[Merlin...] That's probably for the best so you have one less thing to worry about.

[Ah, here they are. Tofu it is and she immediately moves to grab some for him to sample even as she's still talking.] It's sort of a school thing but also just a respect thing. Even if I met someone who didn't go to our school and they were older, they would still be senpai as a sign of respect. Like a mentor. [She looks up from her tofu gathering to give Merlin a level gaze.] You say that like I'm going to scare him away.

[...considering Rise's personality, that's entirely possible. She doesn't comment about Rapunzel, laughing instead before she turns and hands Merlin what looks like a small plate with a lightly grilled ang flavored white squishy block.] Here.