"He'll likely be more inclined to meet you if you succeed in the Ring."

It's in quiet agreement, as Kathashun glances towards Shiro. He's skipped over his first question, but only temporarily. He's simply weighing out how much he wants to say.

"We talk." It's not short and terse on purpose, but Shiro can likely imagine how the conversations are. But his tone shifts to something a little more dry, as he continues. "I try to see his point of view, he refuses to see mine. A typical stand-off of perspective."