[Frankly, he appreciates them getting straight to the point, and he gives a small nod.]

It's a concern we've all been wondering about... There are a few explanations. The ayakashi could have been pre-named, waiting in preparation for an upfront attack on the compound.

[One hand tucked partially into his pants pocket, Kiwami pauses for a moment, brow crinkling. It's a similar expression to when he'd paused telling her some things the first time they'd talked about the raid on the temple.]

...There's one other way... That doesn't require a mask at all. But I did not spot that during the confrontation either.