The Eternal Emperor's orange robes were thick and heavy and enveloped him in a luxurious swath of divine silk. Atop his head rested the kanmuri, a cap-shaped black lacquered silk hat with a pennon. Kazi had seen it drawn in the history books hundreds of times. It was a symbol of his royal status and connection to the heavens.
It should have been a struggle to walk but the Eternal Emperor glided in the dense clothing like it was nothing, coming close to Kazi's face and examining him with a big smile.
"Wow…wow!" Emperor Toru reeled back, his smile bright and pearly and mind-bogglingly radiant. His features were strikingly handsome, with high cheekbones, a strong jawline, and piercing yellow-orange eyes like the sun. His complexion was smooth and white like milk, unstained by the world and instead grabbing hold of it.
"His Imperial Majesty the Emperor," Kazi acknowledged. His tone was low and formal, respectful. "It is an honour. Thank you for—"
