Yes, it is. [ A slight pause as he pops one of the macaroons into his mouth. ] One can consider it a reward for all the trouble that they've been going through.

[ His head gives a slight bow as he seems apologetic about the orders that he is under. It is best to keep up the friendly air, because he would be quite upset if he loses Matoba as a contact -- even if he plans to hide any wrongdoings of the Enma from him. What a complicated alliance, but aren't they all that way? ]

I agree. It is a shame to drag small fry into this sort of business. It probably would have been better if they gave themselves up right away instead of attempted to hide. [ Another sigh. ] Not that they would have been able to prove their innocence when they were so close to what happened.

[ His eyes shift back towards him. ] Little bit of both, actually. [ Hm, hm. ] Did you know? All the those youkai -- ah, ayakashi -- that I captured ended up saying the same things? They had no idea who the attackers were and they honestly believed the machine was a generator.

[ Hmph. ] Don't you find that interesting?