I was directed to come here. [ He gives Ali a skeptical look, though it won't carry far into the dark. He tries to convey his incredulity through his tone, though. Like, why else would he be here? ] Don't worry, I don't think any of this is fun, either.

[ Maybe he misunderstood the meaning of his words, but there was a blatant condescending attitude underlying his question. Aoi has met too many fighters while being here to be surprised anymore, so while it was obvious Ali was an experienced fighter, he couldn't be too impressed. Just how strong could he be compared to the sea of them here? ]

But it's not like we're making much effort. We don't even have much of a strategy.

[ He isn't going to blatantly ask a stranger about their background, but he's curious. Is he tied to some kind of rebellion or military? He certainly gave off a vibe that reminded him of the officers back home. ]