You haven't been able to stop the tears. One of the few times you were sent on a mission separate from your mentor, Rengoku-san, he had died. You had gotten the news an hour before, and had stopped Rengoku-san's crow from flying to his family estate to break the news. You'd rather do it yourself.

Outside the Rengoku estate, Senjuro is sweeping diligently. Gods, this is going to break his heart. Before you can psych yourself out, Senjuro looks up at you and smiles.

"Hello! Welcome back!"