bring out your dead

Akito knew he probably should have waited for Askell and Hattori to weigh in on what Nami has to say, but he has something to say too. His grey gaze turns back to Nami, a soft shake of his head. "Just outside is too close," he says, though his monotone speech may sound flat, he's thoughtful and serious. "It would make more sense to take them out to Dragon's Blood Grove. Not too far for us to take them, but far enough away that anyone interested won't be redirected back to us," Akito pauses, his gaze drawing away from Nami to Askell and Hattori. "Especially if we cover up any blood trail, it'll keep the bamboo safe," that last part was important and why he let his eyes linger on their Kaicho. After the harrowing night of the invasion, his own nights had been filled with tremors and nightmares.