I know, right! It was really clever what Matoriv did there. I was torn over using the "he's doing a chant" font from earlier in the chapter and making it too obvious, even if it was revealed like 2 pages later.
Roka is such a huge softie, too. He and Matoriv have such great chemistry together.
Roka and Popp personality wise is opposite of each other but one thing they have the same that appeals to Matoriv is their loyalty to friendship and kindheartedness.