He sucked in a breath to start off on a new rant about Oblivion, but Taiki's approach causes him to pause. His hand flinched away from the touch on reflex, he'd always been particular about who he allowed in his personal space, but he exhaled heavily and rubbed his face with one hand.

"Yes, if we're to speak of Castle Oblivion, we ought to at least be sitting. That confounded place is a story and a half unto itself."