An Uncaged Bird: A Torch is Passed

[Jinora]

[This is an open thread taking place after "A Fox of a Tail" 

Open to any who are in the leaf.]

    Preparations were underway, a great hustle was seen in many of the civilian workers as they moved and carried many items out of the Hyuga household. In a large green venue, tables and chairs were being set up. White elegant pillars with paper lanterns streams across decorated the boundaries of the lot. 
    It wasn't just any day the Hyuga clan changed leadership and with this change the clan saw fit to out do themselves. It was as if the clan was shining some imaginary brand, stating that the Hyuga Clan was of the highest caliber and noblest of families. 
  
    In the main building, away from prying eyes Jinora was being readied for her coronation ceremony. After today she would be the new leader of the Hyuga Clan. She would be responsible for the continued existance of her clan. Its prosperity and success rested heavily on her shoulders. 
    She smiled slightly, more out of need then sincerity. She gritted her teeth as her few attendants applied the final touches on her hair and facial makeup. She glanced down at the mirror in her hands. She couldn't recognize herself under the fake and altered blush upon her face nor the light redden shadow around her eyes. Soon she would be a Lady of this house. Lady Jinora, leader of the Hyuga clan. 

    Inner thought...
              "I'm not sure I'll ever be ready for this, but to be an shinobi is to endure. So I shall diminish any fears and remain a pillar for my people."

    The young woman walked towards the nearby window as she gripped the sill with slight pressure. Her knuckles turned white as she stood there and watched the crowd start to build as shinobi and civilians alike began filtering into the venue. 
    

[Uchiha Itashui]

It wasn't uncommon to find other members of prestigious clans participating in the coronations of other ichizoku members. Some were private with their ceremonies while others welcomed all to join. Itashui was invited - for what reason he could only assume because he was a member of the Uchiha clan. Jinora might have had other plans, however, he respectfully attended. It would be wise to gather here, should the Uchiha male wish to strengthen their clan's bonds with the village. Making allies with other 'strongholds', as it was, seemed to be ideal.

He sat down or stood - depending on instruction, awaiting the start of this event. Jinora was to become the leader, a mighty task to undertake. He was adorned in a kimono that was formal enough for the occasion. He didn't wish to upstage with anything too extravagant, so a plain black kimono suited him just fine. Face devoid of emotion, he'd stand near the other villagers gathered, awaiting for the ceremony to take fold.

[Jinora]

    The crowd clapped loudly as Civilian and Shinobi alike celebrated my coronation. My father stood center stage wearing his traditional white garb and the clans standard. I eyed the violet waist-tie that symbolized my right to rule. I made my way slowly towards the crowd as I moved towards my father the crowd began clapping again. I bowed gracefully as I lifted myself up and stood on my knees before my father.

    "It isn't everyday the great Will of Fire burns as bright as it is today. Just as the mighty Phoenix today this clan will be reborn. Raise Lady Jinora, Leader of the Hyuga clan. 

    As my father's booming voice called out my name he untied our clan standard form his garb as he tied it around my waist. The moment he finished tying the purple silk standard I stood up and I looked around to see all my fellow Hyuga clan bowed to the ground in severance. 


    "Welcome honored guests. please enjoy the festivities." I stated as I addressed the crowd and motioned to the many tables loaded with food.

[Uchiha Itashui]

His clap was light like the quick and gentle pitter-patter of a creature's paws along the earth. It wasn't exactly strange of him to clap this softly, it was more formal, if one could call it that. Itashui didn't bow beneath Jinora like the members of the Hyuuga clan, but he did bow his head as the ceremony progressed and ended -- abruptly, he could comment. The male made his appearance and while not wishing to stay long -- duties were always linger and piling up -- Itashui had to remain present for a little while longer. He figured the best thing was to observe the festivities and partake in a little small talk. But, oh, how he loathed such a thing.

But, as aforementioned, he was on the right step to making clans allies. Surely this was the right path?

He had to think so, considering the well-being of the village was always on his mind. Feuds between clans would cause Konoha to crumble in a time like this. It was a different time - a time for growth in order to face the looming threat of war encroaching on the village. Sad, but completely true.

Itashui motioned over to the stations of food, moving in line to grab a bit of every serving.