[The mental hugs are appreciated, ancestor. Actual hugs would probably be awkward and weird but maybe not entirely unappreciated either. Regardless, Amagiri inclines his head in response to that, because it's true. Wishing for an honorable end for Saitou is all that they can do, and that Kazutake is willing to do it says good things about Saitou too. It's a shame he'll probably never know or understand just how big of a deal Amagiri thinks that is.

Ah well. Foreveralone.jpg continues for the demon hobos.]

I thank you for your consideration on his behalf. [Though Saitou would probably be polite enough to at least do that much if he was given the chance. What a good human.

But right, Ochimizu... he nods at that, expression solemn.]

It takes from their already short lifespans to fuel the changes in them. They are doomed once they take the draught.

[It's just fact for puny tiny human lifespans, really.]