[He stares after the departing Akuma after it had left its message. He still held the metal briefcase in one hand, but he wouldn't need it. He had Road to back him up after all. But it never hurt to have a backup plan, did it?
Actually, for him it did. But he wasn't going to mess this up. Not when the Countess had just nodded at him in agreement. It surprised him. But not as much as being referred to as an Earl. That was just unsettling.
So he gathers his short, loli ally and heads for the room the Akuma had described. A sitting room with one recently sentenced Road within it. He opens the door and even tilts his hat to the occupant.]
My, my, I hope we aren't intruding, but I have a matter I need to discuss with you.
[ooc: Go wild with the posting order guys. I'm sure we will get in a rhythm eventually.]