Mariko took one with blueberry filling and carefully took a small bite from it as not to smudge her lipstick.
"I am glad you appreciate the small gesture."
She smiled and waited for him to finish the small mochi cake before replying to him.
Well yes. People tend to shove me forwards when it comes to delicate political situations to smooth things out. Normally I deal with the Blood Dragons because you know their lot are fond of their traditions and I have more understanding of them than most Sisters. That does not mean it doesn't have its ups and downs. Occasionally someone shows up that is a problem at best. Don't worry, nothing like that is going on right now. But given my experience, I have been put into a more permanent role.
I do get alot of free time to pursue my own objectives though.
Listening to his description of the route she learned something new.
"Baffin is isolated then? Wasn't your hospital there? And yes. Kusari's underworld internal politics calmed down alot and most of the internal strife between the GC and the Blood Dragons is gone now. It gives me some breathing space."
