Shiba sits on the dais, toward the front to more easily be able to speak to anyone who approaches with business for him. His court hovers near to deal with smaller issues. Tea and snacks are set out as well for people who want to discuss business with one another or simply socialize.

As always, Sora entered, and always, he knelt to the Son of Heaven.

Not far behind him is Gusai, who makes his formal bows to the room and to His Majesty. And he gives a shorter one to Sora, as well, though he does not yet approach the older man.

Susumu has returned to Court today, making a point to ready and available for any who come to find him.

While he had skipped court yesterday, Zhe knew very well that he must not make an habit of it. The dragon was sitting silently in the back, reviewing what had happened the previous week.

The four temples project is underway...that is quite a relief

Matsu entered shortly after Susumu, her jaw set, and a stoic, calm demeanor seemed to emanate from her.

Yoshitsune Chizu was in attendance to represent the Crab, wearing a dark blue kimono tied with a red obi. She held an elegantly painted courtier's fan in one hand.

Rei, seeming somewhat out of sorts, entered and offered polite bows, before quickly moving before the dais.

Genjinwas Genji-ing only as a Genji could.

Dojihime was present and fashionable. She settled near Genji for now.

While the weather outside was frightful the one currently called Tsubaki was, indeed, feeling delightful as she swanned her way around the court in her finest attire.

Sasori walked into court.
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Bayushi Sasori wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:38 pm

Sasori walked into court.
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Hantei Genji wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:28 pm

Genjinwas Genji-ing only as a Genji could.

Gusai offers Sasori a brief smile and a nod. But he moves to stand beside Genji after.

After last night, something feels...amiss.

Satsuki was present as she (almost) always was, dressed down a bit in robes of white and red and her hair partially pulled back in a braided bun that was secured by a fine hairpin of gold.

Otomo Gusai wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:41 pm

Bayushi Sasori wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:38 pm

Sasori walked into court.
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Hantei Genji wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:28 pm

Genjinwas Genji-ing only as a Genji could.

Gusai offers Sasori a brief smile and a nod. But he moves to stand beside Genji after.

After last night, something feels...amiss.

Genji nodded to Gusai. "Otomo-san, everything alright?"

Hantei Genji wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:46 pm

Genji nodded to Gusai. "Otomo-san, everything alright?"

"Uncertain, young lord," Gusai replies, bowing. "Wind's blowing strange. Storm's coming in."

Genji frowned. "That's not good. Which direction?"

Hantei Genji wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:53 pm

Genji frowned. "That's not good. Which direction?"

Standing near Genji she added, "Something amiss, cousin?"

As stony-faced as he was before the duel, Hikaru was present at court.

Hantei Genji wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:53 pm

Genji frowned. "That's not good. Which direction?"

"That's the problem. Several. Never good when that happens, young lord."

Gusai looks towards the dais. "Best hand to have at the helm, but a bad storm'll challenge even the best sailor."

He then bows to the Doji, having answered his lord.