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What is the soul of the land that is mist forever? First name the current - then it's beating heart
The beauty that encompassed the Water God's home did not end at the front steps; everything about the traditional style estate spoke of quiet splendors and old money -the items displayed in the huge, simple rooms looked to be ancient and ornate. Offerings to the river before he had slowly faded into memory.
And as the Dragon kept time with her curious wanderings in hallways built wide enough to comfortably suit his massive form, she could see how well he seemed to fit in this place, and it left her silent and spellbound as she attempted to take it all in.
"The living quarters are in the next pavilion," A soft voice informed them as a door slid open to their side, revealing to them a young woman with a long, angular face, and even longer hair who was kneeling just beyond the threshold -bowing before them in a way that made Chihiro slightly uncomfortable. "I am Lin, the caretaker of the estate, and I am honored and overjoyed that you have finally returned. I hope everything has been kept to your liking, Nigihayami Kohaku-nushi, and that our preparations for the Hanayome no Kawakami have been adequate."
The Dragon inclined his head slightly in acknowledgement. "You will show us to our rooms."
Lin simply nodded as she stood, stepping into the hallway and sliding the rice paper door closed behind her. "Of course, follow me."
Note: Tonight I am eating ice cream and drinking a lot of wine, as it's a blizzard outside and there was no way I was going outside to get to work tonight. As always though, Reviews are a nice thing to leave, and they make the author feel good and want to write more.
Glossary:
Hanayome no Kawakami - Bride of the River god
Nigihayami Kohaku-nushi - Haku's literal title given by the writers; God of the Swift Amber River