[ Izaya couldn't blame them as he believed Shintoism to be nothing more than a connection to the past-- a way to keep rituals and tradition in their changing society. However, wasn't this true of most religions? He sighs a bit to himself and looks at Albert, laughing weakly. ]

Not luck, good sir. He still had a use for me and that is something I can control. I made myself useful and despised. But I can't help myself. Sheep are my calling.

[ He smiles back at him, this time with less malice and more understanding. ]