"This is acceptable to us. And we shall support the Emperor's return and ensure the re-intigration of government as seamlessly as possible. However..."
He took a brief sip of brandy, as if to punctuate his statement.
"...however, the Emperor must realize we are in a different, stranger, aeon then what it was when we left. The nature of the 'real' threats to Kusari is far, far different then what he and his staff imagine.
Kogen must keep an open mind and a guard at every gate, and be willing to take the Kempeitai's word on what actions are needed to ensure his survival. He's a big target, and he's being hunted from all sides."
