'Nowi' as she was called now would step foward, smiling warmly at the peasants as she'd square her shoulders. Holding herself in a manner that suggested she was not afraid of them, or at the very least did not understand the fact they were threatening her.<br/>"I take it, you must be the construction crew. My my, have you done an amazing job here. You have shown artistry in your work... of course you should be paid..." Hatsu would smile at them as she'd step towards the Geisha house, unrattled by their threats.<br/>"Kala, darling be a good girl and get these men some Sake. I suppose we have a matter of payment to discuss with them." She'd say sweetly as she'd point to the young Crab and shoo'd her.<br/>"Now, this is dreadful though isn't it. You expected to be paid, I expected you to be paid and able to settle into my Tea house without issue. Let us go inside, sit down, and we will discuss this matter till all parties are satisfied... Yes? Good." She'd say sparsely leaving them a minute to respond.