Reiko listens, first with polite interest, then with gradually growing honest interest in the tale.  She smiles, inclining her head as he finishes.  "A good story, Suzume-san."  She says in her quiet voice, although a little louder than before, some of her animated interest showing through in her tone.  "I must say, though, that the girl and her father were very lucky.  Fox spirits are not to be trifled with, and if it had desired to take vengeance on the little family for his wife's death, well..."  She shakes her head sadly.  "It is fortunate that she was able to appease the fox in such a way."  Her blue eyes are bright as she speaks on the topic of spirits.<br/><br/>As time goes on, however, the sounds of passion become too great to ignore.  Reiko reddens slightly, one delicate hand coming up to brush back an errant strand of her hair, and to cover her embarrassment.  He blue eyes widen somewhat as she recognizes the new voice joining the chorus.  Her blush grows deeper for a moment, before she grits her teeth in irritation, her delicate jaw clenching.  To have their host so obviously engage in sexual activities with a woman who was not his wife was one thing.  But when that would give the Scorpion an edge in the negotiations...<em>That's not fair!</em><br/><br/>At the same time, the curious part of Reiko's mind, the inquisitive part, could not help but notice just how much everyone involved seemed to be enjoying themselves.  The flush on her cheeks is not just from embarrassment, her breathing increasing ever so slightly, her generous chest rising and falling.<br/><br/>"Ah... yes, Suzume-san.  I think I might enjoy hearing such a tale."  Her voice is much louder than usual, pitched to shut out the nearby moans and gasps.  She lifts the cup to her soft lips, taking another drink of the sake.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">mechanics</div><div class="spoiler_body">Perception: 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4519970/)<br/>Per+inv: 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4519971/)</div></div>