"Nah if she wants to appear this way in the presence of the Shogun's wife it's her decision." Yomi said not really caring. Hibiki might even notice the joy in his eye. Not because of the position, but because of the anger he knew it caused Akira. Yomi enjoyed being ahead of the spoiled love struck brat of a warrior. Even if he really wasn't. Still the comment about being in the presence of the Shogun's wife managed to do as Yomi planned. Kaori was upright and well behaved for the rest of the trip. Though he could hear her muttering curses under her breath. (lol hope ya dont mind me makin her do that xD)

LATER IN EDO...

The group finally approached the gate. Yomi now had one arm around Kaori's waist since she was struggling to stay awake. "You'll get medical attention and a chance to rest soon. Just hold out a little longer." One guard came to greet the group and another ran to fetch the Shogun