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lemondrop13 
Reagan beamed as someone volunteered without hesitation. She picked up the box with the Japanese materials and explained, "This box contains a variety of items representing Japanese culture. Inside are kimono-style wizarding robes, samauri weaponry and armour, a traditional tea set, and a musical instrument known as a koto. Please place very secure sticking charms on these items as you position them on the wall. They should have an artistic flair to them, so try to get creative. The area you will be decorating will be the left side wall, closest to the front of the auditorium. If you have any questions, I'll be here. When you finish, come find me because I may have other decorations for you to display. Thank you."
Reagan turned to the rest of the people helping with decorations and inquired, "Anyone else want to volunteer?"
Jacob grinned in delight as Reagan handed him a Japan themed box. Japan, at least when he had visited it years ago, had been beautiful. As Jacob opened the box and admired the items, he recognized several from his own adventure to the island country. And now he would have the honor of making the Japanese Minister feel at home, just as his Japanese friends had made him feel at home years ago. Perfect!
Carefully and almost reverently, Jacob lifted the kimono-style robes from the top of the pile. It was a very elaborate woman's outfit, with a sort of floral pattern interspersed with owls. The main colors were a deep maroon and rich mahogany, with accents of a simple color Jacob recognized as Egyptian blue. The weapons and armor were quite intimidating; Jacob decided he would not like to run into anyone with it. Using his strongest sticking charm, Jacob arranged the garments in a fanned out display on the left of the wall, near the front. His next challenge was the tea set. A few minutes later, the plum-blossom adorned ceramic was stuck to the wall in a circle about the kimono and armor. The koto was a very finely designed piece, and Jacob was just itching to play it using the little skill he had acquired a few years ago. To remove the temptation, he waved his wand and watched as the instrument adhered to the wall directly above the kimono and armor. He looked back and admired his handiwork, but he felt something was missing.
With a wave of his wand, a simple map of Japan appeared underneath the objects; the country appeared in some places and tucked behind the relics in others, never exceeding the boundary of the cups.
Returning to the woman in charge, Jacob noticed that she seemed a bit flustered. Still, he felt that he should get approval on his addition of the map.
"Excuse me," Jacob said politely. "I've set up the box of Japanese objects. I added a background, and if you'll look over there, you can see." Waiting for her reaction, he added quickly, "I can easily remove it if it is not to your liking."