<span style="color: gray">Not at all, Bayushi-san. It has been a great while since I've had the opportunity to speak with any outside of my own clan. Unfortunately, almost everything I know about you and our fellow magistrates is what was necessary while we were at war. I would prefer to understand you on a more personal level."</span><br/><br/>Tomomi followed as she spoke, appearing to take little or no note of the changes in Michi's demeanor, but returning the blunt speech in kind.<br/><br/><span style="color: gray">"As I'm sure you know, the reputation of the Scorpion is not a favorable one, and this concern has led me to speak with you first. Distrust is instinctual and I do not wish to resemble a beast."</span><br/><br/>She went back to her usual, less talkative self, leaving the silence for Michi to fill. She would give meaningful glances in her direction whenever her walking path was sufficiently clear that she didn't have to watch.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>