Hirosho Horatami stood beside the open door that connected the court and hallway. As dragons, consortium members, gc, and many others passed, the guards were on close watch, but there were too few to keep a close eye on every suspicious soul walking in and out. He found an Oban nearby, and spoke to him while watching the crowd.
"Send word to the reserve guards to wake up from their beauty sleep and make sure they're scattered about and alert."
The Oban nodded, and went to carry out the Daimyo's orders. Hirosho traveled to the corner of the room where another daimyo and rojus were chatting. There he stayed standing beside the wall listening to the Consortium, watching their every move. He had his suspicions and doubts about them.. but he did for everyone other than his brothers. Rumors of a Kiretsu vessel landing had also reached his ear. Hirosho tapped on his friend's shoulder and spoke to him in an informal tone.
"What a strange day.. The consortium are here, as well as 'supposed' Kiretsu.."
The other Daimyo chuckled and smacked the back of Hirosho's head.
"Don't be stupid! The Kiretsu is none of our business! Psh! Hahaha. This guy's funny!"
Several Rojus began to draw their blades, but were motioned not to when Hirosho dismissed the drunken daimyo.
"Brother.. why don't you go get some sleep."
The daimyo nodded in agreement, and went back to his corridors.
Several minutes passed while the Consortium official talked to the court room, then finished with "Anything more you would like to know?"
Hirosho scratched his chin and waited for the response from the Taishogun.
