and out of the corner of his eye, searches the establishment for an unobtrusive seat, preferably in a corner. He can feel everyone turn their attention to his weapons and attire, even those who pretend not to look. Thankfully they won't look for long today, as there are foreigners here from all over the world, and there is too much to celebrate.

Da Yan bows to the proprietor, orders sashimi and sake and makes his way to the garden area where there just happens to be a corner seat. He sits with his back to the garden wall and watches the crowds of people from all over the world drinking and enjoying the Spring festivities.

*smiles to himself and thinks Life is good in the Orient!*