Her ruffling her feathers somewhat surprises him, even if it's because he's used to be called the old-fashioned one in whichever group he was on.

That kind of pride, not wanting to give away any weakness, seems a little too much. But he's not one to judge.

A valid reason, even if Mamoru tends to call it bullshit. However, he can only assume how the Regency would deal with hostages, and it's not favorable to his conclusion. "Everyone was about to pass out, mask or no mask. So it makes sense."

A pause, and an offer to skip that part of the conversation. He's not really in the mood of starting anything antagonistic. "Were you on your way to the kitchens, or...?"