"Ah, Murame-san, ohayo." He bowed to the Lioness.

"Good work on the hunt, from what I hear."

Jin smirked. "Scout training helps a lot." He shrugged, then frowned. "Hopefully it'll be enough this time. So far this miai has not been my best showing so far, I feel."

"I could name a dozen samurai with the same opinion Ujina-sama. Perhaps one of the later events will involve an orbital insertion? That might be more aligned with your skill sets."

Shoan bows once more to the image of Kisada before going to join Jin over on the side

"Besides, you are still a reasonably skilled bushi, I know you have appeared on several lists for possible spouses."

Jin seemed genuinely surprised. "Oh really? I wouldn't have thought so. Seems like there are so many people to stand out from." He frowned, hesitating. "Can I ask...whose list?"

Jin nodded, smiling like a dumbass. "Arigatou Murame-san. That...helps." He let out a breath. "In some ways, this miai is pretty stressful. How are you faring? How is your list?"

Jin chuckled. "Yeah, I know the feeling. I've also recently expanded my list, slightly. It was a strange experience, but an organic one? Granted, he'd be the one doing the choosing, not me, so perhaps it's time to put out a bit." He eyed the Fortune in front of him. "I've never visited this Temple before. You?"

Jin nodded, smiling in response. "Quite true. I've bought some new clothes lately. Figure I might as well try and be presentable. Or fashionable. Whatever the fashion is lately..." that confused him for sure.

"I haven't visited either, but Persistence seemed something that might help me in my journey to leave my bachelorhood behind." He shuddered. "Wow, that sounded creepy."

Jin smiled. "Perhaps." He tilted his head. "What kind of qualities are you looking for in a potential spouse, Murame-san?"

"Mostly similar. I'd prefer a good personal connection, and since they are probably joining my clan, for them to be...content with that. If they wish to pursue a duty, or just manage the household, I am fine either way." He shrugged.

"I don't think many people wish to join a minor clan, but I still have hope."

"That does make it more difficult Ujina-sama. It does you credit that you are flexible with their future duties. Have you considered another Minor Clanner, or have your superiors instructed you to aim higher?"

"Well, I want my marriage to be as harmonious as possible." He fell silent for a moment. "Somewhat, but my clan would prefer an alliance with a stronger clan. Also, I don't think I would be ideal candidate for most of my fellow Minor Clanners, so I would not wish to take things away from them."