He hasn't divulged much to me about training and the like... but when I told him what I do, he admitted he had underestimated me. I think that's when we became friends, rather than passing acquaintances. Even if he didn't realize it just yet.

[ a pause. jude tilts his head back, thinking. ]

What else do I know about you?

[ he blinks at akira and smiles. ]

Absolutely nothing. Clean slate.