+1 to the Party [Igen, Sawachika family]

Igen gave an appreciative nod of his head at her response. And some small part of him did wonder. Despite what he'd managed for himself and his division, how would he stack up to other third seats in the past? It certainly was worth a bit of mental exploration.... but later

”Koizumi? Ah yes I think she joined Seventh a short while after Commander Murasaki took office. I’ll definitely be sure to pay her a visit!” He perked up, certainly he had never thought to ask her about such things. And a referral from a fellow squad mate would certainly go a long way!

What came next however caught him a bit by surprise. Of course he never even really thought about the duties the woman had to partake in as lady of the family. Mainly because…. He never had one. At least not one he could remember. He had come from the rukongai and so….. he honestly didn’t know anything about what duties there were for a mother, a lady of a household. What DID go into raising children? It was almost completely alien to him. But all the same he gave a nod of respect.

”I understand. Even so, I would be happy to have another bout whenever you would wish, Lady Sawachika.” He affirmed. Until promptly perking up!

”Ah! Before I leave, please let me treat your wounds!” He insisted, promptly raising a hand if she so accepted his offer. And uh……. Well. He didn't hesitate. If she accepted, then he would promptly get to work applying his skills in KAido in restoring some of her spiritual energy and mending what injuries he'd managed to inflict on her. Thankfully years of training as a healer in the academy took over and he was able to… temporarily suspend the sudden surge of … thoughts. And when he was finished, he would leave the Sawachika manor feeling.

Different.

And guilty.