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would not interrupt my painting.Ф

The mere mention of JakuТs name brought back memories she
would rather have left undisturbed. She feared she colored with
embarrassment, perhaps even shame, at the thought of what had
happened between her and Jaku when they last met. / went to his
rooms, she whispered to herself.

Lady Kitsura Omawara nodded in response. УI did not mean to
suggest that you would beЕ pleased by the news, cousin, I am
merely the messenger.Ф She smiled the smile that disarmed the
coldest hearts.

УI did not mean to be abrupt, Kitsu-sum. Please excuse me. I am
thankful for your consideration in this matter.Ф She tried a smile in
return. Kitsura had not intended to cause her discomfort, after all;
Kitsura was entirely unaware of what had happened between Jaku
and herself. Deciding it would be best to change the subject,
Nishima observed, УYou seem to be very well informed, Lady
Kitsura. Does Lord Shonto have this information? Or does he rely
upon you?Ф

УIТm quite certain your esteemed father has all the information that I
possess, ten times over.Ф She looked down at her hands folded in
her lap and began to turn a delicate gold ring until the design had
gone full circle. When Kitsura did not look Nishima in the eye, it
was a sign that she had been engaging in certain activities that she
believed her cousin disapproved of. УI simply wish to keep us both
informed. I have befriended certain members of your fatherТs staff
and often act as a confidante to them. After all, whom could they
talk to who would be more concerned for their lordТs welfare,
except perhaps the Lady Nishima?Ф

УI am not entirely convinced that their lord would view these
breaches of security quite so benignly.Ф Nishima said this with
feigned disapproval while she fought the feelings of confusion that
set her heart whirling. Despite

all efforts, she was afraid that these feelings must show on her
face. She tried to cover this with words. УHowever, it is important to
know as much as we can.Ф

УI agree entirely, cousin. So much is hidden and yet everything that
is important to us is in danger of being lost.Ф She moved to the next
ring, turning it a little more urgently. УDo you think itТs possible that
Lord Shonto could be wrong? Could the EmperorТs general really
be in disfavor at court?Ф

Nishima took a last look at the design and began to clean her
brush. This would not be a brief interruption. УI do not know Lord