[ despite all the background and conciliatory action, it's a no, and rohan does not take no for an answer. ]

Of course that isn't all I need. I don't have to return to this town, so I won't have to bring any... residue back with me to Morioh. Kujo's dealt with worse, even if the Higashikata brat hasn't. Do you think I would give up on a lead because of risk of death?

[ poaching seashore, etc... ]

I'll handle it myself if you don't.