( Even Mutsunokami knows when to close his mouth but he isn't happy about it. He'll probably meet with Hasebe and Mikazuki to complain later but now isn't the time. He's been at the citadel long enough to know when his words best reach the sage who summoned him. Right now, she's too tense and giving her too much would only cause anxiety. )

"Those guys got some nerve, though..."

( Asking him to be completely silent is asking for too much. He sits back down, settling down and it's all a show to help get everyone to relax. )

"We got everyone working where we can already but we gotta work something out." ( Something more organized than "Do what you can and try to keep it together for now." They'll have to assign specific touken danshi to certain areas. It's like a whole new set of assignments on top of their ordinary chores. ) "Shokudaikiri and Ookurikara've been out looking for Tsurumaru since yesterday."

( Konnosuke chimes in. According to the Konnosuke with them, they'll be returning by the end of the evening. They'll have a report by tonight. Hasebe also adds that he'll begin to assign tasks to the others and try to get things to return to normal. Even if it's difficult to pretend like nothing happened... normalcy will help everyone recover faster.

There are some things the swords cannot do and Hana understands where they're beginning to lead her, )

... I'll strengthen the barrier in case he comes back. ( They can't be caught off guard y another attack. Of course, it'll take more of her energy to do that. ) Konnosuke, please call back anyone that was out. Mutsunokami-san, we need to be ready for their return.

( There were some squads out on expeditions or sorties. They likely have no idea what's happened back at home and while they'll certainly want to help, they'll have to rest after returning from their assignments. It's important to regroup and recover right now. )

And everyone, ( She lowers her head, ) Thank you.