"You have my leave to go," Hattori said, then stepping closer, added under his breath: "and we shall meet again, Saeko-chan."<br/><br/><hr/><br/>The road back to the capital was long and winding.  A single woman traveling alone had a few options in terms of inns, but most of the peasants were fearful of such a powerful warrior.  After all, if they crossed her they could be cut down in an instant without repercussion.<br/><br/>As she traveled storms clouds gathered, and rain began to trickle down.  Then it was heavier and heavier.  Saeko was going to need to take cover soon as the roads grew muddier, rocks potentially falling over the countryside road she traveled if knocked loose.<br/><br/>Saeko could press onward to the nearest village, but the last she'd been through was six hours ago at this point.  She wouldn't double back in time.  She did not know how far she'd need to go to reach the next.<br/><br/>But nearby an open cave in the hillside was evident, clearly enough space for a horse or man to stand up in under the cover of the cave.  It would offer at least shelter from the rain for a time until it passed.  The distant crack of thunder and illumination of lightning suggested the storm was only going to get worse.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Saeko</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/gO3JbAR.jpg)</div><br/><span class="bbc_u">Name:</span> Saeko Amakusa<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Background:</span> Daughter of House Amakusa, she's probably the best swordswoman in the Shogunate...And always the first to volunteer for the most lethal *and* sensitive tasks. Of course, she's not just in it for the honor of serving the Daimyo - she's in it for herself, too! As long as she doesn't get caught, of course...<br/><br/>She's slated to marry some young nobleman, but she insists on continuing to serve. It's quite likely that she's actually looking for any excuse to duck out on her engagement for as long as possible...Or at least until she's had enough fun!<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Motivations:</span><br/>- Serve the Shogun<br/>- Master the blade.<br/>- Bring glory and honor to her House, which is eternally striving for power and position.<br/>- Have as much fun as possible.<br/>- Avoid getting married for as long as she possibly can!<br/>- <strong>Don't get caught.</strong><br/><br/>Honour: 2<br/>¥: 500<br/><br/><strong>Perception</strong>: 1/2<br/>(sarraphim): 0<br/><br/>Marksmanship:  2<br/>Sneak:  2<br/>Detect:  2<br/><br/><strong>Physique</strong>: 4/3<br/>(daemon): 1<br/><br/>Melee:  5<br/>Sex:  2<br/>Resistance:  1<br/><br/><strong>Charisma</strong>: 1/3<br/>(possession): 0<br/><br/>Diplomacy:  2<br/>Seduction:  3<br/>Willpower:  2<br/><br/>Armour: 4/4<br/>HP: 2/2<br/></div></div>