Yukifox (Character)

Yukiko is a very quiet and reserved lady whom often is distant to most around her. She seems rather cold to interact with but does have a warming personality which can be found on occasions should one be lucky enough to catch her at the right moment. She is constantly on the watch; always taking in everything around her. Her quiet nature makes her often overlooked.

Although not a native of the Shire Lands she seems to at least be able to be comfortable in moving around them; although like most Anaithan and Naiponese she prefers the more traditional and familiar customs and surroundings of the Naipon Embassy; where the people are cleaner and more 'ordered'.

A student of Bishamonten, she is very patient and always willing to wait and prepare. Those who ask what she is thinking about are often answered by a choice phrase from her studies or self-reflection. She seems to be peaceful for the most part, however this does not mean she will not step in should there be a question of honour involved.

History

Sakura Yukiko was born into the Sakura Clan in Anaitha, one of the five clans from the Mie Prefecture. She is one of the native Wild-blooded, and was raised in the family tradition to be a Samurai for Anaitha's Empress, Saotome Kwaidan. She was the product of an arranged marriage between Sakura and Ravenwood Clans to ease tensions; both clans having been serving the Empress for many generations.

Both her mother and father died during ongoing disputes between Anaitha and Tarantis in honourable circumstances.

Being of mixed heritage and thus unfit for furthering the blood-line, Yukiko was pressed into furthering the Clan's service to the Empress. She was trained in the art of kenjitsu by the Clan's Kyoshi, Sakura Yuroshi. She also receieved further training with the Monastic Adepts under the guidence of Hirosawa Shinji. She began service as a Samurai within the Anaithan Court at the age of 16.

Shortly after the creation of the Naipon embassay in the Shire Lands and in recognition of her role in quelling ongoing tension between Sakura and Ravenwood Clans; Saotome Kwaidan granted Sakura Yukiko the rank of Hatamoto and as a gesture of ongoing goodwill and peace between Anaitha and Naipon; sent the young noble to act as an Ambassador for Anaitha within the Kurosawa estate under the command of Kurosawa Kaede.

Description

With a sense of calmness and warmth this small but rubenesque young pony-fox tends to have an air of sexuality about her that drapes over her, from the twitch of her nose to the flutter of her long red eyelashes. With her body mainly a soft creamy pink she looks as though someone has taken away all the greens, yellows and blues in the world. Her 'gloves' and 'socks' are a deep red as well as the hair on her head. Even her nose is a soft powder pink. In fact the only part of her not following this monotone of colours is her light green eyes which glisten like jeweled emeralds. They are hidden usually behind a set of very round rose-coloured half-glasses (as in they look like the top of each lens has been cut off right along horizontal middle) which have gold frames. There is some hirigana on the frame "ai ware (love me). ai ware iromegane (love my rose coloured glasses). Yukiko Sakura." They are rounded on all edges and curve around her ears.

Her fiery red hair is very long; running right down to nearly intermix with her pony tail. Pulled back in a ponytail high it breaks out into luxurious curls that cascade off her shoulders a touch. Two long whisps of soft silky red hair curl and drape off from just in front of her ears and end up in long locks which frame her face. The locks are kept separated with two gold charms that chime softly when she moves; looking to be tiny gold bells. A long fringe that would nearly cover her eyes if it was not swept to one side gives her a very feminine look. Her hair is held back in the ponytail with the assistance of a some pins and a needle to hold in-place some black satin wrapping that covers the hair ties underneath. Her horse-like tail has been painstaking brushed is looks like it would threaten to touch the ground if it was not for a large gold and pink satin bow made from ribbons that has been wrapped around the base. The bow is very wide and done with a lot of care; the very tips would be visible even from the front.

The lady is predominately fox-like, with cute dainty little paws, a button foxie nose and long fluffy-tipped pointed ears. But you can see the falabella pony heritage is there with her long silken deep red pony-tail and very long satiny mane that glistens in the light. She has a rather wide set of hips which look quite good on her; the touch of stockiness is perfect for the little lady (whom would barely be about 4'6"ft tall) and looks to be almost necessary to support the rather bountiful amount of cleavage she is endowed with. She is not skinny; indeed her hips are very well rounded from the bit of extra padding she has all over her.

Yukiko is often seen wearing a simple cotton red kimono which has been tied securely with a large black woollen belt at the waist; the materal seems to be of some sort of cotton although there is a trail of cherryblossom flowers that has been embroided upon the left sleeve.

In the obi (belt) are two swords, a katana and a wakizashi which are usually peace-bound. A paw never seems to be far from the hilt of either weapon. A set of sandals with strapping that winds its way around her ankles adorn her feet. The kimono is normally closed tight and hangs to her ankles, leaving little exposed.