[ izō droops a little at that first suggestion because he already knows how that conversation is going to go. that's why he hasn't said anything; people can't tell him not to do things if he doesn't mention it. ]

Protectin'? Nah. Jus' wanna find 'im before he knows he's got the whole kingdom on his ass. Ain't gonna be expectin' me.

[ he imagines that he has an edge in being a renowned assassin and all. izō should have anticipated the next question would come, but even if he had it wouldn't make it any easier. ]

Got that one curse what jus' makes whoever has it real angry for no good reason. Couldn't turn it off.

[ jane has talked to ryouma before. izō assumes enough to know what kind of person ryouma is like. he doesn't think he has to elaborate much on why that particular curse was a problem. ]

Ain't like it was his fault.