Kyuden Shika

"Why are we talking about heimin and eta... I mean, shouldn't we be training?"

"Because if you are to be a good governor you must think of those who serve under you, be them samurai or not." Bai explained "Many forget about those below their station. But if you want to train go ahead." She motioned for him to resume his training.

"Are you... lecturing me, Bai-chan?" He says, raising en eyebrow.

"More advising... lecturing I would be talking about the Tao and the fortunes and the Kami." She nodded. "But if you think of it as a lecture well take it like so." She giggled.

"Well... you're a Shrine Maiden. Can't reply complain about being lectured." He frowns to himself.

"This one is but a humble monk, Seppun san." She smiled. "It is understandable that things might seem like a lecture when it is a friendly talk. But water flows and thus it goes where the kami want it to go."