“HELLO. Do you have business with the Great Court of HEAVEN?”
“Miss Knox, a pleasure to see you this fine evening… I hope that I’m not interrupting anything too important?”
Hakuba inclined his head toward her, giving a smile and a nod in greeting, respectful and polite but with a hint of playful teasing.
“I was wondering if you might have time for a spot of tea, or supper, perhaps?"