If he was looking for a reaction from Kiyotaka, he might be surprised to find there isn’t one, even at the quip about his age. “That’s unfortunate for her, but I’m more than willing to listen to your sharing if you want.”

He sounds cool and detached, and perhaps like he’s not going to use it against Baphomet. He would. At the most opportune time.

“I’m willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the task.”