A chill crept down Ryuu's spine as Motoko turned to the more serious matter. He gave a soft, troubled sigh. He knew the fact she spoke of, and he knew her father would probably not be around for years to come, but noone would think to speak of the Shogun's death. Noone even dared think the thought.
"Although none of us wish your father to pass anytime soon, i think the fact of this still lingers. We've tried so many things, i'm lost in our remaining options, i don't know how else we could try to help.."
He waved over the waitress and ordered some sake for the two of them, maybe that would help them swallow the imminent truth that loomed over them, and especially Motoko's father.
"Hontou? Ii desu yo. It is good to hear they are still standing by our side, and to know they are around.
As the sake was served, he poured the both of them some, taking his cup to infront of him.