[Once the tiger settles down, Eiji watches it closely, making sure its really staying put. Once he’s sure enough he looks back at Kolivan with a smile.]

Guilty as charged. When you’re afraid, sometimes it helps to have something easy to focus on. Singing, I’ve found, is very good for taking your mind off of scary things, moreso in a group. Everyone can join.

[ It’s something helpful he picked up from less than happier times. But, often the things he learned huddled together with a bunch of scared people in a dilapidated structure as bombs exploded all around, came in handy in some of the strangest instances.]