Ah, the Kiri message. Had it been today it was meant to arrive? What a shame to happen, one one of the few fair weather days of the season. He'd be necessarily shut up in the palace all day listening to the counselors debate about what to demand and what to give in response to the trade amendments.

"Ah...to pretend neither of us have seen each other and continue on our ways until others come to collect me for business?" Under normal circumstances he'd insist on less formal behavior from a shinobi, but while addressing such official business it would be an insult to Kiri to do so. Still, he gave a soft sigh of disappointment. At a time he'd managed to escape so easily...he would almost suspect his counselors expected him to encounter this shinobi and be dragged back immediately. But that was unlikely.

He offered the shinobi a small, but pleasantly professional, smile. "Never fear. I would never do such a thing to an envoy of Water. However, it would be inappropriate to accept such documents here where I am unprepared to handle them. If you'll accompany me to the palace the Land of Noodles will happily receive the documents. If you wish, you are still welcome to stay and experience what sights and attractions there are to be found here afterward, as well."