Uta nodded in confirmation at the mask shop. "Yes. I was quite successful. My apartment was above my shop as well, so it was quite convenient." He wasn't going to go into why he was so successful because it wasn't just because people wanted art pieces commissioned.

Uta chuckled as Tony said that alcohol is more effective. "Ah, but silks are luxurious and when you languish in them you're beautiful, you know? He was one for theatrics." Uta's smile grew a little ornery. "I'm personally an alcohol guy myself. I imagine, though, if I had an artist at my disposal I may prefer to languish in luxurious silks with a wine glass in hand." He winked to Tony.

"Oh, our hosts wanted us to solve some kind of mystery or find some piece of information. We may sway the tides of a political race, or start a revolution. The conditions changed every place we traveled." He shrugged.