blood warden
10-28-2020, 10:23 AM
Venom's reasoning was as sound as ever. He'd found that those in positions of power weren't always fit to wield it but from what he'd observed so far the same could hardly be said for her. To blindly trust because Recluse was-at least in part- family would have been a grave mistaken, in his opinion, so the fact she was being kept at arms length was a wise decision. Hattori always prepared for the what ifs, the worst case scenarios, and he nodded in approval that Venom agreed with his state of mind. In this instance Hattori would much rather to be proved wrong than correct, but time would only tell and he as surprisingly patient when it came to these sorts of affairs.
It wasn't his forte or what he'd been hired for but he found himself offering her his council nonetheless. He doubted she'd protest.
"Then I would suggest that you continue as normal, for now." He'd seen similar situations unfold, he had some experience. "I do not believe Habari poses much of a threat to your Empire as it stands." Izanami aside he didn't know what wolves she had pulled into the fold, but he doubted there were enough to worry about just yet. But things could and would change. "Beyond that, do not be the first to insult or create conflict, she will use whatever she can against you. She intends to use her pack to learn secrets and gather intelligence, yes? " His eyes narrowed, he had a lot to consider. "Be very wary of that."