[Yeah. He notices that hesitancy. And although he's curious, he knows better than to ask right off the bat. They did just meet after all.]

Now that's more like it!

[He settles back, properly giving Hizen his space.]

It's formal attire so a lot of it is going to be about presentation. Especially since we're Shuten's new outside members.

Both our clan as well as the others are probably going to be looking at us as a representation of Toraguma.

[Damn. Actually just thinking about it made him antsy. Instinctively reaching into his pockets and pulling out a cigarette to ease the nerves.]