Season5: Eps22 - Sin in the City 9 (photo story)
Yuri: “Kumi will make up her own mind about you, of course. We may be twins, but we have our own, distinct ways of handling things.”
Satoru: “I am well aware. I intend on using a different tact with her.”
Yuri: “May I inquire as to the nature of it?”
Satoru: “I am accomplished in several martial art disciplines. Magpie has informed me that Kumi has a black belt. I do as well. I will propose a contest of sorts, and we will see who prevails.”
Yuri: “You will not let her win. She would not care for it.”
Satoru: *shakes head* “No, I will not hold back. There is no honor in competing, if you never intend to win. May I ask you a question?”
Yuri: “Within reason.”
Satoru: “Your father? Is he a good man? Did he treat your mother with respect?”
Yuri: *inhales sharply, voice tight* “Yes, of course! He is the embodiment of goodness. Not only did he respect my mother, but he treated her with tender deference and love in all matters. He loves her still, even after her passing almost eighteen years ago. Furthermore, he loves Kumi and me with such affectionate devotion that no child has ever felt its equal. Why would you ask such a thing?”
Satoru: “I’m relieved to hear it. That is not the story I’ve been told by Grandfather or Father. They did not speak of your mother often, since her abandonment was considered shameful to the family, but when they did, they made the man she chose over them sound manipulative and deceitful.”
Yuri (haughtily): “Utter defamation. Considering the source, you should not have believed it for a moment!”
Satoru: “Yes, I realized early on it was most likely lies, but I wanted to be certain. I was very young when Aunt Hana left Japan with your father, but I’ve never forgotten how kind she was to me. I didn’t like the idea of her being mistreated in any way, and I was greatly saddened by the news of her death.”
Yuri: *soft sound of surprise* “I did not realize you remembered our mother.”
Satoru: “My mother and yours were great friends. In fact, until she departed, Aunt Hana was like a second mother to me. Zin and Suki won’t remember—your mother left long before they were born—but has no one else ever told you?”
Yuri: “No…*eyes take on the faraway sheen of reflection* Mom did not speak of her past in Japan. It made her sad. And Daddy refrained from speaking of it while she was alive because it upset her. Then, after she passed away, he refrained because it upset him… *glances at Satoru, face pensive * Would you care to meet our father?”
Satoru: “Would he care to meet me?”
Yuri: “I believe he would, indeed. He has always been interested in meeting Mom’s family. He has spoken with Z and Suki several times, but as you stated, they did not know our mother personally. You did. I shall arrange a meeting the next time you and Magpie are stateside. You are coming soon, are you not?”
Satoru: “Yes, to properly meet Magpie’s siblings and her parents. In fact, we have yet to decide whether we will settle in Boston, here in Oahu, or somewhere else entirely.”
Magpie & Z: *wander up, laughing with one another*
Z: “See, I brought her back safe ‘n’ sound.”
Fashion Credits
**Any doll enhancements (i.e. freckles, piercings, eye color changes) were done by me unless otherwise stated.**
Yuri
Dress: Randall Craig RTW – Summertime – I added the sash.
Shoes: IT – Fashion Royalty – Full Regalia Eugenia
Earrings & Bracelet: IT – Fashion Royalty – Brighter Side Kyori
Doll is a Nu.Fantasy Little Red Riding Hood Yuri transplanted to a NuFace body.
Magpie
Gown: Mattel – BFMC – Mermaid Gown Barbie – I added the sash.
Earrings: IT – FR2 – Only Natural Fashion – I think.
Headpiece: IT – Fashion Royalty – Shanghai in Bloom Veronique –It’s a necklace.
Doll is a Wild at Heart Lilith re-rooted by the exceptional valmaxi(!!!).
Satoru
Tuxedo: IT – Poppy Parker – Baby, It’s You Chip
Shirt: IT – Homme – High and Mighty Darius
Shoes: IT – Homme – Mission Moscow Takeo
Doll is a Mission Moscow Takeo.
Z
Slacks & Vest: IT – Homme – High & Might Darius
Shirt: IT – Homme – Silent Partner Romain
Tie: Mattel – BFMC – Fashion Insider Ken
Sneakers: IT – Homme – Euro-Classic Fashion
Doll is an In the Mix Takeo.
Season5: Eps22 - Sin in the City 9 (photo story)
Yuri: “Kumi will make up her own mind about you, of course. We may be twins, but we have our own, distinct ways of handling things.”
Satoru: “I am well aware. I intend on using a different tact with her.”
Yuri: “May I inquire as to the nature of it?”
Satoru: “I am accomplished in several martial art disciplines. Magpie has informed me that Kumi has a black belt. I do as well. I will propose a contest of sorts, and we will see who prevails.”
Yuri: “You will not let her win. She would not care for it.”
Satoru: *shakes head* “No, I will not hold back. There is no honor in competing, if you never intend to win. May I ask you a question?”
Yuri: “Within reason.”
Satoru: “Your father? Is he a good man? Did he treat your mother with respect?”
Yuri: *inhales sharply, voice tight* “Yes, of course! He is the embodiment of goodness. Not only did he respect my mother, but he treated her with tender deference and love in all matters. He loves her still, even after her passing almost eighteen years ago. Furthermore, he loves Kumi and me with such affectionate devotion that no child has ever felt its equal. Why would you ask such a thing?”
Satoru: “I’m relieved to hear it. That is not the story I’ve been told by Grandfather or Father. They did not speak of your mother often, since her abandonment was considered shameful to the family, but when they did, they made the man she chose over them sound manipulative and deceitful.”
Yuri (haughtily): “Utter defamation. Considering the source, you should not have believed it for a moment!”
Satoru: “Yes, I realized early on it was most likely lies, but I wanted to be certain. I was very young when Aunt Hana left Japan with your father, but I’ve never forgotten how kind she was to me. I didn’t like the idea of her being mistreated in any way, and I was greatly saddened by the news of her death.”
Yuri: *soft sound of surprise* “I did not realize you remembered our mother.”
Satoru: “My mother and yours were great friends. In fact, until she departed, Aunt Hana was like a second mother to me. Zin and Suki won’t remember—your mother left long before they were born—but has no one else ever told you?”
Yuri: “No…*eyes take on the faraway sheen of reflection* Mom did not speak of her past in Japan. It made her sad. And Daddy refrained from speaking of it while she was alive because it upset her. Then, after she passed away, he refrained because it upset him… *glances at Satoru, face pensive * Would you care to meet our father?”
Satoru: “Would he care to meet me?”
Yuri: “I believe he would, indeed. He has always been interested in meeting Mom’s family. He has spoken with Z and Suki several times, but as you stated, they did not know our mother personally. You did. I shall arrange a meeting the next time you and Magpie are stateside. You are coming soon, are you not?”
Satoru: “Yes, to properly meet Magpie’s siblings and her parents. In fact, we have yet to decide whether we will settle in Boston, here in Oahu, or somewhere else entirely.”
Magpie & Z: *wander up, laughing with one another*
Z: “See, I brought her back safe ‘n’ sound.”
Fashion Credits
**Any doll enhancements (i.e. freckles, piercings, eye color changes) were done by me unless otherwise stated.**
Yuri
Dress: Randall Craig RTW – Summertime – I added the sash.
Shoes: IT – Fashion Royalty – Full Regalia Eugenia
Earrings & Bracelet: IT – Fashion Royalty – Brighter Side Kyori
Doll is a Nu.Fantasy Little Red Riding Hood Yuri transplanted to a NuFace body.
Magpie
Gown: Mattel – BFMC – Mermaid Gown Barbie – I added the sash.
Earrings: IT – FR2 – Only Natural Fashion – I think.
Headpiece: IT – Fashion Royalty – Shanghai in Bloom Veronique –It’s a necklace.
Doll is a Wild at Heart Lilith re-rooted by the exceptional valmaxi(!!!).
Satoru
Tuxedo: IT – Poppy Parker – Baby, It’s You Chip
Shirt: IT – Homme – High and Mighty Darius
Shoes: IT – Homme – Mission Moscow Takeo
Doll is a Mission Moscow Takeo.
Z
Slacks & Vest: IT – Homme – High & Might Darius
Shirt: IT – Homme – Silent Partner Romain
Tie: Mattel – BFMC – Fashion Insider Ken
Sneakers: IT – Homme – Euro-Classic Fashion
Doll is an In the Mix Takeo.