Have You Ever Seen The Rain

Kiyo loved all of her grandchildren equally, there was no doubt about it, but it could definitely be said that her and Iki had more of a special connection than the others. Her elegant granddaughter had been training in the ways of the Geisha since she’d been very young, spending most days at her side learning about herbs, ladyship, scribing and music. Having grown up a noble lady, Kiyo was well versed in all of them. Ikigai was excelling marvelously, turning into the perfect prim and proper Geisha under the silver woman’s tutelage, but music had certainly seemed to be the girl’s greatest passion. The former Onna Daimyo had been ecstatic to hear about her prodigy’s desire to hold a concert for Ashen. It would be perfect for the turn of winter and for her family to see how far she’d come.

The Apothaker hadn’t done anything to help her put it together unless the girl had asked, which had been relatively few times. This was her big event and it was her time to shine. Thus, when the day came Kiyo was quick to arrive. Like her grandson, Oki, she’d brought a gift of her own. Aki, her primate companion, carried two bowls, both with incense burning in them. The smell was soothing and intended to help whoever smelled it to relax, hopefully to further their experience. The primate placed them on either side of the Azumaya as Kiyo placed herself by her family, a kiss being given to the heads of her grandchildren and a respectful bow of her head given to Hattori, Venom and Plague before she settled herself to listen.