For a good while, enough to get some advice! Though he also gets trolled!

"...so, how does one deal with this sort of thing?" Issei questioned after a while with no bites.

Azazel smiled, and reeled a bit more, Issei following suit. "There are many ways that have helped me when I finally started letting myself feel the weight of my actions. Finding nice, quiet activities like this one, they're great for thinking about things, and confronting one's emotional turmoil. Reminding yourself why you did what you did, and honestly confronting the reality of it will eventually help. Also, just talking about such things, especially with people you trust, though even a stranger who's a good listener can do in a pinch, can help ease the stress. You probably already realized that part."

"Yeah, I'm feeling better alrea- ack!" he yelped as he felt a tug on his fishing rod.

"Ah, finally, one of the fish bit!" Azazel laughed, watching Issei reel frantically. "Don't rush it. Give the fish some more line, let it tire itself out, or the line will break before you land it," he advised.

Issei listened, and after about two minutes of tug of war, he pulled a nice large trout onto the shore as it flopped around. "Whew!" Issei wiped the sweat off his brow with his sleeve.

"Not bad!" Azazel grinned, patting Issei's back. Once they had the fish packed up into a cooler, Azazel noted, "Right, you came here for a contract, and while obviously, I didnt exactly call you here for a job, I should compensate you for your time."

"Ah, no, you don't have to, you're helping me out here," Issei tried to wave Azazel off.

"Nonsense," Azazel snorted. "It's nice to just unwind and give some advice to someone who needs it. And like I said, I took up time that was meant for getting something done." He handed Issei some Yen and a self help book. "The book might give you a few basic techniques, for dealing with inner turmoil that work for you. Give it a look when you have time."

"...thanks a lot. You sure are going out of your way to assist me..." Issei remarked, and Azazel smirked.

"What can I say? You're a figure that's going to be a big deal in terms of the peace between factions. You're worth investing some time in to ensure things stay peaceful." Issei nodded, and started heading back for the circle... and Azazel grinned with a twinkle of mischief in his eye. "...DODGE!" he suddenly shouted.

Issei let out a decidedly unmanly shriek, and dove headfirst into a nearby bush. The bush quivered with Issei in it, and Azazel snorted. "Pffht... hahahaha! Raynare wasn't kidding, you really are scared shitless of that word!" he laughed his ass off as Issei poked his head out of the bush, seething. "That's gonna be fun to play around with!"

"...Azazel, you asshole!" Issei roared, before stomping towards the circle, Azazel only laughing harder at the words.