[ Sousuke makes no attempt to interrupt Makoto's fidgeting or rambling. He expects Makoto to talk himself into a corner and spill more information than he'd been asked for right then and there - so he's a little surprised when Makoto pulls himself together long enough to ask a question. Sousuke arches a brow, at least looking more impressed than unhappy at the sudden shift. This guy might have a better head on his shoulders than he'd first assumed. ]

Yamazaki Sousuke, captain of the Sano. [ He gestured to the ship gone quiet in the nightly lull of activity. ] Ah, and I don't know if your captain knew this, but we're a part of Matsuoka Rin's fleet. [ Sousuke's tone and expression are still mild and neutral, but he watches Makoto's reaction carefully. Rin's name is well known by pirates and military alike, but his actual reputation varies wildly both between and within either group.

It's time to see what sort of reaction Makoto has to the name. ]