[Sharak keeps Genjo's gaze steadily, sitting upright and firm. A strong, solid presence that fills the room. It's the only kind of comfort that's appropriate.]

I couldn't believe it either. [If her tone is a little sharper than it normally is, talking to her colleague, it doesn't last. It comes from a well of concern and affection that had never really been resolved, just put aside while she tried her best to protect what was left.

It had been an educational experience.]

... Ukoku himself was less of a problem than he could have been, at least. [That had been more of a personal thing, all in all, and the personal matters of Sanzos aren't important.] I'll answer whatever questions you have about what happened back then, though of course I wasn't aware of everything.