[The fish wasn't that salty, although Dazai's enjoyment of umami might make that judgment questionable.]

Let them show themselves first. If they can reduce their numbers that way, that would be favorable.

Beyond that, I'd like to know their motivations for joining this war. For all we know, the reason why they think a grail is necessary might be because they've blinded themselves from alternative solutions.

[As far as the other Masters were concerned, at least.]

It's such a shame negotiation can only go so far this time. The fallout of zero sum games isn't... great.

[Now wasn't the time to delve back to those days. Dazai shook his head and finished off the last of his meal. He'd fish out his phone if Bedivere was almost done eating and give Kunikida a quick call - still hard at work, Mr. Industrious Ant?]