Jack
Gathering the clerks who carefully managed the embassy's paperwork too some small amount of time, if only because many of them had business outside the embassy to attend to. Hikari's hurried efforts must have eventually bore fruit, however, as a steady trickle of scribes gathered outside the meeting room that had initially hosted the investigation's little get together. They were an eclectic group of people: many were heimin women running the gamut between their mid-twenties to early-forties, although at least one of them cut the distinct figure of a man, if a tad younger and somewhat feminine. 

"I believe everyone is here now, samurai-sama," One of the younger women—who would identify herself as Ginko if questioned—piped up as the last of her co-workers arrived from down the hall, bowing deeply in apology for keeping the rest waiting. In total, eight separate servants had assembled, "Please, forgive my presumptuous nature, samurai-sama, but is this in regards to the missing documents?"

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William
Hanako presented herself nicely in front of the small crowed. Her eyes examining everyone while her arms where gathered inside her sleeve. Once Ginko stated that nobody were expected she announced the following :

" I, Asahina Hanako, have decided to take the missing documents - looking directly at Ginko with a slight nod of her head - affair in order. We cannot allow this to happen again. I do not wish to alarm you all but some things cannot be disregard. I will have everyone of you state your business outside this embassy and what were you doing at the time of the incident. We will take a room and you will wrote and sign a paper with previously stated information. "

Hanako marked a small pause as to emphasize her next announcement : 
" I am your friend in this matter, no harm will come to you if you have seen something or heard something or even did something. Every one can have problems and yes duty does come first, but in my position i will not be your demise, i want to help you. In particular i want to know if Hitomi-san is here with us today? If you have any question feel free to ask? "
Jack
The heimin did as they were wont to do—they listened to their better and nodded along with her plan. When inquired towards, one of the older looking women raised her hand, confirming herself to be Hitomi. Most of the scribes seemed either too anxious to ask a question directly, or far too well-composed to speak out of turn by doing so. All but one. The young man among them held up a hand as if to ask permission to voice his concern.

"Uhm, you mentioned we should identify what we were doing at the time of the incident, but what time was that exactly, Asahina-sama?"

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William
"**I would like to have your coming and going about 10 to 13 days prior to today if possible. No harm will come to you in doing so, it's only to know where were you and what do you do outside this embassy**"
Jack
A wave of discontent seemed to move through the group of heimin in response to Hanako's request, though most of it was kept to simple grumbling from the younger members of the staff. The young man, for his part, seems a little rattled by the request, but offers a short bow of his head in deference. 

"By your leave, samurai-sama... Who would you like to hear from first?"

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William
"If possible i would like to hear it from a certain Ginko. If she isn't here, then Hitomi. Be sure it won't be long, but i need to speak to them "
Jack
The younger woman who had spoken up before gives a bow.

"Of course, Asahina-sama. By your leave."

With a secondary room sequestered away for the questioning, the Ginko was the first among the group to file in. She settled herself as comfortably as one could possibly do during an interrogation sequences, looking for guidance from the Asahina as she did so.

"Where would you like me to begin, Asahina-sama?"