(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/ee/Midori.jpg)<br/><br/>Midori knew from the undertone in her father's voice that he was not happy.  She hadn't expected him to be, but then she hadn't expected his demand to speak privately with her, either. She stood carefully, eyes respectfully downcast, and followed Shun Tai's directions to the private meeting room.  She dreaded this conversation--more of a confrontation--that was about to take place with her father and would avoid it if she could. His hand on her shoulder prevented that, so she mentally prepared herself for what was to come.