[Now that things were starting to settle down, Retsu has a bit more time to relax. Most of her calls to Jyuushiko lately have been professional check-ups, but this time, it's a social call. Tanabata is coming up now, and she thought Jyuushiko could use the distraction, so she was coming to help pick out a kimono for the party.

One of Jyuushiko's many relatives--a cousin of some kind--met Retsu at the gate and took her inside. She rapped lightly on the doorframe to announce herself.]

Jyuushiko-san?