The Mirumoto would try to move into a less open space, so that they could speak with a tiny bit of privacy. Nothing was truly private but there was something to be said for not being an immediate press of people.

"First, I would like to say you look cute. This is not an attempt at seduction or romance, I just couldn't stop my mouth from moving. Second, I was wondering how you feel about what the Empress just announced to the court?" Jinkan asked with his eyes moving over her mask with his own unmasked interest.

Bayushi Kaguya blinked, then articulated slowly. "This conversation is over."

And she made her exit.