"Shiba Murasaki, the sword prodigy, much after her grandfather Murayasu, who the Resplendant Hantei the Eighth considered her teacher and friend. Your Clan needs to find a way to heal relations with the Phoenix, and it has begun with the recent treaty. This match shall be conducive toward that goal and will meet your superior's approval as her line is well-respected among the Imperial Families. Not many Clan samurai are ever allowed to teach in Seppun dojos, especially no at her young age. And yet there she is, tranquil in her dedication to Bushido, as flawless in her technique as the kensai of your Clan."

Odorihime tilted her head.

"But she outranks you, Kitsu-san, exceeds in pedigree. Would you forsake your own to be her husband, and joint the Clan yours has done so much harm to? Or would you rather bring her into the Lion by striving to advance yourself between the time of your betrothal and the future marriage? I leave this choice to you, as you have already subjected yourself to my judgement."