[Soubi finds that he really does wish Nisei would level a real attack at him, if only to feel the bite of a well-placed spell. Not that Nisei's spell casting is what it should be: it feels quick and sloppy compared to what he can do. He is so much better; so why did Seimei pick Nisei instead of him? Does the name of Beloved mean more if you're born with it? Soubi can't imagine Seimei caring one way or another if his Fighter really is Beloved. His eyes are narrow slits as he watches Nisei pace.]

Did Seimei tell you to watch Ritsuka?

[He wouldn't normally ask; if Seimei was in the room he wouldn't ask at all. But he can't shake the horrible clawing feeling at the back of his neck that this monster is spying on Ritsuka.]