<strong>Mirumoto Ichirou<br/>Tagged: Hachi, Ayano</strong><br/><br/>"And if I were a courtier, I would be just as happy to ask them those questions," Ichirou answered Hachi.  "And perhaps I'd even be clever enough to come up with some beyond just who is attacking them and their numbers.  But your idea has merit, and who I am to turn down an invitation for company?"<br/><br/>Ichirou's eyes flickered to Ayano, "While asking for a yojimbo at this time may be a bit too forward, perhaps Suzume Hachi-san and I should accompany you?  After all, he needs to speak with the heimin, and a sakework can hardly be run entirely by administrators and functionaries.  For one, after a days work, they'd send a petition to have the tools operate themselves, and then send further petitions to each other criticizing why no work is getting done.  And while I would expect my fellow family members to treat you with due courtesy, perhaps my presence will serve as a gentle hint that if one dragon can cooperate with a crane, then other dragons should follow suit.  Though I would applaud your bravery if you would enter the dragon's den alone."<br/><br/>"Such an organization would not disrupt the allotment of tasks I presume?" Ichirou asked.