[ At the mention of Iron Bear, there's an ever slight change in the atmosphere of the bar and the bartender. It wasn't hostility, but it wasn't exactly welcoming either. It was like every ear was suddenly pointed in their direction, waiting for them to say something. ]

....Is it really Kaberou that they're after though?

[ He takes another sip and draining the glass and putting it down, the bartender already refilling the glass. ]

Somethings don't add up. Why kidnap her, but then go for that Sutoku Lost Soul? Why make that declaration using that name? Why say it in the face of Toraguma in particular? What's so special about this Ringo in relation to Kaberou? It can't be money, so there must be something else - something the involved party isn't willing to share. If so, what is it and should we be worried? And...

[ He paused, glancing over to the bartender and smirking before taking another sip. ]