Giving K a fairly flat look at this very reasonable question and corrective observation, Hakkyuu then gives a slight shrug.

"What can I say, it's the only connection to particular loved ones that I have now,"

Ironically, right now, that part isn't an outright lie, a truth buried obliquely in a joke. There's a momentary pause, something like irritation flashing through his eyes, before he makes an exasperated noise and waves impatiently in the creature's direction.

"Just spray the damn frog and enjoy yourself, yeah?"