"True enough." Hayato agreed with a rueful smile. "But then again sometimes I think half the Samurai in the empire are famous."

He took a drag from his cigarette. "It's nice just being able to be just another face in the crowd sometimes."

"I don't feel famous." She chuckled. "It is sometimes better to be a face in the crowd." She nodded sagely. "Are you ready to impress with the giant birds?"

"Not at all." He replied putting out his cigarette in the provided tray and picking up his can of tea to take a sip. "Never rode a horse in my life, not to mention a bird... I'm pretty sure they will show us the basics of it, but I suppose my real hope is to simply not embarass myself."

"How about you?"

"The closest thing I have ridden is the back of a snowmobile so not really prepared for this." She nodded."I probably would fall flat on my face, not much experience with animals."

"Well, best of luck to both of us then." Hayato offered raising his can in what might be considered a toast before taking a sip of his tea.

"Even if we don't do that well, im sure we'll find some other way to impress the Nakado before this is all through."

She raised her can as well. "To good impressions...Kampai." She sipped her tea. "We'll see soon enough."

"Kampai!" He echoed with a slight smile.

"True enough,I'm just hoping to run into a shooting competion at some point. Thoguh I'm pretty sure that's just wishful thinking." Phoenix likely wouldn't be into that.

"If there is one then I shall root for you." She nodded. "If you need anything you can let me know. I don't have much clout but if I can help in any way just a communication away."

"Thansk Moshi-san. I'll be rooting for you too. The can was placed on the table, empty now it would soon find it's way into the recycling bin. "And I'll remember that, and return the same kindness to you. We Mantis are far from home after all. We need to keep an eye out for each other."

"Specially in the land of those who think we are not a friendly bunch." She finished her tea. "I thank you for the tea and here is my communicator information if you need me." She gave the Tsuruchi her contact information.

Hayato pulled out his own information and passed it towards the Moshi. "You're welcome, Moshi-san."

"As for others not thinking we are a friendly bunch, we just need to prove em wrong... Right?"

"Hai... we should be the shining stars of the Mantis clan." Then she chuckled. "I'll try to be in my best behavior. "

"Likewise." He agreed, thoguh he was very certain neither of them were really trouble makers in the first place. Rising to his feet he moved across the lounge towards the vending machines. "I'm gonna grab another tea."

"You want one? Or are you on your way to more adventures?"

"I am on my way. Morning prayers and hope for the best today" She said with a bright smile. "Thanks anyways." The girl stood up and bowed. "See you around."

"See you around." Hayato returned with a smile and a bow. Letting the young woman go about her day as he went about his.