Homura laughed lightly; so long as Okita was eating a significant enough portion of his meal, he supposed he could let it pass. That, and so long as he left Homura enough of his own to consume. He raised an eyebrow as the man across from him began actively concentrating on building what by all appearances was a little tower. "Do you intend to pierce the sky with your efforts?"

Okita seemed to have gotten Homura's message, which now left it to him to contact Ayumu. Homura didn't doubt that Okita would find some method; it was convenient, in this instance, that the two would likely have a code even he was unaware of. Though Lelouch's ability could prove particularly troublesome should he decide to use it--and if it went beyond what he had confessed to. Homura didn't consider it beyond the realm of possibility, and he knew they could very easily be found out. Yet at the same time, if they were discovered by that method--well, Homura had warned Lelouch. He didn't consider his lack of knowledge as to who Homura's people were an excuse for infringing on their wills in such a manner.

Then came a topic Homura had known was coming, particularly since he hadn't yet had the opportunity to speak with Okita about the new Hijikata. Though he had known the man was listening, obviously Okita wanted more than just eavesdropping could provide. "There are two of particular note. I'm sure you'll want to ask me about Hijikata, and I'll answer anything you do ask. But he didn't seem to care for me much, and as of yet, he won't join us." Homura did still have his hopes, however. Even a such a stubborn man would eventually need a sword.

"The other is a boy name Nataku, and he is from my world." Another face that seemed to be missing from the room, but his absence mattered little for the moment. "He's the one I'm talking to next shift. He is also a heretical being, and five-hundred years ago, he was the one who the Heavens used as the Toushin Taishi. My predecessor in the position."