[The way Yi Sang clenches his hands does not go unnoticed, albeit Daan is not certain what words triggered the reaction. He doesn't ask, not at the moment, but he think about what words could have caused it.]

...That is something that comes to mind, sometimes.

[The big picture: how would the rest of the city fair? If Shoko was still here, they could get by, but what then? And thus, Binah's suggestion itches his mind.

The smaller picture: how Daan's disappearance might impact Vergilius. Oh, the Red Gaze would manage, of course he would, but Daan would rather maul himself a thousand times before even dreaming to hurt the other man in such a way.]

So I'm thinking of taking on an apprentice or two. I'd be a terrible teacher, but there aren't many options, are there.