I believe-- I believe Raphael was worried about both Itachi-- the man with the chess pieces in his lungs -- and myself, as I was then named in that clue. He is... he loves the both of us very much, you see.

[runs a hand through his hair, frustrated]

Honestly-- dealing with Hatter is a terrible idea, and Hatter loves to torment Raphael most of all. I've no idea what he though he would accomplish, except giving Hatter exactly what she wanted.