[ honestly, nikkari is thankful for kanesan's anger. it helps to ground him, to remind him of what their duty as sword spirits is. he'd said as much to higekiri not too long ago in an attempt to keep his focus; perhaps he needed to hear it from someone else, too. ]

. . . Mm.

[ a couple of breaths later and he's sobered up a little now, his eyes refocused on kanesan rather than avoiding his gaze. ]

Do you at least know when, on Saturday, that we would receive the letters? That will be the fiftieth day, after all. And you must also realize that I must tell the others this information. While I, of course, have faith in your ability to find another option, others among us are more pragmatic. They will want to ensure that we at least have a contingency plan lined up, should your efforts fall flat.