Soshi would leave the others of the group and head up to the room which was provided for them.  He would take and moved to the center of his sleeping room and kneel upon the mat there. Taking and tying his sword together so that it would take a little effort to undo, he would place the sword before him as he began his Meditation for the evening.  Deep long breaths taken in and out slowly as he kept to himself and calming his inner soul for the task yet to come.  The straw hat placed behind him as he knelt there praying and focusing himself mentally and spiritually.