fandomhigh | The Art of Napping; Monday, First Period [07/06].

Anyone signed up for Shunsui's class should have received a notification in one form or another that they would be meeting in the danger shop that week, which appeared to have been set up like a truly expansive pillow and blanket warehouse, save for the center, where there was a small, placid little lake surrounded by blossoming cherry trees, at the center of which was a pillow-strewn pagoda gazebo (because it was the danger shop, so why not?), which is where they would find the instructor waiting for them as he prepared some tea.

"Ohayōgozaimasu, ducklings ♥," he greeted them with his smile already sleepy, because one could argue that he hadn't exactly fully bothered waking up yet because that just seemed like such a waste of energy when one was just going to find themselves napping again, "and welcome to the Art of Napping ♥. Quite possibly one of the most useful and enjoyable arts I know, and it will be my great privledge to impart my many, many years of knowledge to you during this summer session. It is a very short time to spend learning such an art, but it is one that can be easily learned, if you are open to it, and that can be practiced with ease and frequency well beyond the classroom, which I greatly encourage you all to do ♥. But first, please..." He gestured to the space of the pagoda, "have a seat, make yourselves comfortable," if they hadn't already by that point, "and help yourself to a cup of tea. I have made both jasmine and chamomile for you today, both of which are said to have stress-relieving and relaxing effects that may aid in cultivating a good rest ♥."

Alcohol and sake were also very good for that, but this was a class.

...the fact that it was the first class of the morning, however, had no influence on that decision, it should be noted.

"Since it is our very first gathering," he continued, as he poured some of the tea into cups for the students to take, if they so desired, "I figured we could take a few moments while we enjoy our tea, before getting into today's activity," he smiled a bit winkingly at that choice of word, "to introduce ourselves. We can go aroud and share each other's names, perhaps a favorite napping spot, a favorite napping time of day, a little bit about some of your favorite naps, or really anything at all about naps you might like to share with each other. And then, once we all know each other a little bit better, the rest of the class period shall be dedicated to creating your own little private napping spot. That is the reason for all these pillows and blankets and the danger shop today, as I'd hardly want our perfect napping enclaves to be restricted by the confines of reality ♥. But where you nap and how you nap can be very important when one first starts out, and a special little spot to feel comfortable and safe will usually inspire some of the best naps. So, when we are finished with our tea and introductions, go forth and use the danger shop to your full disposal to create yourself a lovely little napping nest, get comfortable, and you'll already be prepared to begin your napping journey ♥."

With that, he took a sip of his tea, seemed to ruminate on it sleepily, and smiled. "I'll begin..."

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Napping, of course!

Freya Crescent

Mae Borowksi

Okuyasu Nijimura

Stark

Get comfortable, have some tea, ponder how beautifully those cherry blossoms fall over the backdrop of mountains of pillows or marvel at how ridiculous those things together are. Or really impress the teacher and show up the rest of the class by already getting started and napping through the whole thing.

"My name," Shunsui began, as he said he would, with a hand to his hat to tip it slightly in greeting, "is Captain Shunsui Kyōraku of the Eighth Division, which just so happens leads the entire Gotei 13 in excellence when it comes to napping, so I assure you, you are in good hands where the Art of Napping is concerned ♥. I am hardly one to brag, but my skills are unparalleled back home, and I have successfully napped in some of the finest vistas and most extraordinary situations; with that in mind, I could not possibly choose a favorite, although there are some benches in the park that I prefer considerably over the others, but that," and now that smile grew into an actual wink, "is a topic for a future class ♥."

He finished with another sip of his tea before nodding to the gathered ducklings.

"And who shall like to go next ♥?" he encouraged gently.

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The reservations and skepticism that Freya held about this class were not exactly being dissolved so far, but she was trying to be open-minded and accepting and positive in thinking that perhaps she could still find some use out of it.

The tea was very nice, though, and she took a thoughtful sip as she listened to others before taking her own turn.

"I'm Freya," she offered, trying her best to not let her tail thwap too much on the pillows she sat on as she spoke. "Freya Crescent. Of Burmecia. I've honestly never been one for naps, so...I guess there's a lot for me to learn in this class. I can...see how it could be useful," really, really trying to be positive here, "though, perhaps, in the field. I travel a lot, and sometimes one might not be conveniently near a village or a town with an inn, so being able to nap on the go would be helpful, I suppose."

"I'm Mae Borowski," Mae said. "Of, um, Possum Springs? I'm pretty good at naps, but I'm way better at just sleeping in really really really really late. My favorite nap spot is probably the couch in the library in the back of the church my mom works at back home. It's always empty and there's a sunbeam that comes in through the window a lot, and it's all dusty and quiet and a little bit spooky. Which is cozy, you know?"

"Oh, Ohayo, I'm Okuyasu Nijimura," he introduced, with a bit too much energy for a napping class. "I just sort of take naps when I need to, not like I do it a lot or anything. I once took a nap in a flower bed but I may have been kind of dead when that happened."

He shrugged.

"I normally am pretty good about having enough energy for the day."

This was possibly not the best class for this big lug.

"I'm Stark. Just Stark. I, ah, do not think I have a favorite place to nap. I don't nap often."

But a class dedicated to being restful had seemed appealing. Not that he really needed more rest at this point in his life but there had been plenty of times when he had in the past.

Once everyone who seemed to want to talk had the chance, Shusnui finished his cup and set it down and then gestured his hands invitingly around the room.

"And that's more than enough talk for now, I should think &hearts!" he declared. "Let us finally get to the important thing, and that's napping, and the opportunity to create your perfect little napping space ♥. Remember, this is the danger shop, so whatever your little sleepy heart desires, you should be able to get. Create your perfect ideal napping space, get comfortable, and, well...get napping ♥. That's it ♥! Go, go, go," he chuckled a little as he waved his hands. "We only have so much precious napping time to be had before the rest of the day claims us ♥!"

So go forth and nap! Materials are moddable, of course, feel free to scurry off in seclusion or even work together, if that's what kind of napping you're into.

The material Freya wound up gathering in her arms were very simple; colors that would camoflauge into most terrains, considering that she expected she'd be on the road if she was napping in such a fashion and would need to blend in to avoid the notice of monsters as she slept. She was very quick about erecting a tent-like structure, with plenty of room inside for not only herself but also her weapons which tended to be very long and pointing and a little awkward about fitting into places, put down some blankets and pillows inside, and kneaded them into a comfortable little nest that she could easily curl up into if she were napping.

Which felt...odd to do right now, if this was a class, so she didn't curl up so much as she just...sat inside, legs folded in front of her, feeling like she didn't really know what else to do because they weren't honestly expected to nap in class right now, were they? Even with the name of the class, it just didn't feel right, and it would bother her if she actually did try, thus making it impossible to actually nap, and so sitting there seemed better to her somehow.

Even if it felt incredibly silly and a bit of a waste of her time.

She was trying to be open minded, though!

Or you can at least try, because you better believe, once he sends everyone off to make their napping nests, he will also be pursuing his own nap, although the little pagoda on the lake is exactly the sort of napping nest he would have created, so he doesn't even need to take that step, he can just get right to it!

A truly expert napper would not let something like a nap get in the way of a conversation, though; they could easily strike a good balance between the two.

Please note, drawing on Shunsui's face while he is napping is not only encouraged, it's also pretty much canon:

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