Saiunkoku: The Age of Silver: The Color of the Phoenix's Tail - Part One

[branchandroot]

Fic post from my archive.

The Color of the Phoenix's Tail: Part One

Seien works, sometimes reluctantly, at fitting himself back into the courts. So do some other people. Drama, I-3

Being heir seemed to Seien to be one trouble after another, but there were occasional good points.

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[katharos-8.livejournal.com]

I have to admit I collapsed into giggles at this line: he would give so much to be able to talk to someone about work and politics without all this interminable dancing around. Oh Seien, be careful what you wish for! You might just get them, beard and all. *grin*

I love Officer Ro here. Solid is such a nice why to describe him, as is 'uncorruptible.' He makes a good rock. And I love Seien noting everything especially what isn't obvious. He might not be good at thinking around corners but he is good at thinking deep.

And Kou/Shi family cuteness and Seien wishing he could roof-hop - all the little ways he doesn't quite fit back into his old mold are just lovely.

[branchandroot]

*claps hands, delighted* Oh, good, I was hoping that line would make people think of Ensei! *snerks* Seien is so going to wish he hadn't wished that.

Thank you, it's great to hear you liked this! This story is the one that shows Seien finding ways to fit back in, and it's slow going for him, poor thing.