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"Hey, take this stuff to one of the tents, not the HSE, and have it looked over." Goro directed one of the Yamawaro "Tell me if there's anything we can use, keep the rest for yourself, my treat." the girl happily nods and makes away with the stash of Kappa technology.

"Why did you stop us from chasing the Kappa?" I ask, guessing at the answer, but wanting to hear anyway.

"Besides leaving the HSE less defended? I'd say by her direction she's going to ground in the village, probably a Kappa waterway. We have pull here, but the rest of village, even the moderates and progressives, won't stand for a White Wolf squad thundering through their streets. A back-up smear job if this first plot failed." He explained.

"But if we catch her the information might be worth the commotion." I state.

"Letting her go might tell us more." He said moving close to me. "See this?" Goro begins, unfolding his fist to reveal an origami dog, who's nose pointed like a compass following some unseen north.

"A 'pointer' I think they're called. I have a bit of a 'seeker' at home who's more inclined to seek out trouble but, ah, that's not important. Just have one of your fellows keep an eye on this thing so we can track the Kappa's movement alright?" He says, handing me the paper dog.

As his fingers brush against my skin I feel a slight tingle and come to the startling realization that this person had grown comfortable around me. It makes my heart beat a little harder and causes me to wonder what god deigned human men to be a foot or two taller then Wolf Tengu on average, but yet again, I swallow these feelings whole.

"How long will the spell last?" I ask.

"Well she said some nasty things, so I'd say it'll take me a month to forget those comments, but if she brings a cucumber apology basket then we might be in trouble!" He chuckled, shaking the bracelet on his wrist.

Ah, grudge magic.

"By the way, is Kasan-san still sulking on the roof?" He asked, jerking his thumb upwards.

"Yes, although I would advise against speaking with her, she may kill you." I answer instantly.

"Story of my life... take things from here." He waved, walking back into the HSE.

My end game is set for real this time. Three chapters to setup Seija and Goro.