It’s not like we can just bring him.

[ That menace of a creature belongs to himself and himself only. Capturing him is absolutely out of the question. ]

Maybe if we bribe the little fucker with fish. [ A half-beat then, as she eyes him leaning against the wall. Wryly, at length: ] You want a hand? At this rate, I’ll be halfway to the sento by the time you’re undressed.