<div class="floatleft">(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130219153348/l5r/images/4/46/Isawa_Hibana.jpg)</div><br/><br/>Hotaru set her eyes to the letter.  Hands eagerly moved to start feasting on the greasy bits of food set before her, letting the heaviness settle in her still churning stomach.  A slurping sound echoed from her lips when she drank down the tea and then added a bit of sake to the mix.  If she had any concerns about appearing attractive or social, she did not show them while she ate.  Then there was a small lifting of her body as if a silent burp rumbled inside her chest.  While the outward appearance was of one that did not have concern, Hotaru did consider the contents of the letter.  If the letter was true, which her sources gave indication that this woman was honest then this was a call to defend her homeland.  Despite being a ronin, the bloodline of the samurai still called to her a sense of duty.  Much of her life had been spent fulfilling that duty in the form of helping the peasants of the land and punishing violators of the Emperor’s Law.  This seemed a true call to battle and glory.<br/><br/>“This is true, then you have my support.  As for your friendly awakening, just tell me where and when to go after I’m done tonight.”<br/>