He settled once the tea was passed out, then sipped at it, using it to keep himself from fidgeting overmuch. It wouldn't soothe Sasuke's nerves to do it. "I haven't, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. They're both elites, which means they already have enemies. Something like this is often seen as an excuse to act on that ill will."

He swirled his cup, watching Sasuke for a long moment before continuing. "As for motivations... it's nearly impossible to say. Sometimes, civilians are the ones you have to watch out for, and they aren't even under cover for another country. Once the forces have been worked over, we'll start to carefully look over the civilian contingent."