[The child was out now, almost certain to be killed. If he wasn't? Well... he had backup plans. For now, the girl was here, strapped down (for her safety, he'd told her, lest his blade slip) and helpless.]

[He'd start cutting soon, but for now... for now he has his hand against her throat, taking her pulse. It's interesting... her body is definitely changing under the Fruit's power, and his thumb strokes her throat idly.]

Mm. Mitsuzane-kun's so fond of you... I wonder what he would do if something happened to you? Try to kill me, probably...