[ Unfortunately — or, fortunately? — for Silco, Howl has absolutely no idea how the Regent got word of what happened, much less that a specific person is responsible for ratting him out.

But even so, Howl would not care. Does not care. Not anymore. ]

Stars above, it's been a while since I heard your voice. [ He responds to Silco's message with his usual charm. ] I was enjoying myself in the Entertainment District, if you must know. With one very special and exclusive hostess.