The recently refurbished Scorpion wing of the Tsume Palace is obviously still in the process of being reestablished for the newly reinstated Great Clan.  Despite the lack of decor, however, little distinguishes this area from the seat of power that it once was--though there appears to be a singular lack of servants in this wing.  You are led to the quarters of Bayushi Tenma, where a masked servant in Scorpion colors offers you tea.

Entering the Scorpion representative's quarters, Daidoji Tsukiko casts a cursory look over the decor, thinking that it was somewhat lacking when compared with the ornamentation that adorned most of the walls in the Crane palace.

She nodded at the offer of tea, although she made a mental note not to drink from her cup until either Bayushi Kenji or Tenma himself had taken the first sip.  Though she would never say so openly, for to do so would cause unwanted conflicts and demands for the satisfaction of honour, she ahd heard tales of the Scorpion doctors and their less honourable uses of their craft.

"Please be so kind as to let Bayushi-sama know that we have arrived," the courtier asked of the servant before turning her attention once more to the room around her.  On the face of it, she was merely admiring the referbishments, but her watchful eyes tried to seek out any sign of a hiding place from which a spy might overhear their conversations.

[Private to GM: OOC: She doesn't have investigate so I'm assuming it would just be a trait roll - she's never hunted for such places as part of her duties; rather she's heard of such things and is looking for any sign.]
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Kenji remained politely quiet, standing a partial pace behind the Daidoji.  It was only his presence here that would be useful, his words would be weak compared to those of the two ladies.  And so, he waited, apprently relaxed, but aware of his surroundings and any changes.
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