Hikisaka got a plate of food and sat down at the table with the others. He removed his helmet to eat, revealing the exposed veins going up his face. Hikisaka spoke calmly. "Forgive my appearance. My body has undergone some strain from battle. Though I assure you I am still in peak fighting condition." He took a bite of food and turned to Captain Silus. "I understand you're from headquarters. Tell me do you know a mage named Josephine? If so how was she when you last saw her?"