Shisui did everything in his power at the time to hold back that burst of laughter that threatened to spill. This-- really wasn't a time to be laughing, he knew. Instead, smiling just a little wider, he added softly: "It might."

He almost felt a touch of sadness here, just at the situation. Had this Ashiko person been someone else, someone not at all connected with who he thought she might be with, perhaps things would have been different for Itachi. And Shisui really, really didn't want to not side with Itachi on something of this nature.

"Was she doing alright when you met her recently?" Reaching up, he put a hand to Itachi's shoulder, giving it a squeeze.