Kenshin had hoped for a peaceful meal. To discuss the past, especially the most recent past, was not pleasing on anyone's tongue. Still, he had made the request, and he could hardly blame her curiosity.
"I didn't wish to have this conversation with you, degozaru. Not under otherwise pleasant circumstances, but I will abide you wish," he relented with a pause. "Sayuri-dono, please forgive this one, but these attacks on your life are becoming more and more frequent. Your former husband will never relinquish what hold he believes he has on you." Kenshin sat quietly, bowing his head as a sign of respect.
"I am bound to you will, degozaru, and yet I cannot allow this to continue. I must seek him out, and I must see to that he ceases these attempts on you."