She took the kiseru from her mouth, still smoking, and placed it on the table as she picked up the pamphlet and read it. She was silent as she read it.
It did bring to light what she knew of Kusari culture. She always remembered that women were placed second to men with the expectation of them being around for the sole purpose of child bearing but not "slaves." She herself wanted to one day have children like her mother did....but not now...so that part didn't bother her so much.
"But an empress," she said aloud to herself, "there is something to be said for that." She smiled at the thought and continued with her soft but out loud thinking, "Dad always did say that I can be anything."
She then asked of the ladies. "I know there are more of you but still, you are a small group. I'm curious as to the plan to make that happen."
Picking up the kiseru, she took a puff, awaiting for the response.