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Floating Mountain Hatsugama
A voice rings out from the page:
"Perhaps if you could count to three first, as those small, awkwardly clad creatures did - oh, or now. Now it is then.
Greetings, honored patron. The Floating Mountain Teahouse cordially invites you to the first tea brewing of the year, also known as hatsugama. We are pleased to present for your delicate palate Bai Hao Yin Zhen, a delicate white tea from the Fujian province of China; a fitting tea for new beginnings as it is cultivated from the first delicate buds of the tea plants. We shall also be pleased to serve you complimentary Hanabira Mochi, a traditional New Year's confection, and Ozoni お雑煮, a special miso-based soup enjoyed in the morning on New Year’s Day in Japan.
Of course, at Floating Mountain we would be remiss if we were not to mark the occasion with some small token of appreciation to our most honored and loyal patrons. *small chimes* Well, no, not /those/ patrons. I'm certain we can pick those out by the scars on their toe-- ahem. That is.
Once we have enjoyed a refreshing cup of tea with which to begin this most auspicious Year of the Ox, I have arranged with the spirit of the Aether District Shine to allow for omikuji fortune readings - although I have been informed by the spirit in No Uncertain Terms that this is but a once a year proceeding. They have threatened the most Dire of Consequences if they are pestered outside of this occasion. *a few more chimes* Yes, well, that would be amusing, certainly but I did say I would at least warn. Whether they choose to listen or not is up to them, so perhaps--
Should your fortune be ill, a pine structure to tie your fortune will be provided. This tradition ties (ha) to a pun with the word for “pine” (松, matsu) and the word for “wait” (待つ, matsu); encouraging one's ill luck to wait by the pine rather than accompanying you on your travels - unless that is what you wish, of course. I make no judgment on the matter. Well... not overtly, shall we say.
Until we meet, honored patron! May your New Year be favorable.
Now - no wait, not that one, the next-! *there is a sound of breaking glasses before the voice cuts off*
((OOC tl;dr First Year's Tea and Fortunes on Jan 8 at 5pm SLT at the Floating Mountain Teahouse))
Floating Mountain Hatsugama
A voice rings out from the page:
"Perhaps if you could count to three first, as those small, awkwardly clad creatures did - oh, or now. Now it is then.
Greetings, honored patron. The Floating Mountain Teahouse cordially invites you to the first tea brewing of the year, also known as hatsugama. We are pleased to present for your delicate palate Bai Hao Yin Zhen, a delicate white tea from the Fujian province of China; a fitting tea for new beginnings as it is cultivated from the first delicate buds of the tea plants. We shall also be pleased to serve you complimentary Hanabira Mochi, a traditional New Year's confection, and Ozoni お雑煮, a special miso-based soup enjoyed in the morning on New Year’s Day in Japan.
Of course, at Floating Mountain we would be remiss if we were not to mark the occasion with some small token of appreciation to our most honored and loyal patrons. *small chimes* Well, no, not /those/ patrons. I'm certain we can pick those out by the scars on their toe-- ahem. That is.
Once we have enjoyed a refreshing cup of tea with which to begin this most auspicious Year of the Ox, I have arranged with the spirit of the Aether District Shine to allow for omikuji fortune readings - although I have been informed by the spirit in No Uncertain Terms that this is but a once a year proceeding. They have threatened the most Dire of Consequences if they are pestered outside of this occasion. *a few more chimes* Yes, well, that would be amusing, certainly but I did say I would at least warn. Whether they choose to listen or not is up to them, so perhaps--
Should your fortune be ill, a pine structure to tie your fortune will be provided. This tradition ties (ha) to a pun with the word for “pine” (松, matsu) and the word for “wait” (待つ, matsu); encouraging one's ill luck to wait by the pine rather than accompanying you on your travels - unless that is what you wish, of course. I make no judgment on the matter. Well... not overtly, shall we say.
Until we meet, honored patron! May your New Year be favorable.
Now - no wait, not that one, the next-! *there is a sound of breaking glasses before the voice cuts off*
((OOC tl;dr First Year's Tea and Fortunes on Jan 8 at 5pm SLT at the Floating Mountain Teahouse))