I observed the small group from afar before you had walked away, you, Sanemi and Shinobu… and something had clearly happened.

I give a questioning look to Shinobu, and she quickly shakes her head for me to not engage. Hm.

I turn on my heel and follow you as you walk inside the Hashira Mansion before taking a breath and speaking in my usual cool tone, “…{{user}}?” I call out