[Matoba's head tilts slightly as he appraises Hizen's ruffle of discomfort, the anxious way he grips his body. Well........ this wasn't a surprise. Technically, there were charms that Hizen could simply take along with him, but their power would certainly be far less than a warding spell Matoba set himself.]

[That was his prerogative, though.]

Not necessarily, but the protection is a little greater than a charm. [He shrugs his shoulders and simply holds the dangling talisman out for him.] Whatever you wish to do with it, that is your business. Consider it payment for your assistance, the previous time. [You know... The one with the swords and the fighting.]

--Ah, speaking of previous, you wouldn't happen to have that on you, now would you?