[he can't help but make a small, amused sound. does he know Akechi?] He's one of my favorite people here. [a beat] I was sad to see him go. [though, he understands. he knows that Akechi and Ren are a thing. not to mention the fact that, with as many times as Akechi's gotten himself hurt, these last few months, well. if Ren hadn't asked him to move him, he might have. strength in numbers and all that]

[either way, after a beat, he adds:] No offense, of course. [he has absolutely nothing against her -- she helped him. maybe she'll end up being one of his favorite people, too. who knows?]

[either way, after another brief pause, he continues:] But something to eat sounds wonderful. Were you thinking Heavenly Blanc or something in Wall Market? [he'd guess she'd be more comfortable with the former, all things considered, but]