"Have it your way then." Kaori wrinkled her nose, disgusted. "You have both disgraced yourself and your hosts. You are mockery to what the word samurai means." A small lantern-shaped netsuke clicked against the densai as she leaned against the table. "You will both report to the castle tomorrow for flogging. Fifteen strikes to remind you that you cannot lie to the Emperor's chosen representative. And remember..." she looked at Yul, then dragging her gaze to Akemi. "Punished is not the person but the evil within."

"You have tonight to contemplate your actions. I recommend you spend some of that time mediating on what you have said and done." She huffed. "You may leave."


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OOC: Flogging behind the screens D9 EM. Yul and Akemi gain honor as per 'Fulfilling a promise despite great personal cost'.
OOC: Eriko gets flogged as well and loses two courtship points.

Yul straightened, and bowed, his face set. Still stiff, he rose, turned, and left as directed.

Akemi similarly retreated.