Imperial Court of the Blood Dragon Shogunate

[The Rising Sons]

The Taishogun looks at the Consortium Officer, and at Zetsumai. He does not seem entirely pleased, but at whom, or what, cannot be deduced.

He waves at one of the Heralds, then the Taishogun's throne receeds back behind the curtains, as He does, the symbol for 24 appears on a holo-projector - and is updated as a countdown timer across the monitors on Kyoto.

The Herald addresses the Court. "The Taishogun has called this Court to recess for 24 hours. All shall leave in peace!"

Muttering and grumbling, the Court begins to clear. Pages are dispatched to direct parties such as the Consortium Officer, and the Kiretsu, to opposite exits. Guards are dispatched to break up any quarrels.