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Tatsuko nodded, still smiling as she walked out of the Audience Chamber, headed for the Seiryuu Shrine. "This is wonderful! Now, I can find my friends and the other warriors. Everything will be alright now!" She was almost skipping as the warrior led them to the shrine. Everything will be alright again... I can find my friends... I can help Jin and the Emperor... and everyone in the country. Granted, she wasn't much for fame and fortune, but actually being recognized for her hard work... that, she did like.

Tatsuko blushed slightly, still smiling as she nodded once again. "I just hope they didn't end up in some bad place to where they could get hurt." She was still worried about them. Probably more than ever. But, right now, the only thought going through her mind was that she had already found two warriors, which would mean that she could find them that much quicker.

They soon arrived outside of the doors of the Seiryuu shrine, at which point the warrior left, saying he was not worthy to enter the shrine. Tatsuko paused for a moment, looking over at Jin. "Well... I guess we should go in, huh?"

Tatsuko was a bit nervous. True, she had been in a shrine before. There was a really nice Shinto shrine a few blocks away from her home. She would go down there once a week and pay her respects, mostly asking for assistance from her mother. It was silly, but when she prayed, it always made her feel better. Like her mother was right there. But here... she didn't get that feeling.

As she entered the shrine, she began to look around, taking in what she could see. There was a large dragon statue near the far wall. Tatsuko guessed that it was a figure of Seiryuu, which was correct. It seemed a bit cold inside, which was kind of refreshing. She saw the two treasures that the Emperor had mentioned on a pedestal near the dragon's claws. Tatsuko walked up near to the statue, to gaze upon it. She stood before it, before lowering herself to her knees, and bowing. If she was going to be the Priestess of Seiryuu, she had atleast better get on the God's good side.

With her hands clasped in front of her, Tatsuko continued to pray to the dragon god. She vaugely heard Suboshi stand up and leave, though her mind was focused. Her prayer was complicated. She prayed for the safety of the kingdom. Tatsuko hadn't been here all that long, but all the people she had met thus far were kind. She could already feel herself being drawn to them. To want to protect them. To want to help them. So, that was what she was going to do.

She also prayed for the safety of her friends. While she knew Suboshi was right, that they probably were perfectally fine in the other countries, she couldn't help but worry. They were in the world of the book, she finally admitted that this was another world, because of her. If she hadn't wanted to go study, then they would still be in Japan. She didn't know if Seiryuu would be able to grant that prayer, but it was best to double check.

Finally, she prayed for the unknown Celestial Warriors, and hoped that she would be able to find them soon. If she could find them, then she could make the wishes of the kingdom and herself come true. Secretly, she wondered what they would be like. As she said this part of the prayer, Tatsuko added on that she hoped she would be able to do her best as well. She didn't want to fail.

After a few moments, Tatsuko stood up, slowly. She was surprised. She had the same feeling she always had when she was praying at the Shinto Shrine. Tatsuko hadn't expected that to happen. I guess I really am supposed to be the Priestess of Seiryuu... She carefully put her hands on the pedestal, testing to see if there was something around the two treasures or not. When nothing happened, she picked up the mirror and pair of earrings, holding them close to her. She would put the earrings after she left the shrine.

Tatsuko stepped away from the statue, and bowed deeply. "Thank you," she said before slowly walking out of the shrine. She was ready...

Tatsuko nodded, smiling. "That sounds like a good idea. I'm afraid I don't know much about the sort of supplies that are around here, but I would like to go along. I could use the education." She really did need to learn more about the people around here. And what better way than to go out and talk with them.

She paused for a moment, to remove the earrings she had been wearing. Technically, she had two sets of ear piercings, but Tatsuko didn't wear any in the second set. So, she put the small pair of studs she had in her first set, and moved them to her second, allowing her to wear the Seiryuu Shinzaho. They felt odd... almost heavy for their size, but still very light at the same time. It was an interesting sensation.

Following Suboshi and hopping into the carriage with his help, Tatsuko smiled. She didn't mind the ride. She was a bit glad, really. She really wasn't sure what to ask, so she would start with the basics. "Thank you. Umm..." she said as she tried to think of something to ask. The one time when her normally inquisitive mind would be itching to find the answers, it was instead a complete blank. She blushed slightly, embarressed about this fact. "Sadly, I can't really think of anything to ask. I guess I'm still shocked about all of this."

Tatuko looked at the shrine to the first Priestess, biting her lip slightly. It was beautiful, with so many blue flowers surrounding it. She wanted to stop, to look at it, but decided perhaps on the way back. She glanced back at Suboshi, and smiled softly. "We'll be able to do it. I'm sure of it. Don't worry, Jin." She really did want to succeed. She was going to succeed. She had to. "I have a question now... what was the name of the first Priestess?" If the first Priestess had been sucked into the book like she and her friends had, maybe Tatsuko would know who she was.