Saizo and Spring Kagero

A Support

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Spring Kagero: Well… what do you think?

Saizo: I think you have outdone yourself. Truly, it was not necessary to bring such extravagant paint supplies for this… activity.

Spring Kagero: It's okay. Princess Sharena was escastic to share her easels and oil paints with us.

Saizo: …She is a generous mistress, I suppose. Other things could be said about her, but yes.

Spring Kagero: I agree. Well, nonetheless, she hopes that whatever we produce can be hung on her wall. I doubt my art will be up to her standards.

Saizo: I have the rumours.

Spring Kagero: You have?

Saizo: Hell-scapes and ogres… And other ominous imagery.

Spring Kagero: It may not be everyone's cup of tea but it is mine.

Saizo: I never said I disproved. Still, I think it suits you.

Spring Kagero: Unlike this outfit?

Saizo: Yes.

Spring Kagero: At least your honest.

Saizo & Spring Kagero: [pause]

Spring Kagero: Well, how do you think you went? Your brow was quite furrowed as you painted.

Saizo: I never realised how unsteady my hand was until now… Perhaps I ought to practice more. It might make me more precise in battle. I believe I can understand your new weaponry now. With that artist hand, you could throw anything to a target.

Spring Kagero: Oh wow, thank you, Saizo.

Saizo: My art is likely amateur in comparison to yours though.

Spring Kagero: We all start somewhere. I would like to see it, Saizo.

Saizo: I hate to say it, but I'm embarrassed to show you the finished product.

Spring Kagero: [laughing] It's adorable, Saizo! What a cute rabbit.

Saizo: [blushing] It's childlike, I dislike it, but… I was inspired by your outfit. Your springtime cheer is… infectious.

Spring Kagero: I suppose it's only polite to show you mine.

Spring Kagero: [blushes]

Saizo: This is very powerful, Kagero.

Spring Kagero: Excuse me?

Saizo: It's me, isn't it? You drew a portrait of me, right? That movement in it, that's how you perceive me on the battle field, isn't it?

Spring Kagero: Yes, you are exactly right.

Saizo: I think you have genuine talent Kagero. I like how you make me look so fearsome and you use of monochrome colours ought to make you the envy of all artists.

Spring Kagero: [blushes] You are too much.

Saizo: I never knew this about you until now, but you have genuine talent at art, Kagero. I love it. I hope you don't mind, but I hope to see more of your pieces. The rumours do you know justice.

Spring Kagero: You've never flattered me like this before… Thank you, Saizo. I mean it.

Saizo: Thank you for showing me the beauty of art. I will admit, I may not be relaxed or meditated but I do have a new appreciation for leisure thanks to you.

Spring Kagero: Well then, I hope you find what's right for you. Thank you for indulging me though.