#support: sakura

[bladespromotedpawn]

🎲

(Rolled a 2: a kiss on the nose)

Mareeta didn't take too many jobs abroad.

Their budget was usually stupid constricted as is, and voyages were never light expenses. Not to mention the variables of the sea made it a danger regardless - she could be as perfect at her sword as she wanted, but the waves didn't give a shit.

But a prepaid voyage by the Hoshidan royal family, for a job that paid… quite honestly, more than Mareeta would've usually charged for it? She'd be a fool not to take that deal.

Although seeing the cherry blossoms for the first time when their ship made dock almost made her wish she could've paid them for the sight. Almost.

”Everyone set up?"

Murmurs of assent follow as Mareeta strides out of the inn keeping them. Sure, they didn't stock as much beer as she imagined her company would've liked, but it was a cozy base of operations for them. Plus, she may stay a while, pick up some more jobs here, before getting back to Thracia.

"Good. Now where is…"

One thing that made Mareeta an attractive mercenary partner to recruit was her communicativeness. She was fluent in many tongues, learned stupid fast, and could write just as.

She had a habit of writing to her temporary bosses during the trips, or even a little before.

Princess Sakura of Hoshido still received her letters long after Mareeta usually stopped sending them for professionalism’s sake.

"Ah, there she is."

She lived up to her name - hair as pink as the blooming forest, petals falling from on high all but becoming one with her hair. It was like one of the trees grew a face, arms, and legs. But, of course, Mareeta knew that looks were not that deceiving. Sakura had a lovely writing style, and Mareeta enjoyed getting to see her come out of her shell a little more with each letter sent. Plus, it was good for keeping her Hoshidan good.

"Here to send us off? Don't worry, that fort will be back in Hoshidan hands before you know it."

She swoops downward, laying a gentle, soft kiss onto the bridge of her nose. She usually kissed more… mature women, in closer ways than just the nose, but… it was nice. Reminded Mareeta of the first apprentice she had.

Before that dream got snuffed with them.

"You hired a perfect mercenary, plus her company. Get ready to see perfect results."

[goldoanheart]

@gentlenekomata continued from here:

As soon as she was being touched by his tender hands, she revived every single second they spent together at his office, gathering papers for filling letters and at the same time, she remembered the very first time they have met, which exactly was quite similar to the current event. “I’m truly enjoying the mood of this lively evening!” she giggled, as per usual, “But I’m happy to see you well and doing good with the other as well” she was sincerely happy to see him getting on well with everybody, it genuinely made her heart flinch in happiness. “So, are you thirsty? ‘cause, I’ve seen a very interesting table full of tasty teas!!” and she recollected the moment they prepared the tea together. So many moments to recollect and so many new memories to make.

Kurthnaga would like to think he had made a lot of dear friends during his time at the academy, and Sakura was certainly included in that group. The young dragon treasured all of those friends, more than anything else in the world.

"I am glad that you are able to enjoy yourself. That is what events like this are for, after all." Kurthnaga claps his hands gleefully together with an excitement only one with a still youthfull folly could have. How could he not be happy when he was able to enjoy this evening with both close friends and family alike?

"I would be honored to share a cup of tea with you again, Lady Sakura. If you would allow me to."

[laslow]

[ 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 ] ― sender reaches out to hold receiver’s hand

"You know, it's a brilliant idea!" Sakura announced with a sparkle in her goldenish eyes, hands cupping around his, "But please, tell me more about it, I'm very curious" she closed her eyes in agreement, ready to listen to Laslow's speech.

Five Senses

There's a matching spark in his own brown eyes, lips curved in an excited smile. His fingers wrap around her palms in his excitement.

"You think so, my darling? Why, thank you!" Laslow clears his throat in preparation. "So! The plan is, I gather a bunch of wildflowers--they're her favorite, after all--then ask her out on an official second date! Should I be so lucky that she says yes, then we're off to a romantic picnic in the forest. Sounds delightful, no?"

Seriously, what's more romantic than the sounds of the wind blowing through the trees and birdsong flitting between the branches?

He sighs wistfully. "I really like her, Sakura."

[princepsumbra]

[ Tea ] - Just what it says on the tin! The only teas offered are Mint, Bergamot, Sweet-Apple Blend, Albinean Berry Blend, and Southern Fruit Blend, wrapped in small tea bags. Clever students bring their own tea.

Passing by some tables, Sakura couldn’t help but recognize the sweet scent coming from some of the small cups placed on the table nearby: teas, of all kinds! And why on earth did she forgot about bringer her own favourite tea bags? She looked disappointingly, making a little smirk as she hoped to taste her favourite tea right now.

And suddenly, a familiar voice called her name, a turn and she immediately knew that he would have what she was looking for.

“Leo, what a pleasure meeting you here” she addressed to him while she get closer, “Have you seen all these tea bags? They smell so good!” she giggled, returning her gaze to the table, then to him. “Do you remember our last tea time together? We should definitely repeat it!” she sketched a smile, a bit of nostalgia hit her heart like a piercing sting, but she made her best to keep the face relaxed and not bothered.

Among all his other ball preparations, he'd tucked a few packets of his favorite tea inside a little pouch, where it now sits safely inside his inner jacket pocket.

Imported Nohrian tea cannot go to waste, after all.

Leo dips his chin in greeting, a warm smile softening his features. "Good evening, Sakura." The packet over his heart burns at the mention of their previous meeting. A matching heat spreads across his cheeks, and he coughs in effort to cover it.

"We should," he agrees, lowering his hand from his mouth and following her gaze. Tea tins glint in the chandelier light, as if lit with their own form of magic. "Why not now? There's no reason to postpone it."

Eyes narrow slightly as he actually reads the labels on the tins. Relief spreads through his chest, quickly followed by an unusual rush of nerves. "...I took the liberty of bringing your favorite tea as well. I know how much you enjoy the drink, and based on last year's offerings, I found it unlikely they'd add to such a simple lineup."

Leo looks back at Sakura, noting for the first time her dress. The darker colors suit her quite well. "Only if you're not priorly engaged, of course."

[garouwolfssegner]

"Welcome back!" the pink-haired girl waved her hands at the cute puppy-alike girl, a radiant smile as she greeted her with open arms, "I'm so glad you're back with us!" she cirped, a unsual loud voice for her, but that happened whenever she was extremely content about something or someone. "How have you been? Have you visited your homeland?" she was too curious maybe, but she wanted to know even more now that she was back.

"Miss Sakura..." Velouria leans down, nuzzling her cheek against the top of Hoshidan princess' head. She always smells like cherry blossoms, and Velouria has come to love the scent over the years. (Especially when it came to her Hoshidan friends.)

"I did! And I spent a lot of time with Daddy too!" Her tail wags happily as she thinks about how much time she got to spend with her beloved father, before drooping in disappointment that she wouldn't get to see him everyday anymore.

"... I'm glad to be back though. I missed everyone here, even if Daddy isn't here..."

[aegisshielded]

“ if you need anything i’ll be there for you . ”

Found Family Prompts - {Still Accepting}

The soft words from the elder princess have Felix clenching his jaw and fists, his body at war with the various ways he could possibly respond to such a thing. Relying on others has only ever led Felix to grief, pain, and betrayal. Alas, it is hard to find even the smallest spark of such things in the kindhearted expression on Sakura's face as she offers her support.

Felix sighs, an exhale that threatens to collapse his ribcage entirely. He does not relent often, but he finds it incredibly laborious to utter anything but reciprocation to the princess. Royals tend to have quite the grip on his sanity, he muses. It is something to ponder on a later day.

"Thank you," he finally mutters. "You too." The words are short and simple, but carry enough weight to them, he thinks. He means it, too. Should Sakura need anything (although, he has an inkling that she is more capable than she might let on), he will be there to aid her.

[emilyliuwho]

go for it, sakura!

[chellychuu]

Sakura Rin 🌸

[officialmiintee]

wind breaker / please share some of your burdens with us

[drawsmaddy]

[ID: A digital illustration of Tsukishiro Yukito and Kinomoto Toya from Card Captor Sakura. It's night-time and they're sat together on the roof of Yukito's house. Yuki is resting his head against Toya's shoulder and Toya has his arm around Yuki. Yukito is saying "I don't really have any grandparents, do I? I never did. I still miss them." End description.]

"My grandparents are still so in love, they're always going on trips together"

[drawishme]

Cardcaptors | カードキャプターさくら

[green-kat331]

[goldoanheart]

@gentlenekomata asked:

The greenish mane did not go unnoticed by the pink-haired girl, who suddenly noticed the young man walking along the cobbled avenue nearby the church area. It was his unmistakable gentle expression that immediately caught the priestess off guard. "Kurth!!" she yelled, but with the most delicate voice you could ever heard. Immediately after, she walked straight to his face, a timid yet enthusiastic expression hovered on her pale visage. She was radiant. "I hope my letters did arrive at right destination" she sketched a smile, light hues of red colored her cheeks, "I'm so glad to have you back here"

Kurthnaga startles slightly as someone calls out his name suddenly, jolting him out of his thoughts upon what had been a peaceful walk up until that moment. He breathes a small sigh of relief when a small, familiar, beorc girl proves to be the one who had called for him.

"Hello, Lady Sakura," he says with a smile and a gentle bow of his head. Her face is as soft and sweet as he remembers, a welcome sight amongst all that had changed during his time of absence from the academy, "it is nice to see you again."

If there was one thing he had missed during his time away more than anything else, it was the friends that he had made while he was here. Both friends of the beorc and laguz alike. He had taken great joy in telling stories of Garreg Mach to those back home when he had returned, to reassure them - Gareth in particular - that he truly was achieving the goals that he wished to there. Broadening his horizons exactly as he had wished.

"And I am glad to be back."

[laslow]

☕ Our muses drinking something warm on a cool evening

Autumn Prompts!

He'd formed an unlikely friendship with Sakura over the long weeks of heavy coursework. More waits for them to tackle over fall break, but annotations can wait for one evening.

Some student committee or another organized an annual party signaling the start of break. Held on the campus park, students of all levels and majors were invited to participate. Laslow, in a rare stroke of wisdom, decided to go with a friend, instead of ending up disappointed when his date inevitably turned sour.

Carefully, he weaves between the crowd with two steaming mugs of hot chocolate. Thank Naga they shared a mile-wide sweet tooth. So few understand it these days.

She's seated on a picnic blanket when he returns. The crowd is thinner here, at the park's fringes.

"Ta-da! One cup of hot chocolate, my lady," he says with an exaggerated wink. She takes it off his hands and he sits beside her, sighing in contentment.

"Wait, wait, a toast!"

Laslow clinks his cup against Sakura's, mountain of whipped cream wiggling dangerously with the motion. "To days spent with good friends, to cold weather and--" he pauses for dramatic effect-- "most importantly, to love!"

[princepsumbra]

continued from here; @gentlenekomata

Amusement flickers in her eyes. At his expense, he's not sure, but he's pleased to see she's enjoying herself no matter the cost.

"I did," he confirms softly, busying himself with grabbing a nearby teapot filled with water. There's a chip along the handle, a small divot carved into porcelain. Absently, he runs his thumb along the groove, slowly turning back to Sakura.

Lips part slightly at her forwardness. A reminder, that she's not just Hoshido's shy young princess, but also a woman who defended her kingdom--her people--and paid the price for it.

Leo clears his throat. "As you wish, Sakura," comes the reply, accompanied by a small smile despite himself. He keeps his strides purposeful yet short, only changing direction once upon spotting an empty table tucked away from any high traffic areas.

He'd heard of Ryoma's miraculous survival and subsequent appearance within the monastery's halls. Meant to offer his greetings, but he's been rather occupied with someone else's unexplained appearance. Her excitement is palpable; he well understands the relief of knowing your family is close at hand.

"How is your brother? I've yet pay my regards." They reach their table without incident. Leo carefully sets the teapot down, then pulls out Sakura's chair. "Perhaps I'll find him after the ball."

[furinfry]

WBK Chapter 178 Spoilers

Oh my god, the way this page is going to be circulating through my brain for at LEAST until the next chapter comes out. The fact that Sakura's reaction to hearing mention of him potentially becoming the top of Furin now is shock and... worry? fear? Like he wasn't expecting to hear it mentioned he might become the top of Furin down the line. The way I'm rattling at the bars to hear Sakura speak what's on his mind!!! I also think it's interesting and important to note that we're specifically given him watching Umemiya and Takiishi fight when he grows quiet as the others talk about him becoming the top dog of Bofurin.

This is when Endo speaks towards his perspective of Ume being "a passionate and extremely selfish bastard". When he sees Sakura make that expression on the far left, He speculates that it is because Sakura feels distant, leagues away from meeting Umemiya as an equal.

I do think it is primarily Sakura thinking there's no way he would be able to actually replace Umemiya and everything that Umemiya is. And! I think it is more that just Sakura seeing Umemiya as a really strong fighter. Endo called Ume selfish and that was baffling to Sakura, because everything Umemiya does is for his 'family'- the Makochi, Furin, everyone who previously lived in fear or felt alone or otherwise abandoned. But it really is a matter of perspective. Take Sakura thinking about what Tsubaki and Hiragi said about their time fighting to change Furin while Endo is talking

To some, yeah this might actually make Umemiya look like an asshole of a leader who doesn't look or care for the people fighting at his side. It might look like him not paying attention to the danger he's putting them in in order for him to get his dream. But obviously that's not actually the case, and Endo himself knows he's a bad judge of character. Umemiya trusted Tsubaki and Hiragi. The same way Tsubaki and everyone else believed in Sakura and agreed to leave fighting Endo to him. It wasn't out of indifference that Umemiya left the four kings to those insane fights, it was because he knew no matter what happened, he could trust that they would all see each other on the other end of the fight. He knew they were capable of handling those situations, and lauded praise and joy on them after their fights for putting their strength behind him to help him see his dream come true. To adopt his dream as their own.

But I think this does bring up another reason why the thought of being the top of Furin is giving Sakura pause now. Because Sakura hears of how everyone around Umemiya gave that spot to Umemiya. And I think Sakura is seeing and realizing that his classmates are doing the same for him. The problem he may see in this however lies in that I'm not sure Sakura thinks he has a worthy enough goal for once he is at the top. He has stated what his new goal is (no longer just wanting to be the strongest) and that's to protect as many people as possible.

I can't find the chapter where he's talking to someone or a group of people and directly states it out loud, and in doing so he calls it childish/naïve. He knows this is what he wants now, more than just becoming strong. But, I think it's also important how he might think this dream compares to Umemiya's when he took the top spot.

Sakura is seeing his own dream as childish and ridiculous and holding it up to what Umemiya's dream was and everything that goes into keeping it a reality. This poor boy is under so much agonizing stress trying to handle the pressure he feels just trying to be a good class captain and trying to do his part in keeping Umemiya's dream together, that he can possibly imagine being the top. He thinks their dreams, their abilities, are so far from being equal. While I don't think he agreed, I think to a certain extent Sakura could see what Endo was saying when he said to be the top of Furin, to have your dream adopted by everyone else, is selfish. And what's the problem there? Well, Sakura can't be selfish. He could never bring himself to be selfish. Why?

He still does not value himself. He doesn't see the things he wants as worthy to impose upon others. He doesn't see himself as amazing, or a good leader, or someone who could burn with enough fire to keep Furin burning bright.

SAKURA BY GOD WE ARE GOING TO GET YOU SOME SELF WORTH