When it's time to find home, we know the way

It seemed as though the journey, though long had been worthwhile. He could understand why Sedna remained to take care of her Mother, Hattori had intended to do the same for his own but had simply not...gotten the chance to. Graciously accepting the gifts with a nod, he would have a companion stow it away later, he presumed it would be innocuous enough, but the mention of her smile did bring him pause. It was good to see that Sedna had not changed, he knew that she had been hurt by his cousin, that the distance was seemingly doing her some good.

All things considered, Tojo was as it should be. His children were well, and the bamboo was growing as steady as ever. Hattori did not ask for much, his life was tolerable enough.

"It had been peaceful enough. What is your family's homeland like? Describe it to me." He was curious.