[The weapon disappears back into Castiel's coat, and he seems as unimpressed with his own plan as Rei appears to be. It's not really a plan as much as a last resort, and not what he wanted to have to fall back on. He needed something else.

Her last comment causes him to tilt his head, not understanding.]

Why? I could avoid him, but we have planned to make an attempt on the Inner City as soon as we have information in regards to how the excursion lead by Shura went. I am supposed to ask you for information.

However, it may not occur, as I have little desire to deal with Lucifer again so soon.

[He had bigger concerns than the Animus right now, even if this was a good opportunity. If Lucifer didn't like it, he shouldn't have attacked him.]