Kyuden Shika

"If you truly need it, I can make that happen", he said. "Give me details on this though, why is the painting necessary? I don't understand."

Koi glanced at Genkai before shifting to stand with her back to him and said barely louder than a whisper. "That painting was a fake in the hall, and harbours no magical properties that I can tell. The original though? It might tie into the spirit that is trying to kill Utaku-sama and could give us more context. Cursed object, if its something more?"

She said softly. "If its something worse, we need more information that the kami can explain."

She motioned with her hand. "Like those ghost stories of objects possessed spirit, object needs to be purified or destroyed etc etc etc."

"Yes, alright", he said. "I understand, it won't be an issue. I'll speak to Shika-sama early in the afternoon and get his permission."

Somehow.

Koi nods. "If you can't.."

She sighed. "Speak with Shika Nesshin, and tell him that I asked for his help."

The Moth took a deep breath before reaching into her neck and pulling a green lace choker she was wearing off and holding it to him. "Give him this, as a sign of my approval."

He had a bad feeling taking it from her, but he was the superstitious type anyway.

"I will if it's needed, if not I'll have to regift you", he said with a cheeky laugh.

Koi waved her hand passively. "Just return it, it is only meant as a token of my support in the endeavour not a gift. By the stars, we are friends Shosuro-san you can ease a little with the traditions I won't judge you."

Nodding. "Alright, arrange a meeting and let me know when you are free."