Yasashi listened to the captain quietly, her eyes studying his face and expressions as he spoke. Her posture shifted, her physical attention shifting with it to Ajairu at her side. His flames flickered briefly and he favored a side, his front left leg curled up and occasionally testing itself on the ground. The horse snorted as the Captain bowed, and Hanabi returned her gaze to him.

"Captain, rise up. Your honesty and willingness to take blame for your people are exceptional traits." She gestures for him to rise, a slow smile appearing on her lips. "You can make it up to me..." Her demeanor evolved subtly, adopting a more casual and endearing posture as she slid her free left hand to her hip, the other still resting atop Ajairu. "By remembering what it is that was different about today, and teaching it to the other patrols. Strangeness and irregular behavior do not fall onto your shoulders for blame; preparedness and ensuring it does not happen again are your burden. You'll carry it well, Captain. If the Shogun truly wants to create this... Team...And I'm to be on it, then matters such as this will be fully your responsibility soon. I have faith in your abilities."

She bows to him partially.

"You already know everything else I would have said; I accept your apology and return you to duty. I'll try to locate a few of those others who intervened in the city, and let them know to come to the castle in the morning. I may not find everyone, so keep an eye out as well." She nods to him, before stepping away to go and get Ajairu stabled and seen to.

It had been a busy morning, and priorities being what they are... Ajairu came first.