Artemis sat up a little straighter at the mention of some information. Just the fact that Kakashi had admitted that it was connected to him was a start, though the prerequisite for more information was disheartening.

"I'm afraid I can't tell you much about them, to be perfectly honest. Not that I'm unwilling--only that I don't know what causes them yet. I'm trying to gather as much information as I can in order to discern their root.

"I can tell, though, that you don't want to discuss it--probably even less now that I can't provide any information to you. I can respect that."