Kichiro greeted the guards and the helpers as they entered the gate.

"It's good to see you again.  I trust you've been well?", he asked as they passed the gate and went with the others to meet with Lord Sakemoko.

There would be little to add after Ales and Chou-Zen told the tale, so Kichiro just confirmed that the story told was true and filled in a detail or two if asked directly.  As far as he was concerned, he merely competed a task that was assigned to the best of his abilities.  He had no need for acolades as long as his Lord was pleased with his work.
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In reply to Kichiro (msg # 163):

after everyone has bathed and changed,you are escorted into the atrium where the Omo is arranging flowers handed to him by Miko,the nekko who had been with you.

Saishi watches with a smile.

Kichiro stood a respectful distance away from his Omo so that he didn't interfere with his activity.   He waited quietly until he was acknowledged.

Chou-Zhen also waits quietly.

The Omo carefully apples a few drops of water to his floral arrangement, then leans back and puts down the dipper.

Slowly he turns and sits, surveying the lot of you in your clean robes.

"I have heard of many brave doings to the south.  You are a credit to our community"

In reply to Sakemoko (msg # 168):

Saishi acknowledges with the slightest bow of the head, but waits for him to continue.

Kichiro smiled.  He had merely been doing his duty but nevertheless, it felt good to receive a compliment from the Omo.

Chou-Zhen, well aware of the effect of his smile on humans, suppresses such a reaction and instead bows his respect to the Omo.

The Omo bows in return.
"We shall have much to discuss with the envoys of the new baron you helped install.
I am pleased with the defenses you have raised for the village.
 I have received word from Master Phuong, and he should be returning from our homeland in a matter of weeks, having recovered genealogies so that the villagers might invoke the protection of their ancestors against the yokai who followed them here."

In reply to Sakemoko (msg # 172):

"Excuse me for speaking, but not all yokai are evil, as you are aware. How will such invitations effect them?"

Kichiro said nothing but listened closely. He was not involved in the previous plan to pacify the yokai and didn't know much about them, except for the giant dragonfly.
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Ales spoke up as well. "Yes, Akitsu-san, the giant dragonfly seems to protect them, and has been helpful on several occasions."

"The ancestors would not be invoked against their protector, but as a defense against other, troubling spirits, such as the forlorn woman and her lost suitor."
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"I am certain the Elder and Ming-Sa have good sense."

In reply to Chou-Zhen Mou (msg # 177):
"They, like myself, have placed their trust in you.
 With Chye Isul and Tanaka Kojimaru to assist the hunters in guarding the village against incursions of bandits,
they should be safe from mundane dangers.
Once Master Phuong returns, you can escort him thither and thence to Brouse, where he shall be my envoy when dealing with
the newly installed Baron.
In the meantime, I have gifts for each of you."
He claps his hands, and Miko and several other of the neko folk enter bearing parcels.

In reply to Sakemoko (msg # 178):

Saishi also listens and learns, watching as things unfold.

Chou-Zhen deeply bows his thanks to the Omo as the cat folk bring out the parcels.

Kichiro bowed when he was presented with his gift.

"You humble me, Omo-sama.  I merely do my duty as you request.", he said.

Kichiro and Saishi Jin are first granted silk garments marked with the Omo's seal, essentially the same livery as the others.  These items are fairly expensive, but there is more to come.

Kichiro is given a bundle of three arrows of superior manufacture and unusual appearance 

Sashi Jin is given a necklace with 5 salt crystal beads

Chou-Zhen Mou is given and a silver dragonfly pin (may be added to power item to increase value by $400) a bottle of the eclipse, and a peculiar pouch

Ales Konstantin is given a peculiar book, a tassel and a silver Dragonfly pin (may be added to power item to increase value by $400)
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In reply to Narrator (msg # 182):

Saishi will bow low to express gratitude as he accepts the items, putting them on as soon as it is appropriate.

Ales wonders if the Omo has forgot about him, but puts those thoughts to the side. It would be rude to think such things....

In reply to Ales Konstantin (msg # 184):

please review the above post; there was a grammatical error on my end.

Chou-Zhen once more bows low to the Omo.  "Your generosity is unmatched."

Ales realizes the errors of his ways and bows deeply before the Omo in contrition and gratitude.