Isono's reaction isn't helping. He stands there awkwardly, scratching at his cheek with one finger as he tries to figure out the right thing to say.

"A-ahhh, don't worry about it! Mr. Kaiba is feeling under the weather. Once I bring him his meal, he'll be fine. He's...he's the kind of person that holds himself back until the situation's a bit tough to deal with, you see."

A pause, then--

"Please don't let any of what you saw, or our discussion here leave the room," he adds, moving to the water cooler located near a bookshelf, taking a cup and stooping to fill it for the new guy. He holds it out to him, and it almost feels like a peace offering.

"Stay here as long as you like. Master Mokuba won't be in for a few hours, and I'll explain when he arrives."