"Wow, wow, slow there young lady... seems like you've had some harsh experiences acting as intermediary between humanity and the Kami" says Takeshi "I imagine that sort of stuff happens a lot in such an important center of worship. Did Ryuu ask you to intervene in his behalf to the Kami in a rude way, young lady?" asks the uncle as he reaches over carefully for the blade.

As she bids, he does not take it out of its sheath... but still, it's balance could be felt as exquisite as was the woodwork to make sheath and hilt resemble a single long piece of dark wood. Truly the work of a master. With a contented nod, he returns the blade to Touka.