[So they'll still have to deal with Jade. It's not something he's happy about, but he knows that convincing Kido not to go through with it would be a pain. If she sees that Jade has something useful to offer to the Dan... well, he hated to admit it, but her instincts on things like these were usually right.]

... ah, would Kido mind if I added something?

[He interjects to signal that he's going to speak, not to ask for permission. He straightens up.] Well, putting my feelings like that is an exaggeration, really! If Kido still wants to talk to him--

[A split second of hesitance. He shrugs.] --then that's Kido's choice! To be honest, it doesn't matter to me, the apology or future contact. Leader knows best.

[He doesn't think an apology'll be sincere, anyway, coming from this guy.]