Hida Emi makes a small non-verbal sound of acknowledgement as her fellow magistrates appear.  It could be interpreted as either a greeting or a general sound of displeasure.  It seemed like they were gathering quite a retinue.  Well, that might have reprecussions later, but for now, she and the others would have to keep their minds focused on the tasks at hand -- first and foremost, thwarting whatever the oni and the maho users planned for the Festival outside.<br/><br/>Holding her katana in a ready position, Emi slipped into the room, looking around warily.  It seemed like the Asahina's prayers had worked the wonders that could be expected of a shugenja.  The bandit who had previously been shooting arrows at them was now asleep.  On the wrong side of the bars, but perhaps that could be changed.<br/><br/>Emi paused to make sure the room was clear and safe.  Upon verifying that, she would stalk into the room to investigate, particularly to see if she could open or force the barred gate and get to the sleeping bandit to capture him.