Miya Hachi came down from the dais. "Heaven's Will wears a lot of guises, Lady Akodo," he said simply, his voice carrying. "And heroes will indeed be needed, as Ikoma-san suggests. But I was just thinking about Daidoji Sae's remarks on the Tournament of the Kami. She said that she knew for sure that...

The Lord Herald stands.

"A register of treaties passed at Court is compiled and published upon the return of the Court to the Capital as a matter of course," he says.

He resumes his seat.

~~~~~
Point of order being made

Hachi returns the bow.

"Carry the Fortunes. Both of you."

"As will we all," Hachi adds.

"Lady Seppun," he says, turning to Sadako. "The Miya will, of course, aid our cousins in your Family as we can. We know that none may assume your duties of guardianship, but perhaps some of the administrative work can be delegated in the interim."

"As you should have," Hachi replies. "And I thank you for the news, though it saddens me.

"Bokushi was known to the Imperial Houses, and he was something of a favorite of Her Majesty at the end."

/scene, and thank you!

"One more thing, Hiruma-gunso," Hachi says. "Do visit the Nakodo. We all have our duties."

"Of course," Hachi says, nodding approval.

"That is..." Hachi begins, and his eyes look up, as if he is searching for something in a memory palace.

"...actually not a bad idea," he continues. "I imagine that the smaller villages nearby--Kudo and Koeru--will be glad of the increased security presence, as well."

"Then this court will consider such matters tomorrow. Business is concluded for today."

The Lord Herald gestures, and a servant pours tea for both.

"Now, what was this 'other matter' you wished to discuss?" he asks, sitting back slightly and taking up his tea.

"Right. Well, the court accepts this gift and acknowledges this announcement. Is there further business before the court?"

"Then this proposal is acceptable to the court," Miya Hachi replied. "Is there further business before the court?"

"The court acknowledges that Musubi-no-kami is to be honored, and is happy to accept this proposal."

"Is there further business before the court?"

Miya Hachi frowns, looking from face to face, until he lands on Ryu...and sees the subtle nod. Well, what the hell, if it was important to him. One monk's as good as another. "As kind as Lord Gorobei's suggestion is, I am afraid that the Miya are unwilling to take donations made in good faith from t...

After checking his papers and having the Hiruma check his swords--there is a very nice rack for them to rest upon, and there is a Miharu tasked with watching them--the Seppun escort Daichi to Miya Hachi's suite. The Lord Herald is reviewing paperwork when Daichi arrives. "Hiruma-gunso," he says in a...

"The court is pleased to accept this proposal."

"Is there further business before the court?"

To say that Miya Hachi's was troubled by this news would be an understatement. "Oh...ah...hai, Kakita-sama. The court acknowledges that the duel has been announced appropriately. Is there any further business before the court?"

"The court accepts this proposal. Is there further business before the court?"

"In that case, the court is happy to accept this proposal. Is there other business before this court?"