Year of the Boar, Twelfth Month, Day 17. Postscript.

 Sasanuma appeared in my chambers after the midday meal; he believes that he has turned Rikku and that we will have his loyalty. I have not asked how he achieved this; cowardice again but I do not wish to see him in a light which would upset me. I wish to keep loving him... He has released Rikku to avoid arousing Rani's suspicions as she will no doubt be wondering why her spy has failed to furnish her with further information during her stay. Thank the gods she leaves in another two days; I do not believe I could stomach another sevenday of her duplicity. Rikku has been told exactly what he is permitted to say to her and it has been made clear that if her strays from his script, there will be consequences far worse than death. I have not asked Sasanuma what those would be, either... I do not care to know... In return for his life, Rikku will relay any information he comes by regarding Rani and her plans for chaos and indeed anything she ever tells him. I do not care to know with what Sasanuma has threatened him should he not comply...