"A point that has been made before, but one that seems remarkably slow in being responded to." added Feng dryly, causing Madame Shu to shoot him a glance that spoke volumes. The older man seemed remarkably unphased by it though.<br/><br/>"It is a point I recognise." replied Madame Shu, letting her glare soften after a few moments. "I do, honestly. But at the same time I have to prove to myself that I can be worthy of the trust so many will put in me. I did not seek for this ..." her hand raised, to take in the area around them "But if I have been given this chance to prove what I can do, without the resources of my father to smooth my path, should I not take it?" Her voice held an edge of frustration in it.<br/><br/>She looked around at the rest of the group. "I'm afraid this is a rather old argument that we have brought up here."