[ He does sour for a brief moment at the mention of elders. It is entirely true and Akechi is 100% in the right, but Raphael believes his peak form to have been when he was a bit younger. If only he had been turned back then. Ah well.

He puts that aside for now and considers the rest of that response, its meanings between the lines. ]

Yes. Yes, I do believe you have the right idea. Are you sure you are in the correct court, my friend? I can see the buddings of great potential in you. A little proper nurturing and you would blossom.