[Of course he did. Why is he surprised? What else could his top secret shit be about? He lets out a ragged breath. To his benefit, he doesn't go nearly as tense as usual to Taki putting a hand on his shoulder.]

Of course. I don't know why that surprises me. I mean- I guess it doesn't really. That's half of why I didn't want to tell you. The other half is just because I hate people knowing what I am.]

[A moment passes, and he slowly turns his head to look at him from over his shoulder. There are red lines etched harshly into his face. They give off a faint glow in the dark alley they're in.]