"That's a risk I'm willing to take," Koumyou notes, still determined not to push, but also trying not to keep his cards as close to his chest as he would normally by default.

He's not sure how messing up being a kid of his would work, exactly. Kouryuu had been quite a spirited little shit... and he'd actively encouraged that in him. Buttercup's been willing to listen to him about things from the start, albeit perhaps only due to his being a high priest. This would just add another reason, wouldn't it?

And sure, she has her own opinions and personality, but Koumyou wouldn't try to stifle that any more than he had with his son. Guide, perhaps, but not stifle.