[The warning was noted; he had expected as much, and would be disappointed if they failed to deliver a channel for the rage that seethed under his cool veneer at the insult the perpetrators had delivered to the Vongola.]

I do what I want. Two fools won't stop me.

[He had Roll and his tonfas and his anger. Those were the only weapons he needed for anything he decided to take on.

But, gathering intel was important too. Very gently, he reached out a hand to touch Tsuna's shoulder and leaned in close.]

Blanche and Lesedi. That's new information. You're doing good for one so small.

[It was praise in the only way he knew how to give, and the only way he knew how to get to the Tsunayoshi that this boy had yet to become. One day he would be the Boss that he knew, but until then...]

Be smart. Tsunayoshi. Be safe.