Restoring Order: The Gate [Byakuya/Chidori]

The games that nobles often played were not something Byakuya preferred to engage in, but circumstances left him little choice. Embarking on this new endeavor meant he would have to contend with politics more than ever before. That was fine. He found Chidori’s offer reasonable, a modification he could work with. With the promise of the Senkaimon, he was certain the others would agree. "We accept your terms," Byakuya said, his tone steady. "Do you have any initial ideas on how you would like it to function, or shall that be settled later?"