[scalpelofmarmora]

I only met one other, but if more of your children show up, I should like to meet them.

[He glanced over at the snow around them, having thought he saw movement]

[crow_dad]

I would like that. I think they would find you to be a very interesting person.

[After all, they're all used to being surrounded by humans.]

[scalpelofmarmora]

I seem to have that problem here. People are unused to seeing Galra so they are curious. One of the previous planets I could barely get through the crowds because of the number of curious people.

[crow_dad]

You know, I've had people rather fascinated with me as well. I had not realized my hair would be so odd.

[scalpelofmarmora]

It does seem to be unusual compared to how most on these planets wear it. I can see why they would find it interesting. At least in the Fleet, people seem to get over the surprise quickly enough.

[crow_dad]

Or not be surprised at all.

[As was the case with himself when he first saw Ulaz.]

I like this Fleet for that.

[scalpelofmarmora]

Or at all.

[He had not really been surprised to meet Kogarasumaru. Of course he'd met one of his children before so he was aware of them being swords]

The number of beings I have met in the fleet has surprised me and rarely have people seemed uneasy with me.

[crow_dad]

You are not at all hostile. Rather you are simply openly curious. It is something is quite comforting in uncertain circumstances.

[scalpelofmarmora]

I would prefer to be thought too curious than to be thought of as hostile. I suppose it could be. I would rather people ask about me rather than assuming they know.