"My own underlings had trouble recognizing me this morning. People that don't know me aren't likely to have much of a chance," Noriko simply grinned, feeling a little entitled to some cockiness. "The sooner we get that sword out of their hands, the sooner we avert bringing ruin unto this city."<br/><br/>Noriko was actually looking forward to the premise of the ploy. It would give her some practice of playing the part of a typical court woman when she began looking into opportunities to move her and her gang up in the world.