"If you can? Your parents are way nicer than mine.

Why those two clans though? Grandpa would be happy with any clan as long the spouse match his other criteria.

Well, any clan but Spider, that comes without saying."

"Basicanalysisofplanetarybiomesofknowncolonies. UnicornandPhoenixcolonieshavereportedtheflorawe'remostinterestedin."

He shrugged.

"MostSpiderplanetshavenoplantsatall."

Which was either inaccurate reports or the consequences of Spider conquest.

"Oh. What does the analysis say about this very planet flora?"

"Fungalbase. Hightoveryhighprobabilityofmultipleusablechemicalsforalldivisions. HavetoseeifthePhoenixletmetakeanysamplesback."

He looked at a pair of bright orange riding boots . . . that he probably get both of his feet into one boot.

"Did you bring a team of experts with you, to collect samples and co? Or are you the whole team by yourself?

What about your security? I think Kyoko is at the twentieth page of that insurance policy, so the wilderness must be quite wild here."

"OhI'mnotextractinganychemicalshere. Justneedabasicsamplekitandchopoffabitofhealthyfungus. Justneedpermissiontotakethatkindofthingoffworld."

He shrugged.

"Aslongasit'ssealedIdon'tseeaproblem, butspacersdon'tlikeforeignfloraontheirshipsmostly."

As the words got more complex, Akemi started grasping even less of them:

"I... think I've got your point. Would be definitely easier to get legal clearance if you were to marry into the governor's family. Not a card you'll get to play twice though. And does the governor even have relatives partaking in this miai?"

He shrugged.

"Ireadmoreabouttheplanetthanthepeople."

"Oh. Uh. So. What are the cool things you know about the planet?"

He actually paused. What was exciting to him, might not be to her. He decided to err on the side of ADVENCHA!

"Theyhavegiantbirds . . . . thatlooklikeyoucanridethem . . . "

"Oh. Are they quicker than bikes?"

Akemi sounded excited.

He blinked.

"Idon'tknow,butitsoundslikethey'reontheMiaischedulefortomorrow. TheOtori."

"Wait. We're supposed to ride giant birds as a icebreaker for a miai?

No Phoenix is allowed to ever complain about Crab customs to me after that.

I mean, it does sound fun... Just not very Phoenix."

"WellIdon'tknowifwe'reridingthem. Theinfothey'vegivenusisverysketchy. Ireallyhopewearethough!!!!"

Vulpine Excitement Level Two reached.

Akemi was getting infected by the Fox's excitation:

"Why wait for tomorrow though? The day is still young, you could try to find one and to ride it today."

"That'swhyIwantanATV. Golookingforwhat'souththere."

He was actually speeding up on the Bullet Train speech.

"Sounds cool. Please take some pictures for me if you find these birds. Just let me send you a friend request so you can message me..."

Akemi was trying to do just that, but definitely struggling getting anything done with her densai.

Izumi's FoxComm 210 was yet to begin its reign of torment over its owner so only made a polite yip and flashed its ears as Izumi sent over his comm ident.

Kyoko signed discreetly her mistress. Akemi answered far more blatantly:

"Yes Kyoko?"
"I think everything is in order Hida-sama. I just need your seal here to complete the transaction."
"Sure!"

Akemi affixed her seal without even looking at the price, and grabbed the keys from the employee with a glee. She then turned back to salute the Fox:

"Kitsune-sama, it has been a pleasure. If there's anything, you've got my contact now. Use it as you see fit."

Izumi grinned back.

"Nicetomeetyou, Hida-san."

He even nodded to the servant, before going to see if his ATV was ready.

. . .

"Yesyes,orangeandgreenstripeswilldo."