<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/bb/1c87q.jpg)</div><br/>Reiko's eyes widen ever so slightly as the Sparrow samurai gives an extra bow to her and her alone.  After a surprised moment, she returns the gesture, bowing agilely at her slender waist.  The corners of her soft lips do turn up ever so slightly in response to his smile, her cheeks pinking ever so slightly under his frank gaze.<br/><br/>She gives a tiny nod of approval as the Sparrow also refuses the opium, only to have her lips thin as he leans forward to kiss the concubine.  Despite her surprise, Reiko's sharp eyes take note of the responses of the servants, the curious mix of demure and amusement.  So many seemed to fall into the later category, causing Reiko to wonder just how many concubines the family employed.  Clearly, they were involved in a number of vices.  She watches, the expression on her lovely features carefully neutral, as the Sparrow rises, to depart with the courtesan.<br/><br/>As the servants seek to ply her with various refreshments, Reiko does not respond, remaining aloof, her face a mask.  Finally, though, as she senses their growing desperation, her features soften, the hard look in her eyes fading.  Perhaps the servants were spoken to sternly beforehand about making certain the guests were satisfied.  "Very well."  She says, gently waving one graceful hand in acceptance.  It would not do for them to be punished for something she did, and a few sips of sake and a sweet or two would do no harm.<br/><br/>She scarcely glances at the Scorpion as she accepts the opium.  Hardly surprising.