[Itachi remains still and distant, eyes almost closed. He looks half asleep, except for the glint of dark eyes watching the screen through thick lashes.]

You really should not hold back what you want to say, at least not to me, Alphonse-kun. If for no other reason than I am unlikely to take you seriously otherwise.

Obviously you know it, if you've chosen not to change it why should I interfere? It is what you have decided on.

Games? Do not mistake me for your friends the Joker or Miho-san. I do not like to play. But you only stop holding back after the games begin around you. I can play if I need to, and well.

Frankly I'd rather forgo the entire opening act and skip straight to having you stop hiding when you deal with me. In turn I won't play these ridiculous ploys.