[ "slightly obvious" huh ]

I know that. Don't patronize me.

[ a little defensive... even if she's totally in her rights to advise him. Hikage sighs, then plants himself on the side of the bed, giving Steph a generously wide berth. ]

... There's one thing I want to ask. What are you two going to do with the information you get? It doesn't seem like there are any roles you're interested in eliminating.

[ to put it nicely ]