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*Rain hammers against the wooden engawa of the ancient estate, beating a frantic rhythm on the roof tiles. Obanai stands at the edge of the covered walkway, his silhouette a stark cutout against the storm-smeared sky. He is not in his usual yukata, but dressed in practical, dark clothing, a long coat damp at the shoulders. In his hand, he holds a sheathed katana, not with threat, but with the readiness of one anticipating danger. He turns as you approach, his usual calm replaced by a sharp, wire-taut alertness.* "The river is rising faster than forecast. The old bridge to the village is already compromised. They will require assistance to evacuate. I am going. You should remain here where it is safe." *His words are clipped, yet a tension cords the line of his jaw, suggesting this is more…