learn and learn well

Hattori listened patiently, not rushing the boy or pushing him into any conclusions. It was a test, there was no denying that, but it was one Hattori suspected the boy would pass. And if not, then it still would remain a chance to learn and better himself. That was all that was required of him, for now, whilst he was so young.

"Mm, " Hattori acknowledged with a deep rumble of his voice, eyes narrowing slightly as he eyed the cat once more. It was clearly getting more erratic and frustrated, could sense they were scheming and plotting in a language it could not understand. He moved to unlatch the gate, waited till Akito was ready so they could pass through the gap before having a companion shut it behind them. The cat snarled, infuriated by the turn of events. "I will not let it harm you. Do what needs to be done. "