Perhaps. No, Saito shook the thought away. It couldn't be. He watched her die - but did he? He lost consciousness after bleeding out on the floor and Fumi didn't clearly speak of his fate. It was years ago and he could remember the day as if it was yesterday, yet it was so long ago. A fitting description, he thought, since he felt like another man. A stranger who had no place in the spotlight alongside them.
"I see." Audrey's answer told him more than he needed to know. She knew, somehow, what happened that night. She was also connected to the Sasaki-gumi and believed that she had power within the ranks. All details led to one person he couldn't bear to bring the past back with; but it had to be done if he wanted the truth. The truth - it sounded so virtuous Saito wanted to laugh. Instead he pressed her once more against the wall and threatened her quietly, "Do not speak of this, for your own good."
A convenient trick learned from his 'friends' in places he thought Alys would never know was pressure points for easy and quick disabling. It was useful when it came to stubborn and stupid nobles he had to protect; he was keeping their best interests in mind, if anyone asked. After a swift blow to the neck that left Audrey crumpled in his arms he moved her onto the bed against his better judgment. A foolish move but he couldn't help but feel a twitch of affection for someone who could -
He would find out. For once, Thomas needed to know.