Kenneth
Kaiu Aida kept his face mostly down as he walked through the unfamiliar city. He knew this to be a bad idea after all he didn't trust his surroundings but he thought it the best way to not become overwhelmed by the crowded streets that he wasn't too pleased to be partaking in. Instead to calm his mind Kaiu focused on the wooden box he insisted on carrying himself while servants assisted getting most of his belongings to the embassy. He opened the box one more time inside was a perfect to scale replica of the Stone Tower Dojo. Aida's research indicated this would be a suitable gift for Koyama-sama however Aida despite spending a month working on it couldn't help but feel like some of the measurement calculations he had done made it look... Flawed. Aida tried to physically and mentally shake the thought from his mind. And as he looked up could see the familiar and calming blue Mon that he had been walking toward.

As he walked towards the embassy a servant near the door had to feign a cough to get Aida's attention. Aida was fixating on the structure of the embassy and was trying to answer for himself several questions about the structures construction when the servant broke him back to reality. Perhaps it was out of station for the servant to demand his attention but Aida appreciated the snap back into the present moment. Aida's air apparently wasn't ready to become words and so it came out as the crack of earth "Could ... Hmph could you request me an audience Hida Koyama-sama I am newly arrived to the city. " The servant stared at him for half a second and then remembering he forgot a detail Kaiu added "My name is Kaiu Aida I have a written request to work on some construction projects in the city" Kaiu began to search his person for said papers but then realized that the man had already moved on seemingly having no interest in seeing the documentation. So Aida calmed himself and followed one of the other servants beckoning him into a waiting room.
Jonathon
The embassy was buzzing as usual, the place acceptably pleasant but immaculately utilitarian. There was a weight, and purpose to everything inside the main reception area. A few servants saw the unfamiliar Aida and bowed in acknowledgement before continuing onto their duties.

After a moment, Aida is greeted by an elderly woman, Easily past retirement age for most samurai, but her eyes still hold a distinct sharpness, like a Shepherd to the flock of servants. Her tone gentle yet authoritative. She knew what needed to be done and her efforts were always to make sure no task went incomplete. The woman bowed deeply to the Samurai.

"Welcome Kaiu-sama to the Crab Embassy. I'm Hoshiko, head servant and assistant to Ambassador Hida Koyama. Have you come to meet with Him?" She says, maintaining her bow.
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Kenneth
Aida's mind had calmed a little bit while he waited for Koyama. He signaled Hoshiko to stand from her bow but he took a moment to answer the question. Aida was trying to do the political calculus of what reason Koyama would have for having this individual greet him first. He took a breath ultimately deciding to relax in the knowledge that most crab wouldn't take time to hide such messages. 

"Yes I am newly arrived from Crab lands and was reporting in to be of whatever service I can to the clan. Is Koyama-sama engaged at the moment? I certainly don't demand his attention with any urgency If my timing is poor."
Jonathon
Hoshiko smiled as she rose. "He is at the moment but should be done with his meeting in a moments. We can wait outside his office. If you'll follow me." She said walk further into the embassy, down to the end of the building where a large set of wooden double doors capped the northern part of the building. Just before it is an office with a heavy screen. On the way through the halls several men in Imperial trapping shared hushed whispers as they left.

"Hida-sama," Hoshiko said, gently rapping. Kaiu-sama is here to be brief of their assignment. 

"Send him in." A voice rumbled from within the office. Hoshiko slid the screen to allow Aida entrance. The Office was adorned with paintings and gift from subordinates and dignitaries. A painting of Kaiu Kabe adorned the wall beside a window facing the river and a suit of armor and daisho took up places of honor in the opposite corner. At the end of the room a large man dressed, in courtly attire of Crab Blue and Gray stood poring over maps.

He looked up from them as he felt Aida's presence in the room. "Good Day, Kaiu-san. I am Hida Koyama, Head of the Crab Delegation here in Ryoko Owari Toshi." He said with a shalllow bow.
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Kenneth
"Good day to you Hida-sama" Kaiu responded matching the bow going slightly lower as was fitting the mans position. "I hope my presence is not too much of a demand on your time."

Aida offered Koyama the the finely stained wooden box showing the stone tower dojo chop. "I brought you a small token to remember our homelands" Opening the box to display the model of the dojo inside Aida continued. "I cant claim to be wise when it comes to Sumai but I do know that Stone Tower is a place to take pride in I hope I have done it justice just as I hope my service to the Crab in Ryoko Owari Toshi will do your reputation justice Hida-sama" ||
Jonathon
"I appreciate the gift." Koyama said after proper protocols. A faraway smile grew on his face. "Kaiu craftsmanship never fails to impress me. But, let's get down to business: We have need of you skills in several strategic places. First, with your arrival we can restart reconstruction of some deficient parts of the city's walls. A project we were working on with the Lion. We'll work with their Liason and begin repair as soon as we can. Secondly I'll be speaking to the Imperials and Scorpion about improving infrastructure here in the city. Especially around the waterways for increased security. I'm sure you'll be up to the tasks. Is there anything I need to be made aware of that you'll need? Parts and Laborforce nonwithstanding. Do you need accomodations? A Forge, an office to plan and craft? I have an amount of resources at my disposal and no doubt my financier will speak to you about things. But if there is something do not Hesitate to ask."
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Kenneth
"I greatly appreciate your confidence Lord Hida-sama. Any office and/or lodgings you can provide I'm sure will be sufficient. And I fear working with the Lion might be a bit new to me but other than that I am more than confident I can bring good fortune to the crab with these tasks. My former Lord also relied on me for much of his accounts keeping so I look forward to speaking with the great financial minds you have at work here and will use this skill as well in your service if it is helpful."

Aida was glad to hear that these were tasks very much in his wheel house. He had no idea what to expect when he was called to this city. However a public works project in a major city felt to Aida as a show from his clan that they saw his work and respected him for it. He sent a silent prayer of thanks to Ebisu as well as a plea for his continued blessing.

" I look forward to beggining the work on these tasks if you have any materials for me to review or contacts for me to make in the city to begin let me know"
Jonathon
Koyama moved from behind the desk to a tall table with papers and scrolls unfurled. "I do have maps for you that will need to stay on embassy grounds that include information about the walls. I can have some reproduced without the *Detailed* Information if you require some to take to the worksites. I will also set up a formal reintroduction meeting with the Lion for the next day or so. Please take an opporunity to walk the city. It can feel suffocating to the openness of our home so take the time to get acclimated. I know Takashi-san was planning to give a tour of the city to some fellow new arrivals. Perhaps you can tag along with them." He said.

Koyama was glad the young man was eager to get started. A goal of his was to be a influential, cordial, but overtly neutral party. Forming alliances tended to muddy things when all the other clan's goals were ultimately self-serving. Moving to help the Lion would show their interest in protecting the city as a whole with a project that was precisely in the Kaiu's wheelhouse.
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Kenneth
" Any information is definitely appreciated I'm sure I will survey and observe the project myself before very long. Where may I find this Takashi-san I will not hide that this is not a familiar environment for me." 

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Jonathon
"He's been given reprieve after his last assignment but Helping you three get acclimated is first on his Priority list when he returns. And you'll receive the maps after your tour with Takashi-san. Until then, explore the embassy and the noble district. If you have any question feel free to ask. If you have non for me at the time, You're dismissed." 
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Kenneth
" I look forward to meeting them" Aida bows to Koyama and makes his way out of the office. He takes time to settle his belongings into proper lodgings and didsmiss the servants who helped him get them here. Kaiu was tired from his journey and so after noting where he needed to be and when to meet takashi-san Aida found the closest tea hose he could to the crab embassy and sat there allowing himself a moment to rest his muscles. The teahouse did not serve any blend he was familiar with so he requested to be served whatever their most popular blend was. It was not unpleasant. Aida sipped and thought out loud "Perhaps I could grow to enjoy this"