Kaito's grip on Aoko's arm didn't loosen at all, nor did he respond to 1412's taunting. He knew that the assassin was just trying to get him riled up, and although it stirred a bit of annoyance in him, he managed to keep it down by clinging tightly to his well-worn poker face.

"Aoko," he said as he jerked his head at 1412's hand, "Look what he's carrying. Don't be an idiot."