...I kind of thought that might've been the information you requested for fulfilling your duty as a Blotter.

[ he has been trying to guess what akechi used it for since fitzgerald said they could do that tbh. anyway. well that's-- interesting information. varian is obviously internally debating this, looking at the floor with a concerned expression. he knows hikage is a very real threat to being found out, since unlike a lot of people here, he wouldn't be dissuaded by things like age or logical probability of capability. still. it's steph's life he might be gambling with.

but ... he wants ... more than anything else... above anyone else-- he has to-- needs to-- ]

Alright. [ it's a bit shaky, and varian lets out a breath before trying again, firmer: ] Alright. I'll do it. I'll help you kill Hikage.