Shie moved down the hall, peering through the ropes that have cut off the majority of the entrance. Beyond it, a squat, red-skinned creature paced back and forth. Claws glinting in the light, it started to scratch along the walls, ripping through the rice paper.<br/><br/>Muttering a quick prayer, she took a step back and placed her hands together...<br/><br/><div align="center">---</div><br/>The door swung open, revealing the  square table that came about a foot off the ground. Tanaka Kyo, short and balding, peered up at the man that entered with a frown. "You told my daughter you didn't wish to buy my inn and I am holding you to your word."<br/><br/>He stood, stretching his legs out, pointing a finger toward him. "If you want anything out of--"<br/><br/>A scream cut through air, rattling the boards.