[Joshua hums in thought, turning to glance sideways at Neku.]

The last thing I want is for you to get tangled up in something else... but I recognize that you're still drawn in as collateral regardless.

[A pause.]

If you'd like to join officially, I won't stop you. But I'll take point on this endeavor. I would have preferred that Beat remained in the lower ranks, too, but he's nothing if not enthusiastic.