[An ayakashi's existence in his presence is a microaggression. Which, in Matoba's mind, makes this quite the mutual antagonism. But poor Kai will just have to remain befuddled for the time being; the exorcist's current, impenetrable passive-aggression will remain a mystery.]

[At least he has the benefit of his form granting him a relative amount of tolerance, not that any of this screams "tolerance". But leading Kai along into answers as he has done was, impossibly, Matoba's flavor of bias. Instead of merely spitting vitriol and leaving him to find the answers on his own, he finds it suiting him to toy with his food a little and leave him in a relatively decent state. Because, who knows? In the future, this cat-spirit might prove more useful than distasteful.]

I look forward to discovering your assignment, [Matoba leaves him, with another utterly joyless smile.] At a time which we can be of more benefit to each other.

[He doesn't bow or nod back; he just watches Kai turn to leave, holding his gaze.]

Then, you may repay me properly. [He won't forget.]