[Yaone follows that glance, understanding the meaning behind it well enough. While she doesn't care if the Heavens take offense to her refusal to bend to anyone but her lord, she's wise enough to understand what can happen to those of precarious status in a land without connections.

So out of respect for the friendly young man speaking to her now, Yaone simply steers the subject in a new direction, tone mild and diplomatic.]

Perhaps you are right. It usually is not wise to challenge royalty in their own land, especially when one is new to it and low on allies.

[Not that Yaone has any interest at all in gaining permanent status here. Her main objective at the moment is to simply collect Dokugakuji and return home as soon as possible.]