[076] - [Video]

[wavesoakedlegs]

[When Mitsuhide turns the feed on, he is sat on his desk. The SFC shows the inkwells and art tools resting on it, as well as the piece of parchment he is working on. When satisfied that the feed shows himself properly, Mitsuhide nods, and picks up his brush again.]

On the 26th, it is Tama's birthday... well. Gracia's birthday. That is the name the rest of you use for her, isn't it? I suppose Tama is something reserved only for my use, but I have now used it often enough that I forget, sometimes.

[He lowers a gaze and starts to work again.]

I say this so that her friends know, and so she can tell me how she might wish to celebrate. So, my girl? What is your wish?

[Mitsuhide grows silent then, but leaves the feed turned on for a few minutes until he puts his brush to the side again, examines his work and smiles softly. After waiting another few moments his gaze meets the SFC's camera again.]

You know, Vatheon, many of you are incredibly talented artists. I cannot say I often indulge in the more visual arts, but the amount of lovely paintings I have seen lately has made me want to.

[He holds the piece of parchment up for all to see. It's an ink-wash painting depicting a young lady sat on a box in the middle of a forest, a bunch of flowers in her hands; anyone who knows Gracia would recognise it as her.]

What do you think of my latest effort?

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[kagayakashi]

Okay, Father! I hope that with this small endeavor, I'll make you proud!

[ She was counting on the artistic skills passed down from one Akechi to the other. If there was any semblance of that trait in her, Gracia begged forit to manifest now. She leaves the SFC for about ten to fifteen minutes, returning only when she's manages to find the suitable materials needed for her painting. She doesn't switch the feed back on, however. It's another thirty minutes before Gracia finally returns, thr SFC in Video this time, hiding her parchment behind her back. She looks rather embarrassed. ]

I'm finished, but please don't laugh at it! Your own painting of me inspired my painting, Father! [ Gracia shows him her work with a quick roll of the parchment, and all in all....it's not too bad. There's an obvious amount of effort put into it, judging from the way the strokes were neat and perhaps a little too stiff. There's even a hint of the uniqueness that defines the young lady; she attempted to draw Mitsuhide with his sword out, posing for the picture. He's ready for battle, but besides Mitsuhide taking up mpst of the parchment's space, Gracia also drew his enemies with box heads and messy pomytails, horns coming out of their heads, and some even decked out in flowery robes. Speaking of flowers, there's a whole bunch of them drawn all over her faher's figure. Though suffice to say, the flowers were the most attractive things there.

There is also a puppy next to his leg. Makes sense. ]

What do you think?

[wavesoakedlegs]

[When Gracia appears on the feed, Mitsuhide looks up with a smile. He has been working on his art of Motochika in the meantime, and is nearly finished.]

Let me see...

[Well, that's... interesting, at least.]

[Mitsuhide can't quite work out what his daughter's aim was, beyond a representation of her hero worship. The enemies with box heads? The sheer random nature of much of it is a reflection of her young nature, for sure. Not that he's going to tell her that. Instead he just says:]

You've put a lot of effort in, my girl.

[He smiles softly, a thought occuring to him.]

I have an idea. Do you wish to play a game with me?

[kagayakashi]

[ Her eyes grow wide with excitement. She lets out a long "ooh!" before speaking. ]

A game? I love games! What shall we do, Father?

[wavesoakedlegs]

A game involving these paints, and art.

[A bow of the head.]

Come to me, and I shall show you what I have in mind.

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[kagayakashi]

How intriguing! I'm on my way, Father!

[ She switches the SFC off and finds him quick enough. ]

Father, I'm ready! Teach me how to play! [ SHe flashes him a bright smile. ]