[Even Mitsunari could deduce why Kodachi was upset. The little bird was as telling a sign as any. He was usually one to stay away from people who were distressed like this, never having had the patience to comfort or console. Still, Kodachi was an ally now, and perhaps that was reason enough not to completely ignore her. It helped that she wasn't being particularly obtrusive.]
action;
...Do you want something from me?
[He wasn't offering so much as just asking.]