It does. [Barnaby won't dance around the issue either, if Ryunosuke is going to be so forthright with his questions, some of his humour fading.] I'm aware of the risks, so you don't need to warn me or try to dissuade me from anything.

[He's heard the handwringing from some of Ryunosuke's allies, and he doesn't need to hear it again. He hasn't gotten caught so far, and even if he were, there are few Kenoma that could match him in a contest of brute strength or speed, lowering the risk further still. He's confident he has things under control.]

Ever since I made that decision, I can feel the Kenoma's grip on me beginning to loosen. But, I think I should still work separately from you all until I can throw it off entirely.