The innkeeper listens attentively to Mirumoto-san before replying. "No, sama. I did not know you would be here before you arrived, but I thank the kami that you were here. Without you, my daughter would be dead." He bows again, deeply, his gratitude obvious.<br/><br/>- - -<br/><br/>Doji-san listens to Asahina-san politely, stroking his chin in thought. "That is an intriguing suggestion." he says, after considering his answer, "But if you will forgive me, I do not think it a likely one." He holds up a hand to forstall any comment as he continues. "I have been in this city some time now, and know, at least by reputation, many of its more important citizens. The governer is a very shrewd woman, and has skillfully run this city for years now. If she were of a mind to dispose of you ... not that I believe she would ... an Oni would be a very poor choice of tool. For one, it's appearance would draw far more attention from both Clan and Imperial authorities. Secondly, I cannot see an Oni being a subtle tool, and the Scorpion are known far and wide for their subtlty." He makes a nod towards the Scorpion at the table. "If it were proven the Governer were consorting with maho-tsukai, her death would be assured."<br/><br/>He pauses a moment, as if assessing another piece of information. "Your pardon, but you said your predecessor was investigating illegal activities here." He looks around the table at each of you. "Have I the honour to be addressing Emerald Magistrates?"