[The more unnerved Minegishi seems to become about the task they've been sent to complete, the more unhappy Liem is with the prospect of helping him complete it. He agreed to assist him in order to play the part of a loyal soldier in the Regent's army, but assisting him to this end just feels manipulative, like he's throwing the remains of his innocence to the wolves just to maintain his cover. It makes him frown as Minegishi aims another half-hearted barb his way, though not because of anything he's said.]

No. I'm just much older than you are.

[He says this by way of explanation, despite not actually explaining anything at all. As far as he's concerned, though, the particulars of his past aren't important for Minegishi to know. There are any number of reasons why he might have learned to routinely stay collected in distressing situations, and frankly his work as an inquisitor barely accounts for half of them.

But Minegishi shouldn't have to be that way. The last thing Liem wants to do is help him learn how to be like him.]

If it bothers you that much, you don't need to come with me. I'm sure the person we're here to see would feel more at ease speaking with just one person, in any case.