Hmm. [Oftentimes when one says better or worse, the latter was more common. For that Takame wouldn't blame her for wanting to drink, but he wouldn't voice that thought. Perhaps he shouldn't jump to that conclusion either.

The mention of Doma's occupation made his tail stop swaying and prompted him to pour another drink for himself.]

Hingashi is not keen to let any vessel sail to faraway lands. ["That threaten their treaty with the Empire". He'll occupy himself with another sip rather than say that. Positive attitude, Hina always told him...]

Ah, but travel affords us... great opportunities, does it not?