[ his gaze goes to the claws and then back to Eichi's face, with a little knowing smile, settling back in his bar seat some. ]

You must forgive the vagueness. It's a habit I've gotten from speaking with those who seem to have far less knowledge than you on what our dear host could desire.

May I first start by asking what he requested of you? I'll be more inclined to put some cards of my own on the table.