Hana let out a curt smile. This lord cared for numbers and did not gloss over little details, that was something worth reporting and appreciated. Few lords designed to think about their clan's finances themselves. "Your latter question first my lord: it is true I was sent here on the basis of Tenzen-sama's order to greet and inform the new heir to the Mitsumine, as well as educate you on the finer affairs of governance and the ways of the capital court if necessary, but I had few qualms of following such an order. It is an honor to be in your family's service and meet you. And I welcomed the opportunity when Master Tenzen bid me to travel here."

"As to what and how I have learned....I must note this is hardly the time nor place to speak openly about the matters of the family records or the inner matters of the capital family." Hana gestured around to call attention to the murmuring of the other envoys in the other rooms nearby. "But I would be happy to give you a lesson in a more private location my lord. Although there is barely a story to tell, especially in comparison to the story fate has begun to weave for your own life. As for what is to be of me, I am your loyal servant. As indicated in my master's letter, I am to be put to your direct service to free you from the early burdens of bookkeeping so you may focus more upon the larger affairs. Such as that of the young heir to the Boar clan here to greet you, but does not seem to be a warrior. Would you accept my service in your council my lord?"