... I don't think anyone blames you. [ Minato's pretty quiet when he speaks up over the network to France. He had briefly considered going over to the house Francis shares with Howl, but in the end Minato wasn't sure if his company would be welcome or if he even wanted to leave his own house] We were bound to sufficiently antagonize the rulers at some point. If it wasn't a boat, it would have been something else.

[ Pause. ]

... I'll help with repairs and replacements. Just let me know when you want me over there.