After Hikari had finished them, the invitations had been sent to the appropriate people and posted in common areas. She planned to have as many people as possible attend, and to promote a few people. She remembered the last such event she’d attended, and how it had jumpstarted her in the position she’d held for over two years. She headed from her office, to meet with Kiritani Saya, the owner of the Dragon’s rest hotel. They had an agreement to use the Dragon’s Rest for official purposes, in return for the regular patronage and a government subsidy overseen by Hikari, via her friend Shashu. “I’ll be holding an event here a week from tomorrow,” She told a clerc, “I’d like to speak with Saya san.”The invitation said:
“One moment, please, Tanaka sama.” He said, scribbling something down. After he was done, he said, “Please follow me.” He stood up and walked around the dark wooden counter, toward a small waiting area. “I’ll just let her know you’re here, then you can come in.” He said, entering a large posh office. There was a sound of low murmuring, then the door opened again.
“Tanaka dono.” Saya bowed, “How do you do? I was informed of your recent promotion, I hope our arrangement is remembered.”
“It is, of course, Saya san.” She bowed as well, “I am, in fact, here on a professional matter. I wish to use your hotel as a venue for a moderately sized even next week.”
“As Nori told me.” She said, nodding a the man who still stood near the door. “How much space will you be using?”
“I was thinking an assembly room, and access to your recreational facilities for afterward, as well as refreshments.”
“Something a bit like the Shinrya affair?”
“Not quite so fine, but yes, a bit like that.” She smiled.
“I’m always happy to do business with you, Tanaka dono.” Saya said. “Will there need to be rooms for any out of country visitors?”
“Not today, Saya san.” She said, as they began to hammer out the details involved.
Physically the Dragon's Rest is an impressive building, standing at five stories tall and taking up most of a city block. The first floor houses the lobby, kitchens, dining hall, spa, and employee areas. The second floor houses various gaming rooms as well as a top-class bar & lounge. The third and fourth floors are dedicated to conventional rooms, while the fifth floor is reserved for high-class suites. The lion's share of the first floor is taken up by the in-house spa, while the space above it on the second, third, and fourth floors is used for a courtyard garden. Saya has devoted a great deal of time and money to making sure the Dragon's Rest keeps its reputation as the best place to stay in Kumo, so every inch of the hotel, from the drapes to the end-tables, are all hand-picked to offer the best aesthetic experience no matter who the customer might be.
[[ooc: though the Dragon’s rest isn’t officially up yet, I figure we may as well start. Hikari is not yet present, but you can start posting. There are only a few people present, and most of them are staff.]
Contempt. That was the only feeling she had when she entered the room dressed to the nines in her leathers and slacks. She left her post at the gates, and dressed up all pretty to do just as the letter had suggested: show her support for the new Main Branch Sennin. Once again, the forever kind and understanding Raikage lifted his hammer of leadership and forged another great decision that was to push Kumogakure into a great and prosperous future. By placing a teenager at the head of the largest and strongest military division in the country. Really, Oka Miri would have laughed her ass off until she cried if the whole situation wasn’t so damn pathetic.
