Tilting his head slightly Tatsuki wonders at the young innkeepers behavior. [i]'It is as if he is still trying to avoid me, despite my telling him to take his time, and our close proximity. Perhaps through helping this group I will have opportunity to speak with him more upon subjects that he is more comfortable with'[/i] In the back of his mind he takes in the minor interaction between one of the young men and Tatsuki, and through his years of observation it becomes quite obvious to him that Shigetoshi may be otherwise occupied soon enough with a different kind of interpersonal interaction. [i]'Well, if my observations are correct, and by the young mans intentions I read there, perhaps Shigetoshi-kun will get some much needed relief'[/i]

Tatsuki fills the kids in on all the information he's is asked to relay, doing the money exchange swiftly and smoothly as if he has done it a thousand times. [i]'Not that I work here, however if they think I do, they will most definitely come to me with issues, giving me more reason to speak with Shigetoshi-kun'[/i] He knows that this little bit of subterfuge is bordering on dishonest, however since he never states openly that he works at the inn, Tatsuki feels his conscience is clear. Turning once more back to Shigetoshi he smiles softly. “Please, call on me whenever you need. I know how difficult dealing with foreigners can be, and while these do not seem to be trouble makers, I am sure that they are not fully aware of the customs and other such things that would make your life difficult.” His smile is honest and open.