Hana: fidgeting with tea cup I-I got married... secretly. Please, don't f-freak out!
What? G-got married?! How come I didn’t know?
takes a deep breath It was a private affair, Holland. My family... they didn't approve of the union, but I couldn't help falling in love with...
He did the same thing. You both married each other without your family’s consent.
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Y-Yes, we both defied our families... but we couldn't fight our feelings. We just had to be together.
takes a deep breath He was a young man from a rival clan, and we met by chance while I was on a mission for my geisha troupe.
A mission? What kind of mission?
pauses, looking around cautiously It was a... covert operation, Holland. We were tasked with infiltrating a rival clan's territory, to gather information and disrupt their operations.
No way! How did you manage to pull that off?
leans in closer, whispering It wasn't easy, Holland. We had to blend in, adapt, and become almost like shadows.
Wow, I had no idea you were capable of something like that…
smirks Well, I've always had a knack for blending in, Holland. It's one of the tricks of the trade as a geisha.
So, what happened when you two finally got married? Did any of your families find out?
nervously fidgets with her hair N-No, they didn't find out right away. But... oh, it was a whirlwind of emotions.
What about your husband? Is he someone I may know?
chuckles softly Actually, he's quite well-known. His name is Kenji, and he's an accomplished martial arts master.
Really? That's amazing! Has he ever taught you any of his moves?
Oh, he has taught me a few... but I'm not as skilled as he is. It's like comparing a delicate flower to a fierce dragon.
Would you teach me some of those moves?
hesitates for a moment, then nods Perhaps, Holland. But remember, these arts are not just physical exercises; they hold deep spiritual significance for us.
I understand, Hana. I would approach it with the utmost respect.
gently places her hand on Holland's arm Thank you, my dear friend. I know I can trust you with our secret, but there's something else... something that not many people know about me.
pauses, takes a deep breath I... I am not just a simple geisha, Holland. I possess a hidden power, a mystical ability passed down through generations in my family.