"Very well." He nods his agreement, but before leaving the stall he gives the horse a clout on the shoulder and speaks in a low voice, "That was not polite. You're in time out."

Really. The horses and the swords need to get along better. If they can't, it will influence how they work together in their missions for Aruji.

Shaking his head, Tonbokiri resumes his work. He can leave Izuminokami to his own pace, but he keeps an eye on him to see if he needs any help... Well, when it comes to sweeping though, chances are good he'll be better than Tonbokiri at it.