[ Caster, in turn, takes the threat in stride. With a short laugh, he puts his hand on his chest in theatrical gesture, as if his heart just got seriously hurt. ]

Oh, what a swift rejection! But that's perhaps for the best- [ So he won't get his hopes up- not that he ever had them in the first place. It's just how he is, unfortunately.

Anyway, while that was a funny way to end the fight, it's also time to get back to business. ]

No ayakashi around for now, I say it's time to scatter and look for survivors. [ The weapon in his hand changes into a spear- nothing legendary or related to him. Just a simple polearm weapon he prefers. Thanks Archer, for once. He twirls it once and rests against crooks of his shoulder. ] Looking forward to joining forces with you again.

[ General "you" not just Kotori "you." ]