"Yes, my dear." Mitsuhide allowed himself a laugh then, though it was warm and quiet rather than full of amusement. "Both I and Lord Motochika made sure you were safe and well. You need to be more careful about touching the coral in future, however."

He looked her over; she certainly seemed in good health, aside from the stiffness. That would go away shortly, so it was no big worry.

"You will be hungry. It's a good job I have kept your apartment stocked up on food, isn't it?"