Tsugiharu nodded.

"I'm sure both you and your father will be remembered on this world long after you've gone." he offered sincerely.

Nozomi opened her mouth but then shut it. She tapped her foot and then smiled. "It is not a big deal," she finally said.

"Then you have met most of us," she said, "And I agree with your assessment. That isn't much from my part though, is it?" Lion did have a tendency of sticking together... until they didn't.

Seeing that most had moved to get prizes almost immediately, Hayato looked for a group of Phoenix youngsters to pass his tickets off to. They'd likely get far more enjoyment from them then he.

"Arigatou Phoenix sama... I will take my leave then." She looked at the Crab girl and nodded. "Please would you take me there?"

Yul shrugged. "I mean, you've gotta back your clanmates, even if they are a pain in your backside." Yul smirked; he had someone in mind, of course.

"So, how's the miai been going for you? That's both you specifically, and the Lion generally." Yul asked.

"Take care, Mantis-san," she said before dismissing herself with a bow. With a lot of questions on her mind, she wasn't going to leave just yet. She lingered around for any further incidents.

"Ah, well, we'll just have to see what lies in the future for the colony," he said with an uncertain shrug and he gave a glance toward the Moshi. He was relieved that commotion was over at least.

As much as he would like to think otherwise, the miai was tied to the success of the colony. "I wonder if anyone else is thinking much of Shiro Yaoke and Asakaze, or they're just having fun around here."

"Is THAT where we are? I'd been wondering." Tsugiharu offered, clearly joking.

He shook his head.

"I would suppose that would depend on one's sense of where they will be going after the miai, Asako-sama." he offered, returning to the more serious tone of the conversation. "If one feels certain that they will be marrying into the Phoenix and moving here, it would behoove them to learn everything they can about living on the world before having to move here. If they are certain they will be marrying someone else and these will be the only weeks they spend on Asakaze....well, them having fun is not an entirely bad thing for Asakaze. I'm sure any courtier worth their cap could go into the benefits of maintaining a web of allies who think positively of your world far better than I ever could."

"The sentiment is the same across all clans," Nozomi said with a warm smile. She then tilted her head in thought over his next questions. "It has been like a nice vacation?"

"Yeah?" Yul crossed his arms over his chest, grinning. "You know, I guess it has been, in some way. Although some days, it still feels like I'm in a dogfight."

He waved a hand around. "On the other hand, I've just spent the last hour playing arcade games. I guess it can't be that much like a dogfight."

Ryo understood it was a joke and gave a few sound nods, although he wasn't going to get that chummy with the Spider just yet.

"Right, I guess some people will just be passing by," he nodded. "I'm sure we have a few things planned around here to ensure that some connections are lasting, like the otori loan and some of the entertainment around here. If it were up to me, it would be nice if it were more than that, of course. This is the world where your unions will be arranged, which will likely warrant some wedding invitations provided our way, at the very least. I'm sure my father or someone from his staff would be more than happy to go, if they are mindfully provided."

Tsugiharu was pretty sure the only invitation the governor was planning to accept on his behalf was to the going away party the Phoenix were throwing after Tsugiharu left on the Shuttle of Shame.

He titled his head a bit.

"More than that, Asako-sama? What do you mean by that?" he asked, genuinely curious about Ryo's thoughts on the matter.

He gave a shrug at that. It was perhaps more a feeling than a plan. "I haven't fully figured it out, Kuchiki-san. I'm just one courtier, even if the governor's son. Certainly, some investment and attachment to your host, my father, would be a good start. I know some guests are already doing that, at least. Not everyone can see my father, to be certain, but I would imagine everyone Clan here can have some conversation with him."

Having made her way around, giving herself some time to calm down with what she saw. Even if she knew everything was fine, she still had to give some time to hope she would be alright. Circling around one of the machines she found herself somewhat near Tsugiharu and a Phoenix. Standing off to the side in her goofy plastic glasses she gave a wave to Tsugiharu from nearby with a goofy smile.

Daigotsu-no-Kami, please save me from this tall as he is stuck up boring Phoenix courtier. I'll take anything, send an earthquake, a flood, have the Moshi possessed by a demon and have Nara shoot her, just please get me out of here. he offered as a quick mental prayer.

And his prayers were answered by a lovely Crane.

Thank you Daigotsu-no-kami.

"Ah...well, speaking of meeting people, Asako-sama, I see an acquaintance of mine signalling to me. We took a ride to the lake this afternoon which was unfortunately cut short due to pollen. And it would be doubly bad form for me to continue to monopolize the time of one of our gracious hosts. But truly, quite an experience meeting you....if you'll excuse me." he said bowing deeper than was strictly necessary, but not so much as to insult the Phoenix.

Once released from the literal grip of boredom, he made his way over to the Doji.

"Doji-san, I know what you're thinking. I agree, let's go gets some drinks from the vending machine." he said with a bow.

Asako Ryo didn't seem to eager to keep the Spider and returned the bow, allowing him leave to join his friend. "Have yourself a good evening, Kuchiki-san."

With that, he stopped playing courtier and rejoined his friends to see how they were doing at the baseball machine. "That was three tries, Nagi! Not even close!"

"I- uh.." she bowed instinctively when he afforded her one. With a raised brow she looked over passed his shoulder to the Phoenix who was turning back to his friends, tilting her head to the right and furrowing her brow. Relaxing her expression as she returned her look to Tsugiharu, "Uhm-.. okay!" she said, rolling with it.

Tsugiharu looked over the drink selections, before picking two bottles of a clear sweet liquid at random.

"I never did actually find out what you like from the machine, Doji-san, I hope this is ok." he said offering the bottle.

Arcade night, huh?

He wondered if they'd have River City: Battle for Blood, but not every arcade can pack that much violence, especially in Phoenix territory. Walking through he noted some commotion, but that wasn't his business. He was sure whoever was involved was getting taken care of.

He didn't have much to do, though. He liked video games sure, but his sister always kicked his ass soundly. Though like dancing, you didn't have to be good to have fun, he supposed.

"Uh.." she said, looking to Tsugiharu as they came up to the machine. Tilting her head to the right a little as she raised her eyebrow, "Are- are you alright Kuchiki-san? You seem like you're running away rather fast from something," she said, an awkward little chuckle.