[He should have expected that, probably. Where Rose looks as though she's cracked the ultimate case, Takame looks like a kicked puppy, stumped for a response. All he needs to look like one is his tail between his legs.]

It may, but it may not. I cannot say what our circumstances may bring about. Our aim is outside of Kugane.

[Though it's been years since he last showed his face in the city, he didn't want to risk the veil hiding the target on his back being pulled off with a civilian in tow. Even if he could protect her easier being next to her.]

Ah, it... may... but it may not. [Rose pls.]