[Takasugi's lips twitch, Cain's glance treated to something almost gloating, rather than the muted polite smile from moments before. He's not trying to make the other's life harder.

That's just a bonus.

With a quiet laugh that still shakes his shoulders, Takasugi watches as Cain lets the women in on their 'secret'. And he's still watching as they sit up, making his eavesdropping known.

Which only continues to amuse their 'new friends'.] Aa, I couldn't let him pass up such an opportunity. It's rare he takes a liking to someone so quickly.

[Some flattery, for good measure.] But it was him who ultimately made the choice. Be it bravery or stupidity, I'd toast to it. [And he raises his drink to do just that, the women quick to join him.

Drink up, Cain.]