[Day 13, Late Evening] Sailing in Company (Expecting)

[Shiba Ryusei]

"I... weighed some options for her among the Scorpion... but ultimately, my brother seemed a better fit there. Because you're quite right, an arrangement for her is... likely to go smoother if she has some input."

He sighed.

"Although I doubt she'll be as fortunate as I have been in that respect."

[Yasuki Ryoichi]

"It is good fortune, that you met another delegate so compatible with yourself," Ryoichi commented. "Fate took a hand, I would say! Perhaps you should send your sister to Winter Court next year, to see if she can find as good a match for herself?"

[Shiba Ryusei]

Depending on where it is, who's hosting it, and whether we have enough favors left to arrange it...

"Perhaps with another year to give her some courtly polish, but much would depend on the needs of the Clan, of course."

[Yasuki Ryoichi]

"Of course, of course," Ryoichi nodded. "Well, I shall look forward to meeting her at your wedding, then. I imagine the Shiba provinces in springtime must be very scenic. Is your home close to the famous Isawa Mori?"