The Otomo, after making his announcement, turned his back on the group and walked into the room.  As he left, Liang had quickly made to move forward, but only took a step before pausing abruptly and looking to the samurai around him, as though hesitant to be the first to go through.  He was saved the embarrassment of having to suddenly defer and seem cowardly by Maseko, who made a gesture of deference to the Lion.  Liang's breathing was heavier now, and he seemed to make a deliberate effort to steel himself as he waited for the Lion to step forward.<br/><br/>He did his best to keep his eyes off of Maseko and Kotone as the latter approached the former and helped her adjust her kimono.  It was a good reminder to focus, to avoid distractions leading up to what might be the most important moment of his life, and possibly his family.  He reached into a small scroll case at his hip, withdrew a small bit of paper, looking at it with increasing confidence before nodding and putting it back in the case.  The paper, whatever it was, seemed to keep his attention as Shiori spoke as well<br/><br/>Before Shiori could go into the room, Liang made a point to return her bow, having been distracted by the piece of paper.  Then, not wanting to hold anyone up, he briskly fell into step behind Kotone, allowing Maseko to bring up the rear.<br/><br/>***<br/><br/>Inside the room, the first thing likely noticed was an attendant by the door.  Once all were inside, he would shut the door, stepping outside in the process.  Inside the room, other than the five samurai walking in, were two men, both seated at a small table.  The first was the Otomo that announced that the meeting would begin.  The second was a man of Lion colors.  As the soon-to-be Owl members entered the room, the Lion at the table appeared to be in the process of writing something.  The Otomo stood.<strong>"Those that will swear fealty to the Owl Clan, step forward, announce your name, previous family, and swear to serve the Owl Clan."</strong>