this don't impress me..much

Hanako took a moment to observe her surroundings, head tipping to the side as she scrutinised it all. Like any lady she did like a nice warm bath, it'd be better than having to use a stream that was lukewarm at best and freezing at its worst. The air certainly was warmer in here, the water steaming as it flowed past, slow and steady, with little risk of flooding. Unless it rained a lot, like a lot a lot. She knew this wasn't a change brought on by a whim, that deep thought and consideration had taken place long before Hanako had gotten wind of the change. But...well, she found herself resisting it all the same. Perhaps out of stubbornness, maybe cause she'd had it really good back down south. That change in location may cause a domino of effects, maybe leading to a change in her cushy lifestyle.

She grimaced at the thought. At least they weren't making her patrol mountainsides like Ophie, a silver lining she supposed.

"I think it would make a decent enough bath. A place I visited once had an indoor bath. Had neat little towels lined along the sides. Servants to bring tea."  She sighed wistfully, warm tea sure sounded good about now.  "Still I don't get it, what about the whole empire thing?" It was less of a question directed at Mortis, more of a thought that pushed itself past her lips.