I would certainly lose some faith if that were the case. [ He rests his hand over his chest; he can't be as Natori with the acting, but he attempts similar dramatics. It is to hide, of course, his real feelings. He continues to be disappointed over the execution over what it is that they want to accomplish. ]

I believe it may only be us Lost Souls that will rise up if there is any rising to be done. That is the assumption that I have come to when getting a feel for the ebb and flow of this place. [ And he takes a page out of Matoba's book; he pauses to eat another one of his macaroons. ] We are at the bottom rung and so we can't get any lower. But those that are higher have done quite a bit to get that high. I don't think they would want to risk it.

Such is as it is with exorcists and yakuza, the higher-ups do not wish to extend their necks too far. [ A pity, but that is how it is. And he says exorcists as he feels like that lot is very much the same. ]

You do seem to enjoy using animals in your chats, but I don't mind it. [ A hum. ] It might very well not be. And if it isn't, then that means that the Daitengu may have thought that they would be targeted. Perhaps, this is an attempt on the Daitengu's part to try to smoke out those that would stew discontent in their ranks?