"A-a bet? You're willing to take that on, on a bet?" He pales, somewhat, then composes himself. "I wasn't... as terrified, until you arrived. I've held onto her for seven years, now, after all."<em>So it isn't Hinata, then. It's likely one of the lesser tails, then, if her missing hasn't been noted, in this long.</em>"And, with the recent raids, I don't know if I have the funds to afford someone of your... talents."