[He shares a look with Hinata and thinks about that. Could Hinata be the link? Looking at the evidence he shakes his head. Hinata scrubs at his face.]

No. I don't think he has anything to do with this. [He nods to the demon and spreads his hands. His injuries are gone, and his clothes are something closer to formal. The grey coat and white dress shirt replaces his former green coat.] Thank you for taking the time to talk. Yes, I wish to know how you are called into and out of this world. The good lady here mentioned a book.

[He pauses to look at Inaba.] I have a few theories why this happened, but I need to know a little more to be sure. Once we're finished here, we'll be heading back. To Verens.