Robert
The meeting was over and work needed to be done. Yeong had to think carefully about what she could do from here. Truthfully, she wasn't versed in politicking and she wanted nothing to do with genteel talks in court. This Coalition had the potential to be volatile but it helped that they were at least given specific areas to focus on. 

The issue now was the other Clans she was going to work with. Yeong didn't really have anything against the Dragon or the Phoenix clans. The overall outlook the Mantis held about them were something she understood but not accepted completely. She could only hope the two other liaisons stationed with her would be easy enough to work with.

Yeong gave a brief thought about it and decided to wait for the two delegates outside of the Crab Embassy. No better time to tackled the issue than the present. The least she could do was introduce herself to them. She wondered if they even had enough time for some niceties. 

With that thought brushed to the back of her mind, Yeong waited until the Dragon and Phoenix representatives exited the embassy. It was a little forward of her to introduce herself in this way but she figured the Mantis reputation could excuse her lack of etiquette. She didn't want to waste her time sending letters to the other two.

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Kevin
Iemon exited, keeping an eye open for the other two delegates he was assigned to work with. At bare minimum they deserved to know what they were potentially getting themselves involved in with this expedition, especially to the Leatherworker's Quarter. *With things so volatile already, further stoking the flames by having someone caught off guard by the less than pleasant welcome we stand to receive would not do.*

To his surprise, he saw the Mantis waiting off to the side, perhaps she'd had the same thought that coming together with a unified approach would be beneficial? He hadn't known much about the Mantis Clan as a whole, but of the stereotypes he had heard, pragmatism seemed to be an accurate one. 

He approached and bowed. "It seems we will be working together for the foreseeable future. Hida-sama had said you were Yoritomo Yeong-san, if I recall correctly?" While it hadn't been a formal introduction, at least their names were known to each other, saving a little bit of time for properly meeting.

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Robert
Yeong saw the man approaching. Decked in his clan colors, he addressed her in a straightforward manner that she appreciated. 

Yeong bowed in greeting. "Yes, I am Yoritomo Yeong of the Hoji family. I've only recently arrived in Ryoko Owari Toshi and have been appointed as liaison for the Mantis. With events as it were, I thought it prudent to introduce myself as early as possible.

"You must be Shiba Lemon-san of the Phoenix clan," She said feeling redundant about pointing it out. "I must admit I feel a little behind in terms of knowing the ins-and-outs of the city but I will do my best and hope to work well with you and the other Clans."

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Kevin
"It is good to make your acquaintance, I have had the honor to serve as my Clan's ambassador for... Is it half a year now?" Iemon felt it was closer to an eternity in some ways. "Ins-and-outs will come with time, and I am sure you are more than capable to handle whatever the city may seek to throw our way.

"I agree, it is prudent to establish a good working relationship. Shared duty is a lighter burden when one is able to get along with those they serve with."

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Robert
"Though I have just freshly arrived in the city, I have been fortunate enough to have met a few of the local fishermen. Though it's too early to be optimistic about the assignment, I cannot be more pleased to be stationed in the Fishermans Quarters. 

"As to the Leatherworks Quarters, I must admit I have yet to set foot in that particular area. In fact, I might do so after leaving the embassy. 

"Would you happen to know of a particular area there that I should pay close attention to?"

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Kevin
"That is the other reason I had wanted to meet with both Hoshi-san and yourself. I am afraid that my presence and affiliation will cause us difficulties in the Leatherworker's Quarter. A former Phoenix Shugenja had used immensely poor judgment while assisting others in pursuit of a thief, calling down lightning in a flagrant display of misused power." Iemon kept his account of the incident to the simplest facts. "Likely this incident added a great deal of fuel to the budding flame of unrest that had already been brewing."

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Robert
Admittedly, Yeong had heard of rumors about a certain incident the moment she stepped into the dock. Snippets of an event that had something to do with a child. To hear Shiba Iemon speak of it himself brought home just how serious this was. It sounded like it had the potential to make things harder for them. 

"That *Does* Sound like something we should take special note of. On a more positive thought, this could be the chance to smooth things out with the locals. If things become complicated, Hoshi-san and I would have to work to smoothen things out. I can't think of a better combination to tackle this area the way our Clans can."

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Daniel
*The doors to Hida Koyama's office slid open, and a monk wearing green and yellow robes of the Dragon Clan, stepped out. He bowed farewell to the remaining members within the chambers, and closed the doors.

Hoshi Senri looked up and locked eyes with Yeong and Iemon. He gave the two liasons a polite smile and a friendly bow in greeting.* 
"Hello there, it is a pleasure to finally meet you... Yoritomo-san, and... Shiba-san, am I correct?"

*The Dragon Monk held up a hand in prayer and respect,* "It is a pleasure to make both of your aqcuaintances. I am Hoshi Senri, a monk of the Dragon clan."

*He glanced at both Yeong and Iemon with a expression of curiosity,* "How may I be of assistance to you both?"

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Robert
Yeong bowed back in respect and introduced herself. "Good day, Hoshi-san. I am Yoritomo Yeong of the Hoji family, acting liaison to the Mantis for the Coalition. 

"Shiba-san and I were just getting acquainted ang discussing our appointment in the Fishermans and Leatherworkers Quarters. I apologize for doing it here but I thought it was pertinent for me to get to know the other liaisons who I will be working with in that area as soon as possible."

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Daniel
"That is indeed a smart decision." *The Dragon Monk took in Yeong's words and nodded.*

"Though I am unsure about the Fishermans Quarters, many of my patients are from the Leatherworker's Quarters. I should have an easier attempt to investigate there."
Kevin
Iemon bowed to the monk. "It is a pleasure to be acquainted with you as well, Hoshi-san." Thankfully it seemed the monk had a likely positive reputation within the Leatherworker's Quarter. *Koyama likely planned that intentionally, having the Phoenix working closely with one who already was shown as being invested in their community gives us a chance to build some positive feeling in cooperation.* The Crab ambassador was without a doubt a capable administrator, not that Iemon had any previous reason to doubt that.

"I think this will be a most rewarding experience to work closely with the both of you, and am very grateful for the good fortune that has seen to us working together."

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Robert
"That's a great thing to hear, Hoshi-san. You see, we've been talking about certain issues regarding our jurisdiction. I have mentioned that I've had talk with some workers in the Fisherman's Quarters and the communication, though casual, have been positive. With you having acquaintances in the Leatherworker's side, I'm cautiously optimistic with the work we have ahead of us.

"Though Shiba-san is concerned with some complications regarding the Leatherworker's Quarters, I believe his presence would be a perfect middle ground for the three of us. Do the two of you have other concerns with our appointment together?"

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Daniel
"I have no concerns." *Senri shook his head.* "Perhaps I may find some throughout this endeavor."

*The Monk awkwardly joked with a smile. He turned to Iemon,*
"Let us hope that our actions going forward will be blessed by the Kami."

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Kevin
"It is good that you feel so confident, Hoshi-san. I hope that between the public apology and renouncing of the offending former samurai's family name, in collaboration with these renewed efforts that Hida-sama is coordinating, will be enough to bring a little more peace and order to things here." Iemon responds to the monk, politely.

"May the kami bless and guide us all."

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