[He watches her, silent, before turning on his heel to retrieve Masamune. His back is turned as he picks it up, and his tone is low as he glances at her from over his shoulder.]

I don’t want your apologies. I’m here to escort you, and little more than that. You heard the voice yourself, didn’t you?

[A rhetorical question. He faces her fully and Masamune shimmers coldly.]

What is this rite?