A little more information (D5 LM closed)

[Susumu Sumiko]

"I trust her completely" Sumiko nodded "she has been a good friend while I've been here, and is a scholar like I am although more focused area of study. I'll pass your details on and make sure you're invited."

She smiled at the man.

"Beyond delvin', how have you been? No other issues I take it? This winter has been more busy and I expected, with the festivals and gatherings."

[Dai]

"It certainly has been more lively - though I suspect even more so for those of the clans. There are many events that ronin do not get an invite for, as I am sure you understand. But I am doing well and enjoying myself where and when I can."

[Susumu Sumiko]

"I understand" Sumiko nodded "although you would be surprised to hear I'm also not invited sometimes. Still, it's been a busy winter season. Much to learn and discover, the Scorpion world feeling like a maze at times. There's some mysteries like the Benikage which I would really want to explore more but it would ruin the mystique so I'll never know."

[Dai]

"Benik... oh, right, yeah they're a bit outside my pay grade but I hear it's an experience." He smiles, "Guess you'll just have reason to visit us again someday."

[Susumu Sumiko]

Yeah, if someone else paying for it!

"It was pretty expensive I heard" Sumiko chuckled "The concept is still fascinating, putting your trust entirely in the chefs preparing your food as you can't see a thing. They must research into each person that dines there to ensure they serve nothing that causes allergies, I can't imagine the place would stay open if there was an incident of poisoning with the clients that would be attending."

[Dai]

"Well, no unintentional poisonings." He laughs, "It is a Scorpion world after all."

[Susumu Sumiko]

"I'd like to think I've done nothing to warrant an intentional poisoning, and I'm still here after all" Sumiko chuckled, picking up her cup of tea "I prefer to remain alive and without people wanting me dead. There's far too much out there I haven't seen yet in my lifetime. I've even been helping to look after a young drake, that was fun! The Sanctuary here is lovely, I imagine you've visited a few times in your years here?"

[Dai]

He nods, "Very fair indeed and, yeah, I've visited it pretty often. It's a nice place to relax... and no cover fee."

[Susumu Sumiko]

"Never considered seeing if you can get yourself a pet? I'm sure with your skills you could do well somewhere like the sanctuary" Sumiko tilted her head "I don't know how well they pay there though."

[Dai]

"An emergency food supply? I'm not sure I have the heart." He offers a smile that is meant to show he's joking but suggests there may still be a kernel of truth within it, "I've been getting more successful, so maybe I might consider it some day soon, but when it's hard sometimes to keep a roof over your own head you don't want to be subjecting another living thing to that."