[He must be Lukewarm about that penalty. Jade gives a nod, his drink finished.]

I see. [He also wonders if Asch has been experiencing the same effects as everyone else caught in the bomb, for his own research on the subject. But it sounds there's no sign yet.] If you run into any significant problems, I may find myself willing to lend some degree of aid. But now, I suppose that I've finished my drink.