Mariko made a graceful bow to both the Hackers. The white sleeves of her kimono briefly touched the floor.
"Mister Ling, Mister Drake, I am Lieutenant Yamada Mariko of the Sisterhood. I had the pleasure of meeting some of the Lane Hackers at last year's festival. Perhaps this year's festival will turn less... complicated. However, it seems like the first blood already have been spilled."
She closed the handfan to reveil the lower part of her face. Her lips were painted bright red, which contrasted to her white powdered skin. "sumimasen, I would love to try some of your mixing talents. It would be an interesting experience to try an exotic drink made by a Lane Hacker. Judging from what I saw, you know what you are doing."
