"Anoo... They are our allies... I don't know what to think... Stereotypes are not the true reality, Tsuruchi san." She sighed. "I... I guess it would be interesting to see what really goes on."

It sounded like she was a bit worried about it regardless. So he smiled. "You're right about stereotypes though. I mean if all they said about the Mantis were true I'd likely need a eye patch."

"Or maybe a nasty scar across my face that always made it seem like I was frowning."

The Moshi laughed. "I should have a peg leg and a pet parrot." She smiled. "What about you anyone catches your eye? It is a keen eye for being such a great sniper."

"I think a pet parrot would suit you." He teased with an easy smile, though his expression turned a bit more serious a moment later.

"Kind of? It's somewhat tough to match the expectations of your clan, and the expectations of your family and still find someone you can be happy with."

"I see... You should follow your heart even if clan demands other things like strengthening alliances with the Crane and the Spider." Not very bushido like but it is more in tune with what she believes is right.

"I'm a dutiful son, Moshi-san. I'll keep that in mind though." It did have a certain charm to it after all.

"Hai... One can try to do both." She smiled. "Have you met any Crane... The only Spider Female I know I wouldn't recommend."

"I don't think I'd match well with her myself." All she really seemed to care about was acting after all. "As for crane women, I've met two thus far. I should likely try and meet the others in the coming days."

He frowned and took a sip of coffee. "Though if I'm to match my father's expectations I should be brining home a courtier or marrying out."

She frowned. "My parents don't expect much of me... I fend for myself." She took a sipped her tea. "Don't allow them to lead your future... make one for yourself."

That didn't seem the type of thing a Samurai should be saying, still he nodded. "I'll take that under consideration, Moshi-san."

"Good..." She nodded finishing her tea.

He took a drink of his coffeee, letting the silence linger for a few moments. "In return, feel free to tell me if there is someone you fall madly in love with. so I can rent the two of you one of those fancy cabinets at the Snow-Moon-Flower."

The girl blushed. "I don't..." She chuckled. "Do you think I have a chance? To really follow my heart?"

"There is always the chance." He assured her with a easy smile. In ways she likely had an easier time of it then he, sometimes it wasn't the best to be leading after all. "I mean if you can't make the choice on your own, you only need to make it impossible for the one you hold dead to choose any other." Hayato continued with a nod.

Atena smiled. She couldn't contain her happiness and gave the Tsuruchi a hug. "You are like the brother I never had."

Hayato stiffened for a moment, but accepted the hug, reaching a hand up to ruffle the Moshi's hair. "I suppose I'n just a bit used to having little sisters." He just had to hope this one didn't try and buy him victory underwear.

The girl giggled at that letting go of the guy. "Summimasen... I just wanted to let you know you can count on me."

His lips quirked into a playful smile.

"I knew that already." He teased. "Still, thanks Moshi-san."

His own can of coffee was finished and he dropped it in the receptacle.

She giggled. "I guess you have to go. I should get ready to go see tha wrestling match! I should be interesting."

"Yeah." He repleid with a wry smile. "I can't spend all my time in here shooting things."

"Might see you at the match though, I'm sure at least it will be intresting." Very intresting crab propoganada likely.