An Investment Opportunity Especially For You! (7LA, Expecting)

[Yasuki Ryoichi]

"Splendid!" Ryoichi beamed. "If our past performance is anything to go by, this will be a most rewarding investment for all of us."

"Now, some horse trading with the Crane was necessary to get their support for this agreement," the Yasuki added. "You know how these things work, of course. There are some marriage arrangements that the Crane insisted on, as part of the deal. I know the Imperial Matchmaker has had some reservations about Crane marriages in previous trade agreements - but with your support of this deal, Lord Otomo, I hope that won't be a concern?"

[Otomo Tooru]

"Mariko will fall in line, but you should understand that Keihime will..." he looked up at the guards with a frown. "I will work on Keihime."

[Yasuki Ryoichi]

"Of course, Lord Otomo," the Yasuki said, bowing respectfully. "What do you think would be the best timing for submitting this to Imperial Court? Will you need some time to, ahh, work on the Imperial Adviser?"

[Otomo Tooru]

"It has to be tomorrow. Any longer than that and it simply won't happen."

[Yasuki Ryoichi]

"It shall be as you say, Otomo-sama," the Yasuki vowed. "Thank you for your insights on this matter. I can see that Lord Kaiu was quite correct to insist that your involvement was indispensable." He bowed.

[Cearnach]

Tooru nodded absently. "Yes, I am sure." It appeared that his mind was wandering just a bit.