[ If nothing else, van Zieks is at least careful not to damage the much-cherishes Haniwa as he places it with its already-collected brethren. Once he delivers them to the higher-ups, he will wash his hands of it all, but until then Kawako shall be treated with care. ]

A hitoba... [ ...something, he's lost the rest of the word already. Ahem. ]

Would you mind elaborating? I have long thought of the Kaigou no Bou as a marvel of architecture, but as you may be able to tell I am a foreigner to these lands. The possible cultural significance of my own workplace eludes me, much to my dismay.