Hida Emi gave a small shrug.  Of course, one trained in kenjutsu would defeat a bandit.  And of course, almost no courtiers were ever trained in kenjutsu.  Even those that were would have squawked at looting a fallen foe.  But none of that bore pointing out, as the Scorpion wouldn't give her a straight answer one way or the other.<br/><br/>Instead, Emi decided to focus on the important things.  "The mon of the Crab?" she said sternly, leaning in to examine the pouch when Akane held it up.  After a moment, Emi made a small sound of annoyance.  She looked at the bandit, then resolved herself to ask a few questions of any Yasuki in town when she got a chance.