[Matoba's eyes drop to his ice with a dry scoff, dismissing what he sees as an excuse. He chips away at the ice in his bowl.]
You see, Hizen-kun, I can get away with so many things because my clan's reputation is not known to the ayakashi here. It's quite convenient to me. [He scoops a bite of ice into his mouth, chewing delightedly as he continues,] I can take advantage of so many who will be useful to my plans.
[Hizen included, of course, it goes without saying. But he's said the same before; it wasn't like Hizen didn't already know what sort of person he was, so admitting it doesn't matter.]
However, the same applies to you. If you choose it, there are surely not too many people present who will know or care about your reputation enough to prevent you from doing things you would otherwise not be able to do. You do not seem to be like me. I choose to continue to operate as I have, because it benefits me. [Sort of. It benefits the clan, his future heirs, and that was-- enough, for him--] As a tool, surely you feel that you must continue your function. I'd expect a clan like yours will make use of you, as well.
But as long as it does not interfere with the purpose that has been assigned to you, there is no reason not to partake in any manner of indulgences that pique your interest.
[Like, for example, sweets. Videogames. Or cats. Cats are good.]
no subject
[Matoba's eyes drop to his ice with a dry scoff, dismissing what he sees as an excuse. He chips away at the ice in his bowl.]
You see, Hizen-kun, I can get away with so many things because my clan's reputation is not known to the ayakashi here. It's quite convenient to me. [He scoops a bite of ice into his mouth, chewing delightedly as he continues,] I can take advantage of so many who will be useful to my plans.
[Hizen included, of course, it goes without saying. But he's said the same before; it wasn't like Hizen didn't already know what sort of person he was, so admitting it doesn't matter.]
However, the same applies to you. If you choose it, there are surely not too many people present who will know or care about your reputation enough to prevent you from doing things you would otherwise not be able to do. You do not seem to be like me. I choose to continue to operate as I have, because it benefits me. [Sort of. It benefits the clan, his future heirs, and that was-- enough, for him--] As a tool, surely you feel that you must continue your function. I'd expect a clan like yours will make use of you, as well.
But as long as it does not interfere with the purpose that has been assigned to you, there is no reason not to partake in any manner of indulgences that pique your interest.
[Like, for example, sweets. Videogames. Or cats. Cats are good.]