He can hear the trepidation in her voice, and as such, does not at all do the American thing and look at her. Drawing attention to her vulnerable emotional state would embarass her, and thus him. That just wouldn't do.
"I entered your house, and you were perfectly dressed, and even after all this time, doing me the honor of being ready to serve. It is a part of my life I have missed. If the government is so foolish as to no longer wish your services, then I will think them all the more infected by western ignorance, but be grateful for their mistake. You no longer serve two - your country and the one you have done the greatest honor you could do. But you still serve."
Because of course she was perfectly composed and dressed and otherwise ready when he arrived. Anything else would be ridiculous. She is who she is, and little things like facts and house kimonos and reality do not interfere with the facts.
"Mine." he repeats.
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