The sound of his voice left the general a bit out of sorts, as he tried comporting himself, not to let his thoughts of things show. Even as the thought of how, and when he got behind him, without him noticing. Or sensing his present, especially, within close range, overwhelmed him to a state of shock, which made him inattentive to the content of his words.

Leaving only gibberish sounds to echo in his ears. As he became hesitant to comprehend the situation of things, while he retains his position, backing Mutiu. Unsure of how to react to things.

“C’mon now, acting or pretending not to hear me, only makes...