[b] Ayameko [/b]

Kyokujitsu no Tochi, unlike its Yamagakuran conterparts, had no individual that had domain over the economy - at least in the strict sense they did. It was considered a part of the duties of the Sankage to safeguard the interests of the nation at all times, thus the economy fell under Ayameko's purview. The trade request from Yamagakure was met with with due haste, given their current status as tentative allies. Ayameko's departure was met with little fanfare. Accompanying her was Touzoku, her daughter, as well as the young Kei, who possessed the synthetic Kekkei Tota that Ayameko and Yggdrasil has designed.

The arrive wast timely. Not a minute early, and not a minute late from the request's indicated time. As usual, Takumi represented Yamagakure. Ayameko couldn't say she had a taste for the man. He feigned an air of intelligence, when he was likely the most ignorant man in the room - even more disturbing to her was that the feint was not one of intent, but a believe in superiority. She couldn't deny that she didn't pity the man in some small fashion, but it was not her place to be anything other than cordial.

As usual, Ayameko took her position across from him, Kei and Touzoku to each side, standing. Ayameko wasn't much of a woman for these kinds of games. It was, hopefully, a negotiation that would end quickly, but it was largely up to Takumi and how much of her time he wished to waste. Touzoku and Kei would bow, lightly, yet politely, out of respect for the representative of Yamagakure. Ayameko, however, was seated without bowing, not out of disrespect, but that her formal status, no matter how much she wished to disengage from the formalities, was above his. It was customary within her culture to only bow to one of higher status.

"Shodai Sankage Hyakuyondaime Hokage Yotogodaime Tanikage Shichishodai Shikata Ayameko," she stated, opening her palms to him, a gesture of openness among her people, "I will be negotiating on behalf of Kyokujitsu no Tochi. I have brought along my daughter Touzoku, surname Uchiha, as well as Kei, surname Yoriko. Your request for audience for trade was accepted by the Council and myself."