Kaori obediently stood just behind Yomi, staring at the floor and visibly trembling at the horrid truth. This pickpocket she met back in Shizukesa was the Shogun's most important relative - his son! She called him an idiot too many times to count, yet she was still breathing. Obviously Yomi had no conception of what his status meant, and how badly he could punish his partner for her behaviour. Unfortunately the real scenario didn't cross Kaori's mind at all; Yomi was still himself right now, and wouldn't he always be?

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry~" Her mouse-like voice whispered.