When we met, in an SCA context, I assumed that you were a Laurel, for your peer-like qualities as well as your presentation, and was really taken aback when I was told otherwise. Then I wondered (given the Eurocentricity of my beloved new kingdom) who might be qualified to judge your sources or work. More than one person has told me, in no uncertain terms, that no Japanese visited Europe prior to 1600, and declined to accept proof to the contrary. Eventually I figured it would be more surprising if you HAD been elevated. I'm glad to hear it doesn't worry you, but jeez.