Pan Chao's firm scowl loosened up as his eyes focused upon the masseuse. It appeared there was another one who could speak in his native tongue. The bestial bird-monster fled before Chao could carry on a conversation in his own tongue, rather than a foreign one. Intently Pan Chao listened to this masseuse as he spoke of the ordeal. When that man mentioned that the fox disposing the orb held a intent akin to cutting off the sword hand, Pan Chao's scowl immediately changed into an genuine smile.

"Ah yes, repentance through self-mutilation." Placing his palms together, he took in a small breath in while glancing at the orb. Separating his palms he then glanced towards Ichiru. "You've made an acceptable penance for your misdeeds little one. I do hope you learn from this mistake and will take better care when inviting others."

He returned his attention towards Hongo. "You speak well. And you took your time to make sure you are understood while speaking to a man in his tongue, rather than wanting or expecting the man to speak in your tongue." Pan nodded at the ronin. "Simple and expected gesture, still I appreciate it." 

Pan Chao looked towards the fox before peering back at Hongo. "Yes, as a businessman I do understand the importance of information. And yes, Anjou has not been productive for the growth of business. However the information that the fox seems to have, could be delivered by other sources. I've listened and seems that the other individuals here happen to already have a clue to this." Chao shook his head, "This 'guidance' information could be a cheap and worthless commodity that provides no use to me." Pan Chao swirled his tongue around his mouth for a few seconds before returning to speaking. "While that's most likely the case, the creature has apologized. And there are benefits to be had from this situation."

Looking over his shoulder, he peered towards the girl with the axe decided to speak up. "The little one probably wants to be in Anjou's position. Trustworthy or not, at least it apologized for its improper behavior. As of now it looks like the little one has learned his lesson, and hopefully it shall not stray away from it. Course an eye should be kept on it, just in case the will to follow the lesson falters. Ask that one if you have anything else to ask about foxes as they apparently care about the subject." Pan Chao rolled his shoulders as he gestured towards the beast-earred woman Matsuoka. 

With that done, he returned his attention back to the masseuse.

"Hango was it? Or was it Hungo? And you said you're a masseuse? Is that so?" Pan Chao smirked as he began chortling. "Not often does one find a man in your [i]position[/i]; but I'm sure your particular clients would be [i]happier[/i] seeing you than one of the more common women anyhow." After laughing for a bit longer he glanced around before speaking again, "It seems as if everyone, including yourself, has spouted off their name so casually, without any regards for the business of proper introductions. Hmph."

"I expect a proper introduction from you later; then I shall do the same for you. But until that time, referring to me as Sir shall suffice. Now then, what is your marital status? Do you have any children? What's your financial situation?"