[ Dazai's expression does brighten at Maruki's assessment, the praise earning him a boyish grin and a "well thank you." He's right, of course - this world would never have fallen into such dire straits under his watchful gaze. Alas, it's only the Port Mafia that depended on him to such an extent, and so he has to make do with those few he has which will collaborate with him.

He follows suit in turning away, nodding in response. ]

Sure. I'm tired of standing around here too.... You're doing it so that you can gather information, right? You should tell me if you find out anything interesting. I've already found someone of interest.

[ And without elaborating on that statement of offering any room for question, he's going to start off ahead, gesturing for Maruki to follow. There's no point in discussing such things here and now, so he consequently changes the subject entirely, ]

Anyway, I'm sure that Odasaku will join us too.