[ Ryouma laughs as he stands up, offering a hand to Izō. ]

I'm sure it'll surprise ya.

[ This can go extremely well or extremely poorly -- there isn't much room in between. That's never stopped Ryouma before so why should it stop him now? He leads Izō outside and to the back of the building. There is a small chicken coop and a pair of chickens. ]

I know adjustin' t' peacetime ain't easy for ya, but...I think I might'a figured somethin' out. Gives ya a chance t' make more use'a yer animal magic, too.