[For some reason, he finds that he has the patience of his days as a Hero, and he's unperturbed by Kotetsu's words. This isn't a conversation that he had ever had with anyone before, given that he is still used to working alone. He has to have a certain manner to listen, as he would have liked if the tables had been turned.]

No, there is a time and a place for everything, even for Heroes. There is more to Lunatic's actions than I think you know. They may seem meaningless and insignificant, but I suspect he means for you to catch him eventually.

[He hums softly, a patient sound and he recognizes the despair on the other end of the line.]

When you are, we can discuss such matters. You mustn't blame yourself for your attempts not creating success, Kotetsu. The actions of others are not your doing, and you can only be as strong as those you fight against allow. In a contest of wills, sometimes you have try more than once. I never caught Jake Marteniz on the first try, much to my regret.