[D0, EM) Allow Me to Introduce Myself (Open)

[Seppun Yuzu]

"Oh. that sort of propriety. Not proprietary. I apologize." He rubs his chin while wincing a bit a the mistake, then looks back at Hajime, asking, "More relaxed wouldn't be too bad. I'll keep a keen eye for such moves, of course. A chaperone perhaps, for official meetings. What does Kitsuki-san think?"

[Kitsuki Hajime]

Hajime considered that for a moment, but any misgivings were quickly washed away in consideration of Yuzu's age. "I think that may well be wise, Seppun-sama. The relaxed atmosphere should find itself righted by a careful kinsman."

[Seppun Yuzu]

The boy nods, reminding himself about another Seppun in the guest list he was provided with. "I'll see to that then."

A couple of extra steps, and the long corridors do prove to be long indeed. He asks, "How has been Kitsuki-san travel here: Any important matter the Dragon seeks with the Deer?"

[Kitsuki Hajime]

"No, Seppun-sama. Just the matter of my marriage, I am afraid." He tilted his head. "The journey was pleasant enough, however, though I have always found the Lion territories distressingly flat. The forest here is a welcome change."

[Seppun Yuzu]

"Soka."

Yuzu doesn't remember Hajime's name on his list and then nods a couple of times, "Now that I think over it again, Kitsuki-san's name wasn't at all in the list I've been given. I wonder how many other competitors there'll be."

[Kitsuki Hajime]

"I am sure that I do not know," Hajime replied. "If Seppun-sama's list was 'curated' in light of his requirements, I would imagine that mine was as well."

[Seppun Yuzu]

He takes a small amulet with written blessings from Benten from one of his arm sleeves and shows the rolled up list attached to it to Hajime. "Mother gave me this. Quite a lot of names and notes."

[Kitsuki Hajime]

Hajime nodded slowly as he scanned the names. "But not exhaustive. There is Shiba Raizo, Shika Nesshin, Shosuro Hikimasu, my own kinsman Kiyonobu, at least two Kitsu...your mother seems to have pruned the flowers of this court rather comprehensively, though why she chose to leave the ronin...well, perhaps there's something there that bears looking at.

"I confess myself curious as to what she means by "goal." It seems ever so vague, almost as though it were meant to pique one's curiosity. A truly interesting list, Seppun-sama."

[Seppun Yuzu]

Yuzu raises an eyebrow at the mention of the names, knowing all too well his mother, a traditionalist Seppun, would want to have grandchildren in the very same way she had her own. If Fortunes would be kind to her. The boy leaves that behind, not willing to focus much on her own ways, and shares a similar frustration. "I also don't understand why she wrote goals, or large... for that matter."

[Kitsuki Hajime]

Hajime smirks. "Our ancestors were fond of large women because...well, it all comes down to fertility, I am afraid. I am sure that your mother is merely keeping that in mind."