(Houji reports to Shishio, as Yumi and Soujirou play shogi.)Shishio: So the attack on the Aoiya was a failure... Houji: I must apologize. I foolishly ...nderestimated them... In recompense Ten Swords Houji of the Hundred Sense will go himself... Shishio: There's no need. I've already sent Shinomori Aoshi.Houji: But--(Soujirou: Check.Yumi: Ooh!)Shishio: I have no need for his interference. Your life is more important. By the way, Houji. Do you believe in hell?Houji: Hell... ? No. Good men and evil. I was becoming ever more enamoured of her, having already seen something of her filthy predilections. If sex with her was going to be like this it would beat my usual conquests hands down. I followed her out of my room and through the scullery in just my t-shirt, no longer concerned that I would have liked a bit more flesh on her arse, just staring at her naked buttocks. The kitchen table was empty of stuff, making me wonder if Greg had prepared it.There was, however, no time to wonder about. ”“Good, still we have not survived this long not being careful. Continue to watch them, make adjustments as you see fit.” Another ball of energy said.“It will be as you say. I will advise you if anything changes.” Flugret said as he bowed.With that he turned and left the room. At another section of wall he passed his hand over it in an intricate pattern. A moment later the wall slid open revealing an extremely advanced shield array control.A quick check showed that the Empress’s ships, weren’t. She's a very warm passionate person. Her kisses this evening were very telling. I think I could have a lot of fun with her, maybe even tomorrow. It's really the young ones I have a problem with because you don't know what they're thinking. Julianne is a mature woman, and knows what she wants and how to ask for it without making it sound trivial."Tara grinned knowingly. "Should I let Dee know in the morning that it's going to be her and me for the next couple days? Julianne's only here for a.