[L nods; it's a regrettable position, but one that offers some leverage, potentially. It just comes down to what he may feel like sharing about what he knows about the situation, and why he might want to.

He doesn't need to say "yes" to either; Chara does it for him. He raises his eyebrows and nevertheless supplies, with uncharacteristic earnestness,]

Yes.

[To both.]

The vested interest in his wellbeing is one I share. Compared to some things... the worst that could possibly be in this study does not scare me.