Hershel really couldn't argue with that, Ema sure did have a way of not accepting help and doing as much as she could to take care of things on her own. He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I.. can't deny you're right about that. That's why I think she needs someone on her side more than most."

"I've been in a room with both of them, they're both good at the puzzles." Hershel answered, happy to talk about something else frankly. He wasn't even sure what to say otherwise. "Kuzuryuu is a bit distrusting, but I think if he says he'll ally he will. He definitely seems the type to keep his word. Actually, I'm fairly surprised he agreed to ally with me at all." Given what a disaster there room was.