[They both were come the same world, but from different times. However, Albert was none the wiser for now. He truly hoped this Japanese youth hails from the date of 1913.]

I suppose you could say that. [He replied nonchalantly despite the deep seeded loathing he has for Christianity.]

I am more of a scholar than a holy man these days, but half a century ago, I was a friar.

[It was absolutely delicious how his lies meshed so well with the truth, at least for Albert.

Giving Izaya a slightly curious gaze, the cardinal smiled once he caught the meaning behind their earlier conversation. Another shepherd? No, more like a loyal sheep dog...]

The wolf must have baited you using that sheep of yours, a shame. Unfortunately, I share a similar tale, but my story stars of a black sheep who paired up with a wolf.

[He was speaking of Alice & Yuri, but there was no reason to state names just yet.]