[That gets another chuckle. Ayaka like this really is her favorite.] She'd probably thank you for them. I'm sure she's tired of my childish antics, too.

[Herta surely finds her a troublesome burden now and then, though at least now it's because of her machinations and secrecy and not merely because she is a pernicious and demanding mistress to care for.

She hasn't thought about the aftermath enough. What she'll think of all this... it's hard enough for Andrew to believe, and she's here.

She crosses her arms.] That goes for both of us now, hm? I doubt you're as ready to roll over as you were.