I would think the one with the partner would leave for awhile. At least, that's what the men used to do. Yamanami-san spent a lot of time away from the compound since he had Akesato-san. [Souji is so confused by this turnaround in culture, Fayt. What what what.] I suppose it's good that I lived so long ago.

[He laughed at Fayt's description of Cliff, setting the scissors down so he didn't accidentally stab himself in the process.] That is one way to describe him, yes. And he's the sort to only see and notice what he needs to, I think. I didn't mind.