[ The jabs remain at bay where they should be, as he feels things are far too sensitive for the time being to make jokes. Up until ten minutes ago, he believed the guy dead, after all. But maybe that's what they need, a some banter to get the gears rolling again so they can quickly establish normalcy to their conversations.

Somehow, he has a feeling it's too early for that, still. ]

Is that so? [ He considers his next words carefully, then blurts: ] Why not stay here a while, then? At least until the rain passes.

[ More than anything, he wants to catch up, and the rain provides a perfect front for his true intentions. He's gotta thank fate for that, while Akechi curses it. ]

I'm just visiting for the summer. Guess I kinda miss it around here. [ he stands up straight then, spreading his arms wide from the other side of the bar, like a showman presenting the next act. ] Can you blame me?

Plus, [ He adds, with a smirk this time. ] I got to run into you again.