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I don't know if you would do this, but can you make a fanfic of Kennyo x Shingen?
Hi Anon -
Sorry to take so long to get back to this. I don't explicitly ask for fic prompts, because I'm a little nervous that I'll get one that will stump me. I don't discourage it either (with the caveat that they might sometimes, as you probably just noticed, take me a while to do). As for your ask... it came at a time when I was already wondering a little more about the Shingen & Kennyo friendship, and I realized that it was something I wanted to write about. I kept putting it off though, because what I wanted to do was explore it in a series of letters that took place over ten years... and the thought of the project started to get out of hand. I decided to at least make a start on it, and I will probably write and post more of these when I have the time.
On the other side of the cut, is Part One of "Dear Friend." Shingen & Kennyo, Friendship; no trigger warnings needed, about 1000 words.
Ishiyama Hongan-ji, 1568
Letter slipped under the door of Takeda Shingen…
Dear Noviate,
Welcome to Hogan-ji, I am, as I would be with any noviate, pleased that you wish to study and meditate within our walls. From the questions you posed during yesterday’s study session, I sense that you possess a keen intellect that only wants focus.
However, last evening, as I returned from a mission of mercy, I happened to pass by the door to your personal chamber. The noise that I heard did not appear to be related at all to religious practice.
Sincerely,
Kennyo
Letter slipped under the door of Abbott Kennyo
Dear Kennyo,
There are many forms of religious practice. I encountered an example of heavenly beauty that wanted further study. I however, endeavor to keep the noise down. I apologize for disturbing you.
Sincerely,
Takeda Shingen
P.S. Just before I slid this under your door, I heard a noise… several noises, coming from your chamber that also do not appear to be related at all to religious study.
Letter slipped under the door of Takeda Shingen…
Dear Noviate,
Although I hesitate to humor your rather ill-timed joke, you are welcome to visit and determine the origin of the sound yourself.
In fact, I wish you would do so.
Promptly.
Kennyo
Letter slipped under the door of Abbott Kennyo
Dear Friend,
I am not certain what I expected to find when you bid me enter your room, however, I can say without hesitation, that it was not the Abbott of Hongan-ji caring for a litter of newborn kittens. My friend, your heart is too kind for this world, and I worry that at some point in the future, the inhabitants will be responsible for bruising it.
However, today is not that day, and I apologize in advance for not attending today’s study circle. I am to a mission of my own.
Takeda Shingen,
PS, motherhood suits you.
Letter slipped under the door of Takeda Shingen…
Dear Intemperate Friend,
Dare I ask where you procured the goat’s milk from?
Kennyo
Letter slipped under the door of Abbott Kennyo
Dear Friend,
You are better off not knowing.
That said, I have also procured a few bottles of excellent sake, and would welcome your companionship in drinking them.
Takeda Shingen
PS Of course, the kittens are welcome as well, however, I believe they should stick to milk.
Letter slipped under the door of Takeda Shingen…
Dear Friend,
Thank you for the invitation. I must decline, as you are here to study. Thank you for the invitation. I welcome the opportunity to drink and study with you, as underneath your rather frivolous exterior, you have a fine mind, worthy of cultivation.
Kennyo
Letter slipped under the door of Abbott Kennyo
Dear Kennyo,
Thank you for the discussion, as well as the offering of fresh peaches last evening. You were correct that they did indeed go well with sake. And, no, I do not know who or what might be stealing from the temple’s peach groves, but it is telling that you are more concerned with whether they have gotten enough to eat, than the act of the theft itself.
As for your ideas, I agree with you that the role of the religious leader is not only to foster study, but also to become a boon to the community. In the province of Kai, I would certainly welcome the assistance of monks in building schools and libraries, and I suspect many daimyo would agree.
Many but not all.
Your premonition that a storm may be coming… one does not need the talents of a yokoi accept this as truth.
Shingen
Letter slipped under the door of Takeda Shingen…
Dear Friend,
I have found the peach thief. As I suspected, it was a very young boy, an orphan. He has nowhere else to go, and while he may be too young for study and religious practice, I believe he will be safer growing up in the temple than anywhere else. Though of course he is too young to choose a life of religious contemplation, we can give him the tools to make an informed decision when he is of age.
Friend, while I thought we were beyond the point of me chiding you for your carnal distractions, I was disappointed not to see you in today’s study session. You are not required to live a celibate life, but I do hope you are not wasting the opportunity to achieve religious enlightenment.
Kennyo
PS, Your cough is sounding serious again. Have you visited a healer?
Letter delivered to Kennyo at Ishiyama Hongan-ji by messenger…
Dear Friend,
I apologize for leaving the temple in such a hurry. If I had time my choice, I would still be there, looking forward to our next discussion. However, I have come to the realization that must take upon more responsibility for Kai, for my lands, to defend them from the coming storms, both natural and manmade.
Once again the Midai and Kamanashi rivers flooded after the spring rains, finding solutions for this yearly disaster has become one of the more pressing issues that I hope to solve while I am able.
To add injury to the situation, the Dragon of Echigo is threatening my land, and I suspect that soon the Devil King will rise in the East. I have heard he has set his sights on Ishiyama.
Be careful my friend.
Shingen
PS When we last spoke, you asked if something was wrong. I am… touched by your concern. It is nothing that I wish to discuss in a letter.
Historical Note: If my google research is correct, and it... might not be, Shingen & Kennyo were actually brothers-in-law, because their wives were sisters. You can throw Yoshimoto into that in-law situation too - his wife was Shingen's sister. The things you learn when you research.
Thanks again for the ask, Anon... when I do more of this series, I will tag it #dearfriend so look for that tag.
#asks#answered#anons#ikemen sengoku#fanfic#takeda shingen#kennyo#ikesen kennyo#ikesen shingen#epistolary#dearfriend
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March 10. 2nd mermaid painting . 4th Pisces this month . Birthday mermaid for a dearest friend . #marchmadness #mermaid #mermaidpainting #pisces #piscesseason #pisceswomen #pisceshoroscope #piscesmoon #astrologystory #astrologypainting #birthdaypainting #dearfriend @derecktor #derecktor #donahue ❤️👩🎨🖼️🖌️. #coloredpencils #oilstickpainting #acrylicpainting #longtimefriend #a birthday painting ❤️ (at Tiverton, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnGeCmrUXu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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I will miss you Like rudolf misses playing them reindeer games Shedding a tear Feeling the pain Until we meet again My dear friend Gone too soon..life happens I am filled with heartbreak and sadness As I have very few I call friends That makes 3 I've lost to cancer God is mysterious having all the answers I pray for understanding I pray for healing I pray for his parents left behind dealing I pray his soul has returned to the divine As we return his body to the ground May the light surround you May it embrace us all as we continue in time You have now gone your way I shall remain here and go mine Yes there shall be time for tears But not yet... and not here That's not what you would've wanted Of that I am certainly clear That you are free of all your pains and fears From here to eternity Imma let Jesus take the wheel No brakes... drifting through here MooViN smoothly through my gears I've lost all fear... For though art with me As I Live on from here... God is with me that much is clear So until we meet again My dear and gifted friend #sayinggoodbye #dearfriend #tilwemeetagain #poetry #bloggerlife #blogging #jesustakethewheel #writersblock #godiswithme #inspiration (at Orlando, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clyucd7rz3J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Dear LGBTQ+ friends,
1) I love you. Your full whole self.
2) I would not change anything about you. Not a hair on your head.
3) I see you. I value you. I want you to be your authentic self. I treasure the courage it takes to be exactly who you are.
4) I am proud of you. I am proud to call you my friend.
5) I want to know you. Wherever you are on your journey (because we’re all on one, aren’t we?)
6) I am here for you. I will do whatever I can for you to be yourself. For you to have the choice to marry who you want, (or if you choose not to- that’s cool too!). I want you to be able to have children (If that’s what you want).
7) I know it can be hard to trust me. I am safe in my status as a cisgender heterosexual person. Just know I will do what it takes to earn your trust. All you have to do is ask. Or tell me what to do. I am willing to learn. Please let me know if I make mistakes as an ally. I will correct them to the best of my ability. I want to use my privilege to boost yours.
8) I apologize for the harm Christians have done to you. I believe God created you just the way you are. I believe Jesus loves you just the way you are. If you don’t believe in Jesus, (especially the Western version)- I don’t blame you. I would like to apologize on behalf of Christians that have treated you poorly or expected you to make yourself smaller to fit some kind of mold. I apologize for Christians that have used the Bible as a tool to beat you up. I don’t believe that is how God intended his love story to humans to be used. God is a creative creator, and I believe you were created out of pure love for a reason. The God/Jesus I believe in have room for you at the table- exactly how you were made- beautifully in the image of the divine.
As one of my favorite people says, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” There is room for all of us at the table. So, this pride month I want you to know I’m here for you. You are beautiful, exactly as you are.
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Thiago
Eu recostei minha cabeça sobre o edredom e afundei
Tão fundo que já não podia mais voltar a superfície
Não conseguia
Quis te escrever um texto no formato de email, pensei que a formalidade poderia me salvar de algum jeito
Mas tudo que eu fiz foi chorar e dormir
Meus óculos guardados dentro de ensaio sobre a cegueira
Meu coração cansado de doer
Como eu posso saber, Thiago, se é paranóia ou realidade?
O que eu faço pra parar de doer tanto?
Se eu mesma inventei deveria conseguir fazer parar
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Dear friend,
It’s not friendship day or anything , but there no such time as today to talk about your feelings about them or just a confess .
When I started this blog I started it because of the sudden (or it was there but I just didn’t want to acknowledge it) lack of friends. I just felt lonely. Or we can say that before this pandemic I had a lot of friends or acquaintances in my life but during it all…
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タイミング良過ぎな 久々の再会は お忍び隠れ家個室にて🍽🍣🥂 ドキドキ💓😆 格子窓からお料理が届き 飲み物は添えつけのケースから 好きなもの飲み放題😆 もちろん乾杯はシャンパーニュ🥂🍾✨ 話は尽きなすぎて 2件目へと向かう…🥂 weekday night out, thank you! #aliso #privateroom #gakugeidaigaku #fusion #sushi #obamzai #champagne #wine #thankyou #dearfriend #アリソ #学大 #鮨 #おばんざい #シャンパーニュ #ワイン #隠れ家 #個室 #デート (at ALISO) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck2Vdj_u30u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
#aliso#privateroom#gakugeidaigaku#fusion#sushi#obamzai#champagne#wine#thankyou#dearfriend#アリソ#学大#鮨#おばんざい#シャンパーニュ#ワイン#隠れ家#個室#デート
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Today with Bade 😍 And she is very lovely today Didn't cooperate with me well However we love her Plus being friend with animals is a peaceful thing to do in the world 🌎 .. .. #office #dog #realtordog #animallove #Istanbul #homedog #dearfriend #realtorlifestyle #mahdimohsennezhad (at Istanbul, Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfl2LRpjYsV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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{{ “”Dear Friend”” #youhavenoidea ‼️‼️ Today was the day the #supremecourt stripped away women’s #rightofprivacy and the fundamental right to make informed decisions about their own body. #24june2022 }} #somepinkflowers 🌸 👉🏽I am sick about it.👈🏽 This is about government getting all up in your business. 🌸 This is about putting religion into government. #separationofchurchandstate 🌸 Everyone should have the right to bodily #autonomy . This is not a pro-life or a pro-choice issue. This is a pro-privacy issue. 🌸 #itsnotyourbusiness #youbeyou 🌸🌸 #dearfriend #dearsister this is about power. 💥 This is about #womenshealth #womanshealthcare What is coming next? 😱😳🫣 https://www.instagram.com/p/CfNFHo5OHLK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Memorial yesterday in Staten Island for the fabulous Jacky Krogh @jackykrogh She was such an original, unique, courageous, positive force on this earth, we could all learn life from her. She was so present there at the @aliceaustenhouse Museum that she loved so much, and was the perfect place for her memorial. She even held the storm clouds off until after the service. Love you and miss you so much Jacky #dearfriend #memorial #lifewelllived #lifeoftym #gaymoviestar #lgbtactivist #tymmoss @tymmoss (at Alice Austen House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeJX5NrM9R8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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"This my... dear friend." "... Dear friend?" 🤨 . Mama Yenn here to remind you never to fear the power you have inside. (Available for purchase) . #art #illustration #WitcherNetflix #TheWitcher #Yennefer #YenneferOfVengerberg #sketch #SketchCard #doodle #anyachalotra #DearFriend https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca0cctdPiJc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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I wish I had a best friend like this.
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Black Forest, Germany
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rereading a bunch of the stuff i wrote about azar and asha for ask games in the past and having the slow realization that oh. oh no azar is a lot like glenn
#IT'S SO FUCKING FUNNY#HELLO?#FUCKING. yeah. okay#and like.#yknow. if you are specifically bany banyanas blair dearfriend reading this. you know#head in my hands. my darling awful child is like glenn. yeah. well i mean like.#their thing is they literally didnt grow up. they died and theyve been scamming people out of their lives and souls for a millennium now#and they tend to just sorta. ignore and run away from emotional problems.#so like. yeah. i get it.#but also it's so fucking funny#glenn. of all of them.#anyway if you're down here asha is so much like henry i had to scream when i thought about it#also i think if i put azar and glenn in a room together they would probably fucking hate each other
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muahahaha.... and then i fall into lava
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