After his prayers were over, Sanjuro and a few other shugenja worked their way to the banquet hall to recover some of the energy spent in the past few hours. They met in a corner of the room, a respectable distance from others gathered there.
They sat in silence for a moment sipping tea, and enjoying steamed vegetables and onigiri.

The hall seemed eerily emptier than the prior days, come to think of it. I wonder how court attendance will be impacted by this morning events.

He turned his attention back to his companions who gave their best efforts this morning. He gives an appreciative nod to them.