There are several rules that, under the iron fist of the Imagawa matron, must not ever be broken, lest the party in breach incur heavy penalties. Among the most notable, two rules stand as the basis of her rule, forming the foundations of her criminal empire.

One, to never cross her, or those who act on her behalf - Never to deliberately interfere in activities conducted under the mark of the Lady of Imagawa Estate.

Two, to keep your word - In every way, oaths must be held, and, by extension, all debts must be repaid.

While you were fortunate enough never to have dipped a toe into this pond, and as such had never run afoul for the first rule, you had nonetheless ended up tangled in this intricate web - All thanks to the cowardice and duplicity of your dear sister. A loan by the magnanimous Madame Maya in the amount that she had taken out demanded collateral. And, unbeknownst to you, there was a person listed as her collateral - A name, whom would be repossessed by the Imagawa estate upon default.

That name was yours - And when your sister so recklessly absconded from the city without a trace, your fate was sealed, and the Lady came to collect.