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Kenichi couldn't recall a time he had ever joined Oyuki on a walk through the village... or anyone, for that matter, in some time. Except for the occasional excursion when Fumiko would practically drag him out of the house to make sure he got some sun, Kenichi didn't spend much time with anyone who wasn't under his family's care. It was nice to just walk and talk... though, even Kenichi could tell the conversations were dying out quickly. His responses to Oyuki's attempts at small talk were efficient. Talk of the weather and the festival didn't elicit much from the physician's assistant: it was cold, and he didn't have any plans for the festival. He knew, with each curt response, that he must be souring the mood for her. He hadn't prepared to talk much... and besides, his mind was still winding through the cryptic purpose to their business. Whatever this business was, it had to be of some import.

Oyuki had apologized several times, which Kenichi always batted away with a simple [Color=f6989d]"This is no trouble at all."[/color] But as she apologized a third time in front of the elder's manor, he took a step towards her and held her gaze, maneuvering himself to make eye contact. [Color=f6989d]"Lady Oyuki, I am happy to provide assistance or insight if I am able. What you have asked of me is no trouble."[/color] He gave a soft, reassuring smile, before his ears picked up on approaching footsteps.

Kenichi's eyes locked on to the familiar dark hair of Chiasa, the tinkerer's apprentice, as she approached. Her expression was even, as always, and Kenichi's smile dropped to match the gravity by which she carried herself. He straightened himself up a little, taking a step away from Lady Oyuki and clearing his throat awkwardly. The elder's son was taking his time. Kenichi gave a short, polite bow of greeting as Chiasa approached. [Color=f6989d]"Ah, good morning... do you have business with Elder Takamori as well, Fujiwara?"[/color]