[ A man after his own heart. Direct to the point. It made things easier for Brig as well.

Brigade proceeds to take off the shield strapped to his back, wrapped in dark blue cloth. ]


Sir, this isn't my shield. It was a shield given to me by Hikaru two nights ago. He'd told me we should talk about it. Even if he hadn't, I would have done so immediately the moment I found out about its history.


[ He also pulls out a small box and places it on top of the shield and holds it out for An'yu to take.

He'd let An'yu see it first and be the first to speak. He would not preempt anything of this gravity. ]