[He shakes his head, and runs both hands through his hair.] I know. I know. It just pisses me off, is all...

[The Malnosso had the upper hand here--they did the entire time, but they've made a move that Lupin simply couldn't brush aside. The enforced honesty only a couple of weeks after his arrival was one thing. Taking away a bunch of allies was another.] We're just pieces on a big game board for them, so many pawns or low-ball cards that they can toss away and forget about. I don't like it.

[He sighs.] I'm good now. I just--I just need to think is all.