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[b]"Itoshi-sama."[/b]

The Love Pillar looked up from her desk where she'd been drafting a few letters. One to the Vatican to ensure them of Gerard's continued health, though she wasn't sure that was a top priority for them she was sure there was a least some people who wanted to know. The other, to the Spirit Pillar's estate. Fushigi had made it quite clear many times that [i]no one[/i] was invited to her estate, but Maria intended to visit anyway. As such, a quick note to be delivered before her actual arrival was her way of being polite. 

Maria quirked a brow at the young woman at her door, a messenger of a messenger. [b]"A guest for you. From the, um, the army."[/b] Now that was unexpected.

[color=deeppink]"Thank you,"[/color] Maria said, smiling lightly at the girl who nervously returned her smile. The girl left to go about her other duties and the Pillar sighed, slowly putting her papers away. She'd been expecting the Storm Pillar's men sooner or later, not the Imperial forces. What could they want? To shut down the church on her property? She certainly wouldn't allow that. She was a powerful citizen despite being only half-Japanese. Would they come to try and take her students? Absolutely not---

[i]Snap.[/i] Maria blinked and looked down at her hand where her writing utensil had broken in half. She breathed out heavy through her nose. Whatever they wanted, she'd find out soon enough.

The blonde Pillar made her way out to the small building she used to house guests. She settled herself in, sitting seiza at the table inside. Her sword was at her side, clearly visible. She nodded to an attendant, signaling him to let the Imperial envoy inside. Her visit to the Spirit Pillar's estate would have to wait. She dearly hoped that her apprentices were safe in their mission.