Hideaway Strath sakazuki

living among the nanban would be hard and she knew this to be true, even before the daimyo spoke of it; but they seemed equally willing to give her the chance to prove herself.

satsu knew she was going down a dangerous path as soon as the snowbear moved aside to welcome her.

as the woman stood she nodded to kyn-dono. their ways were different to her. they were a bestial people, but from what she could tell of their leader, they would be capable and strong, and these were things she could learn to be.

i will be careful. the woman vows, not knowing how dangerous these creatures could be; less wolf, more demon. but it was the path laid out before her and satsu could not stop moving forward any less.

father, i will find my way—
thought satsu, seeking the shelter of giants.