"Hmm, what an enemy that is, even for having such a stupid title," said Aidou, looking ponderous despite himself. "And you use weapons you don't fully understand? That's interesting... Why do you suppose that is?" Just from the sounds of it, whether he truly believed in the account or not, a mysterious offence that wasn't fully understood probably had more in common with the enemy than with "innocence," or whatever meant by it.

And fighting against an enemy whose motives you couldn't even describe... Well, Aidou supposed one reason he couldn't relate to such an idea was because when it came to his experience, he was the non-human entity dubbed the 'enemy'.

Aidou would have continued with his thoughts had Allen not interrupted again, and this time at the end of his little human chain. The vampire laced his fingers in an arch, elbows propped on the armrests; he glanced at Allen from the corner of his eye, but no more. Aidou knew Allen breaking had only gained Aidou ground, like two wolves circling the kill, and it soothed any of his irritation. He was every bit his aristocratic background when he said, "I have nothing to apologize for. Nobody likes a crabby soul, so why don't you try and cool your head before dinner."

He sighed lightly, giving Rinali a look and a half-shrug as if to say he was sorry for the rude interruption. "This shift is almost over, anyway. Do you want to spend some more time with me tomorrow, Rinali-chan? I enjoyed this."