"If I am not mistaken, what the Tree Spirit has offered is a sacred remedy of some sort. You shouldn't underestimate the power of such a substanc, Kushiami-san. If our Tree Spirit friend says that she will need only rest now, I believe him." Kouko nodded gently to the spirit, before turning her eyes back to Hanami. It relieved her to know the priestess would be ok.

"Kushiami-san." She had been reminded of the matter when she heard mention of sheathing swords. "About those men that confronted you in the capital. The ones who... lost their brother." She considers her next words for a moment before continuing, "are you satisfied with the way that situation ended? It didn't seem to me like the matter was resolved. I'm not suggesting we return, but... it seemed to me like nothing was resolved."

There were other matters being discussed, but she didn't feel the need to interject. Cetainly not when someone else was already making counter arguments. To do so could only cause more arguing. It hadn't gotten out of control, either, so it was fine.