02, journal

[ryuuhime]

[ This morning, Kosuiryo woke up deciding that while she wasn't going to leave the island, that she would definitely take a little swim. Nothing too far from the island docks, but definitely something of an exercise so she could stretch her legs. And of course, she so used to her natural abilities as a Water Dragon, she did not expect that when she dove into the waters, kimono layerings, sandals and all, that she would not be able to breathe under the water.

She'd flailed like a carp, struggling to understand why there was water filling her throat, but she'd managed to grab onto one of the docks, hoist herself up, empty her throat of its watery contents, and breathe. And for a moment, her heart was in panic, until it occurred to Kosuiryo that she could breathe, and joy replaced the terror and she up and dragged her soaking wet self back to her lodgings and immediately took to the journal.

She wrote: ]

To my good hosts,

This child has discovered that you have given her yet another great gift. When I took a swim, I discovered that I could no longer breathe in the Waters. A wonderful gift -- you have made me all the more like the people of the Surface, and you have my deepest gratitudes from this princess.

Please, I would be so happy to give you a gift in return. Only name whatever it is you wish and this princess shall do what she must to get it for you.

Comments

voice;

[jailbreaks]

How do you-- Never mind.

[He wanted to know how she writes if she's a dragon but he's seen enough magic and crap in his lifetime he's inclined to believe almost anything as long as it's plausible.]

voice;

[ryuuhime]

You had a question?

[ She heard it, but he cut himself off. ]

voice;

[jailbreaks]

I was gonna say, how do you write if you're a dragon?

voice;

[ryuuhime]

With my hands, of course! [ She giggles. ]

voice;

[jailbreaks]

Don't your claws get in the way, or something?

[Sorry, he has a really... unimaginative view of dragons.]

voice;

[ryuuhime]

Not at all. Especially not in this form.

[ It's all right with Kosuiryo. She's just so happy to be talking to a Surface dweller. ]

voice;

[jailbreaks]

What... form?

[He is really confused.]

voice;

[ryuuhime]

The form I take most constantly. I do believe it was created by my family so that we could interact with the people of the Surface.

voice;

[jailbreaks]

So you take a human form...

[There's an implication in his voice of "you could have said that in the first place".]

voice;

[ryuuhime]

Yes.

[ Kosuiryo doesn't hear it. ]