oh! lol! I love the comparisions drawing from his experiences with Shuurei, and his thoughts of what Shuurei would be like if she were sitting there in that room. He still knows at this point that it was her dream to become an official, no? I makes me wonder how long he'll piece it together and open the exams to women.

Also, at this point, where are Reishin and... and... and... Dammit! I *almost* had his-- Kijin!

Hmm, when with Seien take the throne officially?