Kuwabara's startled sound of protest is enough to bring Kurama's focus back, at least. Offering an apologetic glance in his direction as the fox relaxes the firm grip before their attention turns fully on Hiei instead. Only for him to dodge anything remotely close to a direct answer. Typical.

“No one here is amused.” Which would have been obvious if he'd looked past his own jealousy for a moment.

“Other than our captors, at any rate." His head tips in indication as he continues, "Perhaps we should move away from the tunnel if we would like to escape the lingering effects.”