Kojurou returned to the Date estate and went looking for Masamune. He was in his lounge, sharing his pipe with Megohime. "Everything up to date?"
"Hai. Though, the old man has passed."
"Bummer." Masamune said, "New old guy?"
"Ah, no...it was a woman."
"Oh wow, big step there, letting a woman take over." Masamune mused. Kojurou made a noise.
"It isn't that uncommon, Masamune-sama..."