[And just like that, he shakes it off--]

Goodness, someone certainly hasn't been utilizing safe practices -- you really shouldn't leave someone tied up like this unattended. All it takes is a few minutes for things to awry.

[But then he steps past Lewin and instead sweeps over Setsura, reaching out a hand to tilt up her chin as he leans down closer, a gleam in his eyes.]

[And behind him-- hm. Hey Lewin, are those ropes getting tighter? Maybe suddenly moving on their own to further bind his arms and legs? Gag him? Drag him on the ground off his feet? Seems so.]

Or perhaps, were you simply so desperate for me to join you that you chose to leave and pray for my return to Nippon, mein Spatzilein?