"I can't rule it out," Kaiba has to admit, wondering just what he heck Tidus had gotten into. "Immediately after we discovered some critical information, our language translator broke for a day. Removing most of our leaders would further destabilize us."

He drums his fingers against his arm. "I've suspected the ministry might have some ability to interfere with the mission for a while. And the train itself...we still don't know the ultimate goal."

And that's what gets him. He huffs. "Look, you look exhausted, it's not the time for this. Want to hit the tavern?"