[ he glances down at her as she offers her thoughts before finally giving an approving nod, a smile touching his expression. ]

All right. Let's do it your way. [ Not just using her card but with intention not to hurt any of the guards or other castle inhabitants. ] Show me the power of this Maze, Sakura-chan. The elements are on your side, too. [ eternal night is not the time and place Masamune would want to find himself in a maze suddenly. ]

I think you might even spook them, which can work to your advantage of increasing the chances of no one getting hurt. [ the warlord can sympathize with the innocent desire to not harm anyone, but he can also accept she's more mature than one might initially think since she has also expressed the understanding it may come to that. Masamune is willing to help her not have to cross that threshold but is also sure the easiest way to do that is somehow ensure the only way their targets get out is because Sakura lets them out.

Then again, how long is a distraction really going to last before they realize that's exactly all this situation outside is? Not long if these guards are even half-worth their salt. ]