Soun and Genma had been playing Mahjong on the back porch of the house when Kasumi's voice was heard.  Genma was in panda form and Soun had been losing pretty badly so the distraction was welcome.  He quickly stood up, knocking the game board over, the pieces spilling everywhere.  He placed his hands on the side of his head as Genma scowled, exclaiming in a way too calm voice.<br/><br/><strong>"Oh my goodness!  I accidentally ruined our game.  Whatever shall we do?"</strong><br/><br/>The panda held up a sign which read 'You did that on purpose', to which Soun responded with mock surprise.<br/><br/><strong>"Why I did no such thing, Saotome.  Besides, it seems we have a guest to attend to."</strong><br/><br/>The panda shook his head and glowered even more.  Soun quickly made his way outside to see what Kasume wanted... the girl was standing just on the edge of the gate to the street, and pointed with a smile toward the heap on the ground outside.<br/><br/>"He must have been traveling a long way to be in this condition, father.  Shall I put on some tea?"<br/><br/>Soun nodded as Genma appeared behind him.<br/><br/><strong>"Yes, Kasume.  That would be wonderful.  Now Saotome, help me carry him into the house."</strong><br/><br/>The boy was carried into the Tendo house and set on a mat with a blanket over him... when he awoke he would see the smiling face of Kasume as well as Soun's face and that of a large panda, who held up a sign that read 'Are you alright?'.  Kasume spoke in a sweet voice.<br/><br/>"Oh.  Father, I think he's waking up."<br/><br/>Soun nodded solemnly.<br/><br/><strong>"Mmmm so he is."</strong><br/><br/>He looked down at the boy and offered a small smile.<br/><br/><strong>"Welcome to the Tendo Dojo, son.  I understand you were looking for us?"</strong><br/><br/>