[Hideyoshi frowns slightly as he opens his mouth to reply - then closes it again. He thinks he understands, actually, and even if he doesn't... being a good victim does not sound like a good thing.

So he grins instead, and would thank you kindly, Gorthan, except for that topic change. He should have been ready for that - he is, really. and his expression hardens only a fraction. He still sounds fairy casual when he speaks.]

Someone like you should know better than anyone, I'd think. No one's ever ever accomplished anything meaningful without making an enemy or two along the way.