Sum took some time to pour himself a drink, then made a few adjustments to his corneas with a small medical device.
Sum's vision corrected, he replied to Akuji.
"Bakemono? Murderers and terrorists that may or may not actually exist? I was in a dogfight in New Tokyo with one who flew their flag, the former leaders of the Farmers, and Kusari 'war-hero' Zev Barak.
Seeing as you did not bring back his head as tribute to the Taishogun, I can assume he is still alive? So tell me Akuji-san, how is the dear old man?"
If what Sum said was meant to be a joke, his grim expression suggested that Dragons have a unique sense of humour...