[This time when Vrenille huffs, it's just a little bit sharper.] Uh-huh. And they're all here, yeah?

[Look, he's not quite accusing Ash of slipping towards foolishness with his "I've got this all in hand" front, but he's maybe coming close. And he isn't suggesting any sort of "business" arrangement or even cordial foundation for Ash and Hakkyuu either (not least because Hakkyuu tends to get under a lot of people's skin, usually on purpose).]

So how'd you like me to take it then? You've clearly got an idea.

If I was some bastard trying to trick you into bed or lure you off someplace 'n take advantage, would that be more "comfortable" for ya? Meet more with your expectations? Give you a good enemy right off the bat. Would that set everything on a good, familiar axis?

[He's just guessing, but some guys go through life just looking for their next fight. Don't know what to do without it. That sort of thing. And Vrenille's familiar with the type. Intimately familiar.

He pauses, turning to face Ash.] There's always more 'n that. But there's also that old saying 'bout not seeing the forest for the trees.