[ He's about to point out the obvious—that inviting reactions would be the best way to mark dissenters—until he looks at Gojyo, and pauses, studying him with interest. He's putting on a brave face; accepting needless, punishing responsibility. He's like Genjo, in that way. At least you'll die young, he doesn't say; they'd all have probably died young anyway. ]

So that was all deliberate, on your part. That's good. Let me ask you this: are you looking for crumbs of information, or are you looking for leverage? What do you want to do?