![[iu.webp|sban]] > [!infobox|static wmed] > # (she/her) > ![[aya.webp|p.rofile+circle|200]] > > ###### 👤 Identity > Type | Stat | > ---|---| > Role | Tea Apprentice | > Profession | Tea Server and Cultural Student | > Status | Active | > Location | Sakura Chaya | > Species | Water Genasi | > Language | Common, Primordial | > Age | 19 | > Gender | Female | > Height | 5'6" | > Weight | 125 lbs | ## Overview Aya Nakahara assists with tea preparation and service at Sakura Chaya, learning the rituals, etiquette, and quiet discipline of traditional tea craft. Through her gentle presence and growing skill, she contributes to the calm atmosphere of the teahouse, often leaving a stronger impression than her novice status would suggest. ## Appearance Aya is a young water genasi woman with softly blue green skin and clear, reflective eyes that seem to catch the light like still water. Her pale silver hair falls in loose waves around her shoulders, often adorned with delicate floral pins and dangling ornaments that sway subtly as she moves. A faint, fluid shimmer follows her motions, as though moisture lingers in the air around her without ever dripping or soaking. She wears pastel kimono patterned with cherry blossoms, tied neatly and kept in careful order. The fabric is light and flowing, complementing the natural grace of her movements as she pours tea or carries trays. She is often seen holding a teacup with both hands, steam curling gently upward, reinforcing the sense that her presence and the ritual of tea are inseparable. ## Common Knowledge Regular patrons of Sakura Chaya often remark that tea served by Aya tastes unusually soothing, though few can explain why. Many attribute it to her attentiveness or sincerity, while others quietly suggest her elemental nature plays a role. It is widely known that she takes her training seriously and is deeply invested in preserving traditions that others treat casually.