Of course not. { he gives hijikata a small smile. } I've spoken with Dawn before as well, and given her help in sponsoring the arts festival, I wouldn't consider doing anything to hurt her image here. You have my word.

I hadn't realised portals had appeared before our arrival either.

{ but he stays quiet for a moment after the last part hijikata tells him. his hand raises to his mouth as he considers this, and it lines up with the impressions he's had from speaking to people here before. }

I knew there was a fear that power holders would bring a new tragedy, this is why I asked to take this position I have to improve relations with locals here. { he pauses } Unfortunately, I'm also not surprised there's a group trying to do something against us as well. In terms of battle strategy, if they were able to frame the four we know to be in power for the portals and make it seem as though they're trying to take control of the people here, it could prove to be disastrous. Did you have any plans to do anything with this knowledge?