D9LM A blessing sought (closed)

[Usogawa Narumi]

"Hai, I can tell already, and look forward to the change," she responded, albeit a bit quieter, more thoughtful.
"One more thing... A few of the candidates and I have noticed some of our fellows have perhaps been a little more introverted, or found it challenging to make connections with one another. While we understand the Shika will ultimately be the arbiters of fate in regards to our future, still, this miai is a unique opportunity to forge alliances that might otherwise be inaccessible. Beyond that, it's our nature to form small circles and cliques and it can sometimes narrow ones interactions with others..
A new but rather close friend asked me if I could ask you if it wouldn't be treading on the Deer's proverbial toes were we to hold a get-together at Uguisu’s Song? A chance to sort of mix things up, to rearrange the usual and comfortable cliques, and see if any new and surprising relationships form as a result?"

[Shika Pei Pei]

"Hai, I can tell already, and look forward to the change," she responded, albeit a bit quieter, more thoughtful.
"One more thing... A few of the candidates and I have noticed some of our fellows have perhaps been a little more introverted, or found it challenging to make connections with one another. While we understand the Shika will ultimately be the arbiters of fate in regards to our future, still, this miai is a unique opportunity to forge alliances that might otherwise be inaccessible. Beyond that, it's our nature to form small circles and cliques and it can sometimes narrow ones interactions with others..
A new but rather close friend asked me if I could ask you if it wouldn't be treading on the Deer's proverbial toes were we to hold a get-together at Uguisu’s Song? A chance to sort of mix things up, to rearrange the usual and comfortable cliques, and see if any new and surprising relationships form as a result?"

Pei Pei nodded.

"Of course. Such events are a mainstay of such gatherings. It also shows good signs as far as one's political inclination goes. Winter courts offer grand events and gatherings, but it's the smaller private parties where the alliances are formed and deals are made. Assuming that the planned end for such an evening isn't running away with each other as ronin, I see no reason to object to such a gathering."

[Usogawa Narumi]

She smiles wider at Pei Pei-sama's joke... It was a joke, right?
"The approval of Shika-sama is most welcome, and this one is incredibly grateful." From her sleeve, she produces a brick of tea wrapped in rice paper.
"Cherry blossom tea, as my thanks for the invitation, and my unending gratitude for your intervention and blessing of a harmonious match to come." she lowers her gaze differentially.

[Shika Pei Pei]

One handwaved and appropriate game of refusals later.

"It is a lovely gift, Usogawa-san." she offered with a bow. "As pleasant as the conversation is, though, my duties do require my attention elsewhere."