Lois
Akodo Katsuhiro was wandering in from the garden for a late afternoon snack and tea, leaving his geta at the entrance even while Heimin continued to toil in the garden executing his vision. He was nearly complete with the earthwork and major plantings for the study garden which would surround the Lion embassy meeting room. Now he just needed to execute on some of the more symbolic pieces. As he turned the corner towards the kitchens, he sudenly stopped, coming face to chest with a very tall redhead woman. There were not many in the embassy who made Akodo feel short, and fewer had red hair.

"Ah, Kitsu-san, I was just speaking of you with Ikoma Maeda-san, have you met him yet? I believe I just saw him in the sitting room, and I would appreciate a moment to introduce you."

Akodo gave her a slight bow, showing his respect for her and her time, and then led her back towards the sitting room. "I had already spoken with Ikoma-san about the task I would like him to perform on behalf of the Clan, but from my discussions with Kitsu Himiko-dono you are the key to getting him started in the task. I would appreciate it if you could help get him on his feet."

As they walked into the large room, many of the shoji doors were flung open to allow the breeze to blow through the spring air, and the faint scent of turned earth and plants from Akodo's construction project filtered into the room to mix with the scent of the various teas as many of the clan gathered here to drink or work.

"Ah, there he is. Ikoma-san, a moment please."

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Debora
Miu had smiled when Katsuhiro had started a conversation with her. As she returned the bow. Tilting her head as she soon enough realized she was dragged into business. Of course. But it had not bothered her as this gave her the chance to meet with a new lion. Or well, maybe an old lion but one she had not met yet. Therefore a new one. Something about the underworld. She had followed Katsuhiro's footsteps with caution. To make sure she would not trample him or other peasants running around the house. 

When the doors flung open she was asked to wait. So she did. The tall Kitsu, almost too tall to fit through the doorframe was standing there. Her hairs radiant like the sun. Vibrant as fire. Her eyes golden like those of the animal their clan represented. Her smile had been shining through the brightest however. She bowed down when she met the sight of Ikoma Maeda. 

*"It is an honor meeting you Ikoma-sama. I am Kitsu Miu. Akodo-sama told me you wish for some help?"* The Kitsu spoke her turn. 

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Catherine
Maeda played off the arrival as a surprise though he had been watching the pair approach as well as keeping eyes on any others in the area as he continued his assessments. Performing his usual 'just enough' bow towards the pair.

**"The honour is all mine Kitsu-san, You actually happened to catch me in my ongoing appraisals of the area and field for which this metaphorical battle we find out self in takes place. Akodo-san has informed me you might help me penetrate the facade of a _building_ that I am familiar with."**

He followed the final comment with a knowing yet minuscule head nod which transitioned into a full length assessment of the imposing samurai.

**"Though with one such as you in the clan I dare wonder what could possibly pose any issue to our success."**

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Lois
Akodo bowed to Ikoma-san as he joined them, and gave a slight smile at the man's words. Miu was an imposing sight, and her power as a shugenja, while something he had not fully witnessed yet, had earned her the title of Battle Shugenja. He had seen the shugenja in his own legion at work, and their powers were terrifying. The fact that Miu could also spar with the best of them simply put her on another level.

"Kitsu-san, I have tasked Ikoma-san with being our eyes, and as such, he could make use of some introductions I believe only you are capable of making. Should you have need of anything else, you know where to find me."

He waited for a moment to see if they had any questions for him, before giving the two of them a bow and letting them get about their business.

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Debora
Miu went into the room and watched Katsuhiro leave. She had barely understood the Ikoma in the room as he used all kinds of fancy wordings that went beyond the head of the battle Shugenja. 

*"So what can I do for you Ikoma-sama? Do I need to show you things or tell you about people or things that are going on?"* The Kitsu questioned. She rubbed the back of her head in a bit of unease as she was not sure how to present herself in situations like these. 

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Catherine
Maeda took a moment to contemplate his words in reply, Noting Mius head rubbing he relaxed his posture a little from his more stiff outer appearence.

**"I would not mind if you would honour me with an introduction Kitsu-san, I am aware of the usual districts for the law averse gather in but i have yet to make inroads. Akodo-san also has much concern with saftey in those areas but as a clan we have a need to leverage them to our advantage as soon as possible."** 

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Debora
Miu tilted her head sidewards like a confused animal. Unsure on what he had meant on safety of roads and other things. Therefore she went to dig through her knowledge whilst staring at him with glassy eyes. It was almost truly visible her head had been empty. But after a long awkward silence the Kitsu managed to bring up a thing or two. 

*"Do you mean the fake worshippers? They worship a man instead of Kami?"* The lion spoke. She almost whispered as she was disgusted by speaking those words. That or she understood that information was confidential and the walls were made of paper. If only she had her whisper spell here. 

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Catherine
A small smirk cracks the Maedas stoic facade

**"Ah I understand Kitsu-san, Is the prose of my speech not to your liking?. Rest assured I had meant no offence I can change it if it would please you"**

He symbolically brushes off some imagined dirt from his left shoulder.

**"No kami, No worshipers in this discussion Kitsu-san. It might help if we took a stroll together at a later date and I could directly show you what I mean."**

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Debora
Miu nodded. She understood what the Ikoma said last. She smiled. 

*"A stroll does sound nice Ikoma-sama. I am unaware of what you need to show me and therefore it sparks my curiosity. That and I do not mind going out for a walk."* 

The Kitsu seemed ready to leave anyways. 

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