[As though the realization of his own discomfort has just occurred to him, Itachi frowns. Perhaps it isn't a simple thing, to be part of society once more, even if in this situation he remains on the outskirts. There is no reason to cover his face or conceal his identity; that alone is a new phenomenon.

Anyway, he's going to slide right past that implication, thanks.]

... More on the organizational structure of this settlement. This area is only one of many. They value the bonds between witches and monsters, but what is the foundation of their city? Their laws? Do they have political leaders?

[Information on the authority of a place is crucial. He'd learned that many years ago.]