<div class="floatright">(http://pre01.deviantart.net/993d/th/pre/f/2012/195/c/a/legend_of_the_five_rings_female_samurai_by_phantom_cz-d579ozg.jpg)<br/><div align="center">Doji Shizuka (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=277531.msg13637264#msg13637264)</div></div>Shizuka gave the innkeeper a bow of acceptance, not so far as she might bow to another samurai, but perhaps a bit more than a samurai might ordinarily provide to an innkeeper.  The incoming Mirumoto samurai received a full bow as was proper.<br/><br/>Although her samurai's visage was firm and devoid of expression, the brief flicker of her eyes showed that her intellect was still strong, taking in the situation and considering matters.  She had some experience with the Dragon clan and their unconventional wisdom, and while she didn't always follow the trail of reasoning that led to a particular conclusion, she couldn't help but be impressed the few times she'd understood the logic.<br/><br/>Hearing that the body had always been removed was a relief.  Hopefully the blood had been cleaned from the room as well.  However, it would still be necessary to enter the room in order to provide a proper description.  Knowing that a mere innkeeper wouldn't understand the fan language, she simply nodded.  "Yes, please."