<span style="color: Purple">"A happy marriage is a great gift."</span>He paused then, as a frown threatened to spread across his features. The fingers of one hand curled and uncurled twice, before he continued.<span style="color: Purple">"Whatever came of the girl I am certain she will teach others that Kakita's daughters are noble souls."</span><br/><br/>He watched the Kakita's expressions. The creasing of skin as she frowned, the way she seemed to think of times and events long ago and far away. He reasoned that there was something still left unsaid. But such matters were not for open discourse. He opted to leave it until she trusted him enough to share and would satisfy with quiet curiosity.<br/><br/>Such, was the way of Proper On.<br/><br/><span style="color: Purple">"You show much Jin for giving her the chance to live and ensuring that she remains watched and protected."<br/>
</span><br/>He would look in the Bushi's direction at a point just past her shoulder so as not to meet eye to eye.<br/><br/>One breath passed before he looked away and back towards The Liquid Pearl. He would remember the way here for another visit. The Unicorn adjusted his hat with a single poke of a finger, then raised an elbow to rest on an upraised palm so the supported hand could brush the well-cared for facial hair he wore.<br/><br/><span style="color: Purple">"I only regret that my stories are not as exciting. Until this honor was bestowed upon me, I traveled between three small trading posts in my Clan's lands and little else. But in time I may recall some whimsy or bit of legend to share. But for now, let us continue the tour. We've still a few good hours before the moon greets us."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>