There was a slice of time that still needed to be filled before departing for the Welcoming Festivities of Welcoming, so Hakka had elected to do a bit of exploring of the Upper City before heading to the Xenogardens. Upon spotting the vaguely familiar tattooed arms of Shoan, she made a decision and moved towards the other woman.

Upon reaching her, Hakka made notice of the empty cabinets outside of what she now knew was a starcade, but not a word or even an action was given to show that she had noticed. "Ikoma-sama, well met this afternoon," was spoken after a bow in greeting. "No ill-effects post travel?"

"A hot bath with pleasant company can heal any number of ailments and the facilities here are quite adequate; the soap collection warrants only a moment of contemplation over in regards to the selection."

She turns to look into the darkened building that had been capturing Shoan's attention. "Were you just leaving, Ikoma-san?"

The unopened fan that was in her hand, flicked open at the Ikoma's words and Hakka used it to obscure the lower part of her face. Her eyes however were crinkled in amusement. "Taoist Splitter Crisis 4 was not the strongest entry into the series. The solo campaign had several inconsistencies that made for unpleasant game play, so this one can see why you'd be so hesitant to go alone."

A pause.

"If you allow it, Ikoma-san, this one could accompany you inside to see what else they may have?"

"Programming is a small passion of mine, so I do try to keep abreast of the newest developments when I can," says Hakka over her shoulder, as she moves to go through the door. After taking several steps inside to take a look at what is available, the fan snaps closed to be tapped against her chin. A small, thoughtful noise escapes.

"Ikoma-san should choose as it is for her and then we will go forward together? They're all passable in some fashion and can be worked with. I'm sure."

She stepped to the side and waited, fan once again lazily at work.

"It should do nicely," she said after a moment of studying it. "I've not done many of this type, so it will be new to me as well. How serendipitous."

Hakka walks towards the cabinet, to run her hands over the controls and to read the controls as stated on the console itself.

"Please, Ikoma-san, you should have the honor of being first player. This is for you after all." Hakka steps away from the console and makes a sweeping gesture with her fan towards where the first player would stand to play.

"Ikoma-san, it will take a mind more attuned to the intricacies of battle than mine own to lead us to victory against Lord Vilius. Thus, I must insist, please." There's a delicate little quiver in her voice, as if the thought of losing would be too much. A courtier? Using some form of manipulation? Never.

Fan snapping shut with a click, Hakka slides it into her obi. "Then this one will accept the post of player one, Ikoma-san and may this alliance prove fruitful." She stepped up to console and tapped at the buttons a few times, long white fingers flying over them in some sort of way to get the pair started.

"You may choose the beginning area if you wish, or they have a randomization option."