Yes, she does. She's one of the senior deities here, and she's been very kind to all of us.

[He heads briskly for the exit, pausing to hold the door open for her, and looks out over the grounds of Bishamon's temple. Some people are practicing to one side of the yard, but the gardens to their left are less frequented.

Mildly, he begins to explain, starting, as he starts towards the gardens, with the information that is common knowledge.]

I was a shinki myself until very recently, serving under Kozukata Yuri. It's going to be a bit of an adjustment for me to head the household. Ah ha ha.

[The laugh is not particularly amused. It's not even really all that much of a laugh. He's had a difficult day.]