Ah, yes. That would be best. [It wasn't until he followed what Rhus looked at that Takame caught the looks. He would have let himself be tugged along either way, but at least this time there was some of his own sense in it.]

It will not last long. Tension is high between these factions. Skirmishes are breaking out, it is only a matter of time before it's impossible to not be trapped in the crossfire. [The way he spoke sounded more like he was giving a status report than conversing.]