A steady thought

Hattori took her silence in stride, by this point he was rather used to it and frankly; he was always more tolerant of those who did not speak enough, as opposed to those who spoke too much. He did not think it was some sort of reaction to her mother's departure, she had always been quiet, but communicative in the ways that counted. Or at least enough in this situation.

"I need you to do something for me. We will be having a family dinner soon, and I intend to invite my older children and their grandchildren, if they so wish to attend. You may bring along one of your brothers or sisters if it makes you more comfortable." Not just because she could not speak, as he'd put together invitations of sorts, but for safety purposes too.

He frowned slightly in thought, he knew where most of his children had settled. Kuroki and his children in Hemlock, Ikigai and her kin in Elysium, but as for Takeshi, Kitsune and Kiyohime, he was unsure. They could be anywhere, or nowhere to be found in Boreas at least. But he thought it was worth investigating, so this request was twofold.

"Are you comfortable with leaving Tojo for some time?"