[She was giving him a choice about it? Colour him surprised.
Though it's hardly an easy decision. In the end, it comes down to the two individuals he figures are getting the worst end of the deal: Tieria and Setsuna. The leader of the group seemed to show a creepy amount of interest in Setsuna, while Tieria couldn't have had an easy time adjusting to the idea of being one of the Innovators. Though that might afford him some amount of leeway. So that settles it; he's asking about the kid.]
I'm just going to assume Lyle's not a Meister in this timeline. That'd make the choice too easy.
Though it's hardly an easy decision. In the end, it comes down to the two individuals he figures are getting the worst end of the deal: Tieria and Setsuna. The leader of the group seemed to show a creepy amount of interest in Setsuna, while Tieria couldn't have had an easy time adjusting to the idea of being one of the Innovators. Though that might afford him some amount of leeway. So that settles it; he's asking about the kid.]
Tell me about Setsuna.