Roy hadn't missed the way Kadaj scanned the cafeteria, obviously looking for someone and not finding them. He had done the same thing countless times himself, and it had gotten to the point that he had almost given up on the practice. If his subordinates were around, they would find him. He felt he could trust that they would report to him immediately after being absent for so long.

Though really, he had come to terms with the fact that they just might not be around anymore. He couldn't begin to understand why some patients came and then left again so soon while others had been around for weeks now, but he wasn't going to concern himself with it when there were other matters to deal with.

"I don't really assign leaders," he explained. "I expect all three members of one group to work together, rather than having one order the other two around. If one happens to take charge and the others are willing to listen, then so be it. But I won't presume to knowing who would be the best person for that job." The fact that Kadaj was so blunt actually made Roy a little more willing to trust him - he was being honest, after all. He managed a half-smirk as he peered across the table at the boy. "Might I ask what other things?"