Kichirou, Road to Village with Ichiko

Kichirou raised an eyebrow slightly, almost imperceptibly so. He'd heard quite a few strange things he'd obtained permission to wander, but a casual reference to "Celestial Bureaucracy" was a new one. Kage apparently agreed, as the feline cocked his head slightly, still studying the woman intently. But, it was of little consequence. She was, at least, headed in the same direction, and walking with someone would make a nice change of pace.

"Fair enough, miss." He paused, thinking a moment. "You wouldn't be familiar with what is occurring in this area by any chance, would you? I've heard a bit, but I've yet to encounter someone who could tell me anything solid."