“Your hospitality has been impeccable, Lady Tysuss,” Yume demurred.  “It never crossed my mind that there would be a place of such wonder this close to my home.  I'm excited to hear why we've been summoned, and also to witness the wonderous beasts we've been offered for our aid."  Her eyes danced.  "I've never gotten a close look at a Shimata before."  Pine green eyes fluttered shut momentarily as Yume remembered the three dynasts--resplendent in their paonopolies of jade--riding out of Greyfalls.  "Even from a distance a lion-horse is a fantastic creature. "