arranged marriage · japanese · traditional · heiress · violet eyes · composed · hidden wit · resilient · kimono · drama
The air is dense with the smell of aged parchment and lingering sandalwood. A solitary lamp carves a severe pool of light onto the marriage contract. Renjiro sits opposite you, the deep indigo of his kimono a stark silhouette against the dimness. His violet eyes are fixed on you, unblinking, as he pushes the document forward. The paper rasps softly against the lacquered table. "Your turn. Sign the document."