Deborah
*Matsu Hikari had spent a long while away from the city, a long happy while. These eloquent jade walls his nothing but a vile cesspit of debauchery and depravity. Despite her abundance of disdain for this city, she knew it was ripe with opportunity for blade work. A pained smile crept at her scarred face as she walked the halls of the Lion embassy. 

She walked softly through the twinkling light of breaking dawn, tracing familiar steps to the Ambassadors office. After a few short minutes she found herself at the door. She let herself in. 

Hikari's dark hair, all but the few strands she wore as bangs, was pulled back into a tight bun. Her calm brown eyes sat above her eternal grimace. Heavy scars twisted from the right side of her mouth, down her throat, her jaw sat an odd angle. Her armor was not traditionally styled to say the least, it was on the lighter side, with a preference to agility and mobility. Her left arm was padded, covered in armor down to an armored glove, her right arm on the other hand was bare and unguarded. Upon her shoulders she wore a great golden lion mane. She was a short, stout woman, her armor doing nothing to thin her silhouette. She stopped short of the ambassador and took to a bow.*
"Ambassador Himiko-San"
Kenneth
The embassy had been rather silent. All was out for duty. The shadows had carried the attendants who had done their job with precision and haste at the same time. A true craft if one would be to appreciate them. Not a lot of people did. One attendant in particular had seen the Matsu coming, alerting another attendant and at the same time alerting the ambassador just before Hikari had let herself in. Peculiar. 

The office had felt looming as in front of a wooden desk had stood a person who might have been an attendant as well. A child really. Even smaller than Hikari had been. Wearing nothing out of the ordinary as all the physical features would. Eyes bestowed with the curse of misfortune as they owed two colors. Hairs as blonde as a gajin as they reach the floorboards, even when half was tied down in a top knot. Scarring over the face as if she had been in a burn accident but came out with minor scrapes for what could have been. 

The way the Matsu barged in, no knocking, adressing the ambassador poorly. It had triggered one of the attendants. The attendant spoke *"Ambassador Kitsu Himiko-sama awaited you."* Himiko would let it slip as she gestured the attendant to return to their quarters. *" Welcome Matsu-san. It is nice to finally see a face connected to all the stories I've heard about you."* Himiko would bow, not as deeply as the Matsu did, still deep enough. 

Himiko would walk towards the other side of the desk before gesturing towards one of the seats. She settled down. *"Please, sit."*

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Deborah
*The matsu quickly took the offer, her feet and legs weary from travel, aching from the weeks march it took her to get here. She placed her Naginata against the wall by the door, leaving the pole arm balanced safely.*
"Thank you Ambassador Kistu Himiko-San."
*She stepped efficiently, taking as few casual steps as she could to the seat, her muscles trained to burn only the necessary amount of energy. She took her seat across from The ambassador, politely folding her hands in her lap. The formality of office was never Hikari's strong suit, so many restrictive rules governed by politeness, hiding the truth behind a veil of civility. It agitated her even though she had to participate. She preferred the field where she was free and unburdened to express herself openly. Her words were soft, an echo of faint pain hidden deep within her voice, the scarred tissue across her face and neck heavily restricting her movement. Her eyes were fierce, showing no sign of weariness, agitation, or pain. Only the thousand yard stare of a scarred warrior.*
"I hope these stories are true and just to my character."
Kenneth
Himiko would glance at the door as in an instant they flung open. In the doorframe stood a man, one with a smile grand. He would bow down deeply before guiding the attendants in. Several plates of food and drinks were brought in and put down on the desk. *"We assumed you'd be hungry after your travels. Who would I be to care so poorly for my clan?"* Himiko chuckled as the attendants left as fast as they appeared. 

*"Please eat."* Himiko stated before settling down. *"How does it feel to be in this city again? Please don't feel obliged to speak only good words as all Lion have at least some criticism."* The young ambassador stated as she poured the Matsu some tea. 

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Deborah
*As the attendants flung the door open Hikari would burst from her chair, hand swiftly gripping the hilt of her blade before she registered the situation. Noting it was simply servants she vowed politely in apology and re took her seat. Despite the outburst she maintained a watchful eye, observing their hands as they laid out the meal. She was subtle with her gaze, not obtuse or open with her weariness.*
"To be honest, I despise this cess pit of deceit and debauchery, it makes my skin crawl as if caked in layers of filth and grime."

*She took a small bite of rice, tasting it carefully before continuing.*

"The hot water is always nice though."

*A sky chuckle escaped her taught lips.*

"Thank you kitsu himiko-sama, this meal is well needed."

*Content with the food before her the matsu began to eat in earn st, yet still held to her manners despite the ravenous hunger in her belly.*
Kenneth
*"Then eat as much as you need Matsu-san."* Himiko stated. She would lean back a bit before sighing. *"How fared your journey? No troubles I hope."* Himiko questioned. The peculiar child seemed friendly enough, not a typical ambassador but she at least functioned slightly. 

*"Tell me about your goals in Ryoko Owari Toshi? What is it the champion sent you here for? What is it you wish to reach?"* The young one questioned before taking a small plate of dumplings for herself. Biting on them with caution whilst making sure the Matsu was comfortable. 

*"As for your opinion on the city, we have cleansed the cartels, we slowly will take off the layers of filth and turn it into something marvelous. This city is cursed for all I know but it has opportunities."* The Kitsu chuckled. 

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Deborah
*Hikari ate quietly for several moments, thinking over the questions placed before her. Considering her responses, contemplating each word she would respond with. She preferred to keep her responses concise for comforts sake. Her eyes looked over the young ambassador, finding her demeanor inviting, appreciating her presence so far.*

"Travel was well, the weather calm, locals friendly, road well traveled."

*Before she answered the next question, the inquiry of her goals. She gently brushed her thumb across the medallion bracket she wore. It was a subconscious and subtle movement, nothing to really draw any attention.*

"I seek to bring honor to the clan, to my ancestors, to the empire. To cleanse this city of filth, with blade, blood, and sweat. To establish a solid and permeant hold for the clan within the city. To enforce the order of the dynamo. To serve."
Kenneth
Himiko however would observe the movements. The friendly smile soon faded as the Matsu spoke about cleansing the city. It was not something hostile but more that the conversation would turn into something more of a serious one. 

*"We are currently playing friendly with all clans. Sadly we are permitted no more troops by the Otomo. Having you here is a true blessing."* Himiko would trace her scars on her face for a split second as if they had hurt. 

*"I wish for you to stay by my side. I have made a target of myself outside of our embassy by cleansing the cartels together with the Unicorn. Only if you accept of course."* Himiko went straight to the point. 

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Deborah
*Hikari's listen as she continues to eat, her infamous appetite beging to reveal itself. She ate silently, kept her face and sleeves clean, passable. She took mental notes as Himiko spoke, rembering how little she had kept up with ingoing in the city.*

" Ambassador Kitsu Himiko sama, My sword is your arm, my body your shield, my wisdom your's to beckon."

*She bowed deeply after she spoke, cementing her vow. Her words rung heavy of truth and honor, leaving the air with a clarity.*

"Quality over quantity, one of ours is worth a dozen of any other. We know this, they know this."

*She paused, contemplating silently for a brief moment.*

"My apologies if I misspoke, it has been a time since I was with superiors. I should clarify in which capacity you would have me serve. Would you like my council?"

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