<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 addressed Hirohide-sama's departure with a proper bow, then turned her attention to the innkeeper.  The Crab samurai stepped forward first, but the Crab Clan rarely knew the most proper  and civilized courses of action, and she saw no need to draw attention to this fact, possibly worrying and confusing the innkeeper further.  Besides, removing his helmet was at least an attempt at civilized society.<br/><br/>She simply waited, and added, "And please assemble the witnesses for questioning," when Kenshin-san was finished speaking.<br/><br/>Although she wasn't entirely convinced that they would be staying for longer than it took to investigate the area and question the witnesses, Kenshin-san had already demonstrated a degree of intelligence, and he might well have picked up on something already.  Perhaps it was nothing more than preparation, being ready on the off chance that the situation took longer than expected.  Either way, she was content not to comment on the matter.