As suddenly as it had come on, the sound diminished and was gone. It didn't make him any less anxious, but he was able to focus a bit more on the conversation at hand. His guilt or innocence in Castiel's eyes didn't matter to him as much as the man's influence, information, and connections. A favorable impression would yield favorable results, but if he continued to think Soushi was a troublemaker or out for human souls, it would be decidedly more difficult to acquire more allies.

Though, Castiel didn't know of the room Soushi was seeking either? He was beginning to doubt if it existed at all, but escape was as fine a goal as any.

"Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if there is any way I can return the favor."