"I'm sorry. I thought I was speaking loud enough that you, your sister and the golems and any wandering spirits could hear me. I guess I was wrong, and I guess I will have to be more careful next time." He chuckled, giving quite the retort. While Haruki had a good point, Blake could just as easily disagree... However, that argument was merely because a lot of stuff that would involve much explanation... And as Blake did not like lectures, he also hated giving them unless he could make the long story short. Short, sweet, and to the point was how Blake wanted to keep. Going on for hours about one subject was not so much a sign of intellect rather than being able to say something and prove it or outwit someone.<br/><br/>"It is meant to be, but sweet as well. The food." He answered, before turning to Nyoko with a smile. "But let me ask you this, Nyoko... Do you know why I suggested this forest this path to take and not lead you two down some shortcut?" Turning to Nyoko with curious glint in his left eye. "It might not seem so clear-cut at first, but think on it for a moment."