Machiko steers the Tachi Monarch down the curving driveway to the street, past a phalanx of arriving emergency vehicles, and on through the winding lanes of the Nagato Manor Residence Community. She exerts herself to keep her speed below 90 KPH, to keep her spirit settled, her mind balanced and calm. She keys Ryokai's commlink code into the car's console telecom. He answers in two moments.