Kumiko giggled softly as the young mage left the room.  For her own part, she stood, skates making her look it taller than she was, and bowed with her hands at her sides.  "Thank you for your hospitality, elder.  I don't know why you're speaking about my permision to operate indipendantly in this city, as I've just arived here.  I would, however, apreciate the opertunity to work indipendently in your teritory, even if I'm not used to working alone.  What is it that needs doing?"