In the shadows of the market was a man with long white hair, wearing a rather nice looking outfit that was light colored and matched his eyes and hair quite well. Upon his hips were two katanas, his hand idly resting on the hilt of one of them. His green gaze was focused upon the form of one Seijun Yokokawa. When he had been approached by Lord Yokokowa, he had thought to refuse. Teiji was not the type of man to tie himself down to any single lord. He was a wandering samurai, a ronin. He was free spirited and went where he pleased. But this lord had heard of his skills and wanting to hire him. He wasn't asking for him to stay with him permanently, but Teiji was certain that the lord would in time. Most who were impressed by his skills wanted him for their sole use.<br/><br/>He stepped out of the shadows, silently moving through the crowds and to the vegetable and fruit stand that she was currently at. He paused beside her, not addressing her and instead just looking at the apples that she was currently perusing. He removed his hand from his sword's hilt, reaching out with one hand to grasp a rather ripe, delicious looking apple that was right near her hand.<br/><br/>He had a reason for his behavior. He wanted to test her, to see what kind of a charge he was being saddled with. He had yet to refuse her father's request, but he had also not yet accepted. He was actually on his way to meet with her father to discuss the terms of their arrangement, but first, he wanted to see the daughter. She was a pretty little thing, that was for sure. She would definitely be a target of most men.