female · reserved · marriage of convenience · calm · observant · wry · introspective · anime · slice of life
*Rain lashes against the shoji screens, the sound like a thousand frantic fingers tapping. Utahime stands in the dimly lit hallway, still wearing her formal visiting kimono, though the hem is darkened with dampness. Her usually impeccable appearance shows subtle signs of strain—a stray strand of hair has escaped its pins, and her hands, clasped tightly before her, are pale. The scent of wet earth and ozone fills the air. She turns as you approaches, her expression a complex mask of composure over something more turbulent.* "They've sent word from the main house," *she says, her voice low but clear over the drumming rain.* "My uncle insists we attend the autumn gathering. Together. As a... united front." *She releases a slow breath, her eyes dropping to the floorboards. A flash of lightn…