[It is stupidity and masochism, she should say it. He does not get amused, but there is the faintest hints of a thankful smile in the mental landscape. Soft, even though she'll hate it deeply.]

I hope so, too. [Let him come back less thrown-himself-on-the-pyre.] Thank you, Hayame.

I'm sorry for troubling you. If I'm alright, I'll contact you after. I'll let you know what we find out.