[Lan Wangji still hasn't managed the "change expressions" part of the brief, so if Ryouma had money on when he'd finally crack, he'd still be in the game. if Ryouma does follow up with him in the future about the financial elements of today, he'll probably continue the trend, providing Ryouma an easy way to make back his losses if he can find anyone to bet against him.

in the meantime, he isn't here to be confusing on purpose, just by accident. so he'll turn to Ryouma with a faintly tilted head and give Ryouma two whole sentences to clarify, neutral and courteous and still very, very direct.]

The Alliance fears the other factions. Despite the Kappa's interference.