Kio nodded once, opening his notebook to where one of the maps had been rendered perfectly. "Yes, that's where. They still have my piercings. I... I agreed to help a friend out tonight, but if that doesn't happen, I'm going there. Do you have anything you'd like back?" Sou-chan had taken the file, but Kio had the pictures. He would hold on to them for as long as he could.

His eyes narrowed when Brainy explained about the one Blondie had met. Someone dangerous. Someone who would stop at nothing to hurt others. It sounded so much like Seimei he couldn't help but feel a shiver travel up and down his spine. "I knew someone like that. He hurt a friend of mine, hurt him beyond repair." His voice held the same monotone as in the car, with Ritsuka. He sounded like a machine, soulless. "I could hurt him for that, were I not against violence." His eyes focused on Brainy.

"Sometimes, the best thing to do is talk about it. I told no one about the pain my friend was in. I held it inside and then hurt someone innocent with my callous words. I'm your friend. I wouldn't hurt you. Your secret is safe with me." No matter what, Kio could be a loyal friend and a good listener, if that's what was needed.