The man wore a sour look as he gave Konoka as critical inspection as he was able to. The expression cast his face into shadow and made him look a little sinister. Despite the obvious suspicion, he eventually let out a breath, sagging slightly.<br/><br/>"Yeah, there have been troubles enough. But if you were put up to this to laugh any further I'll have Ai take a stick to you." He turned around, making his way onwards back towards the shrine. "And don't think you'll see so much as a silver shaving beforehand!"