GC Tea House

[Shikyo]

Knowing the look on Saigo's face and that the ladies control seemed to be slipping again, Aki's own face hardens slightly, maybe not enough for anyone else to notice from further away, but clearly enough that Saigo should notice if she were looking, and if that were not the case, the ice whip tone in her soft almost whispered voice could not be missed by the Elder Sister,

First off Sister you need to stop those thoughts this moment. One knows you dispair and feel responsible for the loss of those who came to your call on the planet, but as well we all knew the risks by even becoming members of this Sisterhood. The Samura would love nothing more than to know how close they had come to not only killing one of the Elders, but also how close they may have brought you down to your lowest point in this life. Continue to do so threatens to bring dishonor to the sacrifice our Sisters made to see to it *you* survived, to see to it that you could be here now to continue what they no longer can.

Sister, you are human. Your allowed to think and feel and question, how ever you are also one of our Elders and as such your responsible for more than just the simple efforts to throw off the opression the Samura and their lapdogs represent. You are a Sister many look up to, strive to emulate in both your courage and skill on the battlefield when nessisary, to be like in showing the honor and respect due worthy friends and foes alike.

The black shades are all that hide the eyes of this woman as she seemingly berates the Elder in the Tea House, however no one can see the deeper emmotions she hides behind those shade, the respect she always has for Saigo and the caring as well. As tempting as it may be further push Saigo with cutting words, Aki also senses that Saigo's request for help may need more than just words as well.

*I* will help you Sister in all that one is capable of doing. If the Elder wishes it, one can teach a few things she herself was taught, some of the things that made this one what she is. One will not lie to you, much of it will be harsh and maybe even cruel, but they are not without purpose or reason. No matter what may be, this one will help you Sister.

So this one swears in blood...

The last statement, even as she looks hard at the Elder across the table, she speaks clearly that even the the Sisters on security detail took notice. She swiftly, and before others could react to possible threat against Saigo, drew the Tanto she carried with her swords and ran the razor sharp edge over the palm of her left hand, the bright crimson of blood welling up and over her hand, dripping onto the table between them.