[On one hand he does not give a damn about Byleth either way. On the other... he does care very much about Mandricardo and how very badly he took yesterday's trial.]

People will do whatever they feel like, even if ya suggest they shouldn't.

"Ghosts" is clear enough. If we switch the initials out we could go with "Contact ghosts, who are locked safe and sound in daycare with the bear." They got some communication items. Might work to get through t' us.