[ a rueful half-smile at that. As ever, Ritsuka read his mind, and as ever, he's not surprised. ]

The very first task we had like this here... Cerberus almost chose ourselves to throw the game. The only reason we didn't was because Bugbear volunteered.

... I don't think anyone would argue with you. I guess... that's why we're not allowed to.

[ not emotionally heart-wrenching enough. ]