"I don't doubt that father will know what is best for the Shiro." He said plainly on the matter. "I suppose there are a lot of possibilities and I know many of them are grand, seeing as he also entertained the Crab enough to host a wrestling event here. Surely, that and the otori wrangling event are meant to plant seeds for the future. Shiro Yaoke will be a very different place here once his term is up, that's for sure. It wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility to have both."

"Apologies again." Yul flashed an apologetic smile. Damnit, where had he met her? He was certain he didn't remember that name.

"As it happens, I've met a few of your fellows. Murame Shoan, Matsu Chiyoko, Matsu Hide." Yul inclined his head. "All very impressive, in their ways."

Hakue nodded and pulled out her densai to cast a spell on Atena...or whoever she might be.

Day 3, Casting Earth's Touch at TN10: 4d10o10k3 19

The earth kami empowered and strengthened Atena, hoping to deter any other repeat episodes tonight in case her condition relapses.

"Thank you for cooperating, Mantis-san. You're free to go with Hida-san, if you wish." She nodded and took a step back, she was done here unless they needed anything else from her.

Nozomi opened her mouth but then shut it. She tapped her foot and then smiled. "It is not a big deal," she finally said.

"Then you have met most of us," she said, "And I agree with your assessment. That isn't much from my part though, is it?" Lion did have a tendency of sticking together... until they didn't.

"Ah, well, we'll just have to see what lies in the future for the colony," he said with an uncertain shrug and he gave a glance toward the Moshi. He was relieved that commotion was over at least.

As much as he would like to think otherwise, the miai was tied to the success of the colony. "I wonder if anyone else is thinking much of Shiro Yaoke and Asakaze, or they're just having fun around here."

Yul shrugged. "I mean, you've gotta back your clanmates, even if they are a pain in your backside." Yul smirked; he had someone in mind, of course.

"So, how's the miai been going for you? That's both you specifically, and the Lion generally." Yul asked.

"The sentiment is the same across all clans," Nozomi said with a warm smile. She then tilted her head in thought over his next questions. "It has been like a nice vacation?"

"Is THAT where we are? I'd been wondering." Tsugiharu offered, clearly joking.

He shook his head.

"I would suppose that would depend on one's sense of where they will be going after the miai, Asako-sama." he offered, returning to the more serious tone of the conversation. "If one feels certain that they will be marrying into the Phoenix and moving here, it would behoove them to learn everything they can about living on the world before having to move here. If they are certain they will be marrying someone else and these will be the only weeks they spend on Asakaze....well, them having fun is not an entirely bad thing for Asakaze. I'm sure any courtier worth their cap could go into the benefits of maintaining a web of allies who think positively of your world far better than I ever could."

Ryo understood it was a joke and gave a few sound nods, although he wasn't going to get that chummy with the Spider just yet.

"Right, I guess some people will just be passing by," he nodded. "I'm sure we have a few things planned around here to ensure that some connections are lasting, like the otori loan and some of the entertainment around here. If it were up to me, it would be nice if it were more than that, of course. This is the world where your unions will be arranged, which will likely warrant some wedding invitations provided our way, at the very least. I'm sure my father or someone from his staff would be more than happy to go, if they are mindfully provided."

He gave a shrug at that. It was perhaps more a feeling than a plan. "I haven't fully figured it out, Kuchiki-san. I'm just one courtier, even if the governor's son. Certainly, some investment and attachment to your host, my father, would be a good start. I know some guests are already doing that, at least. Not everyone can see my father, to be certain, but I would imagine everyone Clan here can have some conversation with him."

Tsugiharu was pretty sure the only invitation the governor was planning to accept on his behalf was to the going away party the Phoenix were throwing after Tsugiharu left on the Shuttle of Shame.

He titled his head a bit.

"More than that, Asako-sama? What do you mean by that?" he asked, genuinely curious about Ryo's thoughts on the matter.

"I- uh.." she bowed instinctively when he afforded her one. With a raised brow she looked over passed his shoulder to the Phoenix who was turning back to his friends, tilting her head to the right and furrowing her brow. Relaxing her expression as she returned her look to Tsugiharu, "Uhm-.. okay!" she said, rolling with it.

Tsugiharu looked over the drink selections, before picking two bottles of a clear sweet liquid at random.

"I never did actually find out what you like from the machine, Doji-san, I hope this is ok." he said offering the bottle.