[Of course. Not like he totally outed himself during his trial or anything.

But going for the neck... it seems like a good idea, but--]

I am not certain if it is a snake. I have certainly struck it several times, but have not yet been bitten. [And it doesn't sound like Hanamura has, either.]

Whatever it is, my blade may not be able to cut it.

[Okay now she sounds a little disquieted, but she's still going to keep hacking away with that knife. Maybe that's what's keeping it from touching her?? The mysteries keep on happening.]