An often deadly mistake. You should be thankful I didn't press my advantage.

[His voice stays light as he replies. It's almost the same tone he used when they had been under the influence of those strange deer in Nara. He can tell without needing to pry that he had shaken the other man more than either of them had thought he would, and for now he takes a very simple satisfaction in that fact.]

Consider it our secret. [Not really an answer or promise either way, but all he seems inclined to give before he picks up his tea and takes a small, careful sip of the scalding liquid.]

I don't think I've given you reason to think I can't be trusted before now.