Nahyuta Sahdmadhi (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
ephemerous) wrote2016-11-01 02:21 pm
ephemerous) wrote2016-11-01 02:21 pm
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All messenger birds/private conversations/amulet communications may be directed to Nahyuta here!
All messenger birds/private conversations/amulet communications may be directed to Nahyuta here!
[Nahyuta is following his usual evening routine, in the midst of tidying things away in the lounge and kitchen before his evening meditation. When Rayfa approaches, though, the interruption is not an unwelcome one. He stops to turn to her.]
I-- [He's about to protest once again at 'Braid Head', but it's too late in the evening for an argument, so he thinks better of it.] ...I am your humble servant as always, Your Benevolence. How might I assist you?
I-- [He's about to protest once again at 'Braid Head', but it's too late in the evening for an argument, so he thinks better of it.] ...I am your humble servant as always, Your Benevolence. How might I assist you?
You will be pleased to hear that I wish to throw a celebration to commemorate my day of birth.
[ she looks so smug about it too. ]
I wish for your assistance in invitations and finding a location. Unless you think our home is suitable for this event.
[ she looks so smug about it too. ]
I wish for your assistance in invitations and finding a location. Unless you think our home is suitable for this event.
Ah, how wonderful. [It's easy for Nahyuta to school a smile and act like has no idea what's already being planned. He has more than enough practice of feigning ignorance from back home.]
How many guests would you like to invite? Accounting for your friends here, and those from our realm, perhaps our apartment is too small.
[Don't think he hasn't noticed all the people you've been befriending, Rayfa!!]
How many guests would you like to invite? Accounting for your friends here, and those from our realm, perhaps our apartment is too small.
[Don't think he hasn't noticed all the people you've been befriending, Rayfa!!]
I wrote letters to some acquaintances and friends, telling them I wish to receive a gift from them.
[ too forward... and shameless. ]
I suppose my guest list will have thirty attendees at best.
[ I ALMOST TYPED THIRSTY PEOPLE ]
[ too forward... and shameless. ]
I suppose my guest list will have thirty attendees at best.
[ I ALMOST TYPED THIRSTY PEOPLE ]
Edited (wording) 2016-12-05 08:50 (UTC)
[Thirsty for Rayfa getting one year closer to the tall bara dream.]
Then why don't you leave the arrangements with me? [As her regent, arranging her party would have been his duty back home, after all.] And if you have any specific requests, be sure to let me know.
Then why don't you leave the arrangements with me? [As her regent, arranging her party would have been his duty back home, after all.] And if you have any specific requests, be sure to let me know.
[ rayfa actually brightens up, pleased with the response she received!!!! this is probably the first time (that isn't in the artbook) that she looks pleased with him. ]
Truly? Then... Then I shall write down the names of my guests for you, and you shall invite them! [ so excited!!! ]
Truly? Then... Then I shall write down the names of my guests for you, and you shall invite them! [ so excited!!! ]
[Nahyuta's smile becomes a more genuine one in return, glad to see she's so happy.]
I will ensure each of them receive an invitation, [The ones that haven't seen Dhurke's invitation already, at any rate,] and ensure you have a suitable venue.
If we were to have a banquet as well, what foods would be your preference?
I will ensure each of them receive an invitation, [The ones that haven't seen Dhurke's invitation already, at any rate,] and ensure you have a suitable venue.
If we were to have a banquet as well, what foods would be your preference?
We once spoke before of sashimi, so I wish to serve that in my celebration. Some traditional Khura'inese dishes, as well. But I wish to eat mostly foreign food.
[ she nods, placing her palms together to clap once. ]
Thank you, Nahyuta!
[ WOAH did she just say his name?????? ]
[ she nods, placing her palms together to clap once. ]
Thank you, Nahyuta!
[ WOAH did she just say his name?????? ]
[!!!!!!!!!!!
He's so caught off guard by that, he just kind of blinks at her, before he finds his voice again.]
... You are welcome, Rayfa.
[He can do names too if she will. Does this mean she doesn't hate him after all?!??!]
He's so caught off guard by that, he just kind of blinks at her, before he finds his voice again.]
... You are welcome, Rayfa.
[He can do names too if she will. Does this mean she doesn't hate him after all?!??!]
Sleep well.
[He inclines his head in return, and as she heads back to her room, he's radiant with happiness -- quite literally.
Seeing how excited she is only makes him more determined, wishing to ensure her surprise party is the best it can possibly be.]
[He inclines his head in return, and as she heads back to her room, he's radiant with happiness -- quite literally.
Seeing how excited she is only makes him more determined, wishing to ensure her surprise party is the best it can possibly be.]
[ once they've gotten home from the party, rayfa immediately runs to her room, leaving nahyuta and dhurke to deal with all the presents she's received. they can set it down in the living room or something, whatever! rayfa only comes out of her room maybe an hour or so later and slips a letter in the gap of nahyuta's door to his bedroom.
the letter is in khura'inese, and he'll be able to hear her scuttling away immediately (if he's in his room now, anyway) after the letter has been delivered. ]
the letter is in khura'inese, and he'll be able to hear her scuttling away immediately (if he's in his room now, anyway) after the letter has been delivered. ]
Braid Head,
I am truly appreciative of the effort you have made for my birthday celebration. I am unable to speak of this to you as it is difficult to do so face to face, so I hope that this letter will be suitable enough. Perhaps I will be more comfortable speaking to you as a sister in the future. Please do not be offended, as it is still very difficult.
I do not wish for you to be offended when I refer to you as Braid Head, as well. It is not meant as an insult, but rather, a term of endearment. However, I will try to be more careful of my usage of it, so that you do not feel embarrassed in public if it truly bothers you so much.
However, it is very easy to say thank you. I had never celebrated my day of birth in that manner, and it was an experience I will never forget. I do hope that you can inform me when your day of birth is, so that I may also surprise you in the same way, or possibly even do more.
I also look forward to our next food excursion.
Do not speak of this letter to anyone, including myself. If you wish to respond to this letter, then you may do so by writing to me.
Truly Yours,
Rayfa Padma Khura'in
I-- I beg your pardon?
[Nahyuta hopes he misheard that, or this is supposed to mean something profound that he just hasn't explained yet. But no, it literally just sounds like he's being called an old man.]
[Nahyuta hopes he misheard that, or this is supposed to mean something profound that he just hasn't explained yet. But no, it literally just sounds like he's being called an old man.]
[There's a groan that's audible even through the link, along with the uncomfortably warm sensation of Nahyuta's embarrassment.]
Rayfa... [It has to be Rayfa. There's no way Dhurke would do something like that.] Dare I ask why she has decided I should know this?
Rayfa... [It has to be Rayfa. There's no way Dhurke would do something like that.] Dare I ask why she has decided I should know this?
[siiigh] I do not think there is much she takes kindly to about me.
Please disregard any such requests of hers in future, Zenyatta. You are not one of her subjects, therefore she has no authority to give you orders.
Please disregard any such requests of hers in future, Zenyatta. You are not one of her subjects, therefore she has no authority to give you orders.
[Though he does not quite laugh this time it's there in his voice nonetheless, bubbling up between his words.]
Fear not. I am not so easily commanded- but I could not resist making an exception for this particular instance. [then, more gently:] Give her time.
Fear not. I am not so easily commanded- but I could not resist making an exception for this particular instance. [then, more gently:] Give her time.
[There's a long sigh on his end. Even patience like Nahyuta's has its limits.]
I am trying.
I am trying.
[On Christmas morning, there is a small box delivered to Nahyuta’s place of residence. It’s wrapped in gold paper and topped with a green bow. A little note is tucked beneath it.]
Nahyuta,
Hap’piraki! Hope these come in handy. I saw them and they reminded me of you! Merry Christmas :)
-Maya Fey
[Inside the long box lies a set of yellow prayer beads and a small, silver lotus charm attached. Please don’t throw them at anyone...]
Nahyuta,
Hap’piraki! Hope these come in handy. I saw them and they reminded me of you! Merry Christmas :)
-Maya Fey
[Inside the long box lies a set of yellow prayer beads and a small, silver lotus charm attached. Please don’t throw them at anyone...]
[Considering Nahyuta doesn't celebrate Christmas, he wasn't expecting to receive any gifts from anyone, especially after the generosity that was shown for Rayfa's party. So to receive a gift the next day is a pleasant surprise, so much so that he can't help but contact Maya to let her know.]
Thank you for the gift, Maya Fey. It is both beautiful and practical.
[He sends her an image to show that he's wearing it in place of his usual red prayer beads. Perhaps these new ones will be saved for special occasions.]
Thank you for the gift, Maya Fey. It is both beautiful and practical.
[He sends her an image to show that he's wearing it in place of his usual red prayer beads. Perhaps these new ones will be saved for special occasions.]
[ rayfa knocks on nahyuta's doorstep and immediately leaves. when he opens the door, he'll find a small box on the floor, addressed to him. in the box is a mug. there is a small envelope, and a letter which reads: ]
Braid Head,
You may drink your pumpkin spice latte in this. If father asks who gave this to you, you must not speak a word.
Yours truly,
Rayfa Padma Khura'in
[ inside the mug is a necklace, too. a butterfly necklace — purple, which seems fitting for nahyuta. there's no mention of anything of it from the letter, though. ]
Braid Head,
You may drink your pumpkin spice latte in this. If father asks who gave this to you, you must not speak a word.
Yours truly,
Rayfa Padma Khura'in
[ inside the mug is a necklace, too. a butterfly necklace — purple, which seems fitting for nahyuta. there's no mention of anything of it from the letter, though. ]
Edited 2016-12-25 06:24 (UTC)
[Although Nahyuta is starting to find all this letter-writing and secrecy a little absurd, he's trying to be patient with Rayfa. So, rather than try to speak to her face to face or contact her over the amulet, he slides another note under her door.]
Your Benevolence,
Thank you for the mug. I am sure it will be very useful.
However, inside the mug I found a necklace. Did you drop this in by mistake? If so, please let me know, and I can give it back to you.
Your humble servant,
Nahyuta
[... She didn't mention it in the letter, after all! And she did get a lot of jewellery at the party, which makes him think it might be a genuine mistake.]
Your Benevolence,
Thank you for the mug. I am sure it will be very useful.
However, inside the mug I found a necklace. Did you drop this in by mistake? If so, please let me know, and I can give it back to you.
Your humble servant,
Nahyuta
[... She didn't mention it in the letter, after all! And she did get a lot of jewellery at the party, which makes him think it might be a genuine mistake.]
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