[Well, even if Mukuro didn't have a high opinion of clerk-chan, he could appreciate someone who could find and utilize one of Chikusa's best traits.

He stopped at the top of the stairs, turning to face Chikusa fully, chin tilted upwards arrogantly.]

My, my, you're putting a fair bit of effort for trivialities.

[Still, he had made his point, and there was still Ken to greet after all this time he had been away and to make sure Fran was actually practicing like he had told him to.

He turned on a heel, waving a hand dismissively.]

I won't interfere any longer. [A lie, perhaps, but a truth maybe as well.] So do what you must.