Seiryuu has always been aware of Dragon's dislike of his leaving his duties even for this short time, but his response has always been the same- 'If we allow the Excrucians to destroy our traditions, then it is the first step towards losing the war.' Nobody ever said that an Imperator had to make sense, but at the very least, he has a reason.<br/><br/>Rooster sighs. 'You shouldn't be late for your Imperator, Snake. You will leave the others waiting, and Rat will most likely become angry.' she says, shaking her head as she sits with you, looking uncertain but sighing with a soft smile as you withdraw the bouquet of flowers. 'Tsk... Giving a girl a second-hand gift? I didn't know you were so thrifty.' she teases, smiling. 'But they are lovely...' She takes a soft sniff of them as she admires them. The food is delivered, quite promptly, as would be expected for one of their sovereign powers, and she smiles. 'Tsk... You can be such a diva, Snake.' she says softly, smiling as she takes a dumpling, enjoying it.<br/><br/>The time is ten minutes to midnight, as Horse nods, leaving Dragon, Rat, and Monkey to wait for their brother. This is hardly new, as he's always been something of the 'odd one out' among them. He's usually good enough to show up just on time, and Seiryuu tolerates it, understanding the turmoil it can leave in a Noble's soul to be serving someone other than their intrinsic Imperator.