[He withdrew his hands immediately, ignoring the mans wailing. Instead, he calmly picked up the vial, examining the fluid inside, before popping it open.

The next words had lapsed into the modern Japanese tongue, his tone condescending]

I set your nose, you insufferable blockhead.

[Well, that was the extent of his temper to the man, eying the writhing archbishop with a mixture of amusement and annoyance.]