Um. I think so, yeah. [ she can't be twenty yet, right? ] And Haru's fine.

[ he can't handle people being too respectful. it's bad enough getting it from his blade-spirits. --he's distracted from the thought by her sudden laughter, though, pale eyes widening in his face in apparent surprise. what..?

it's.. kind of infectious, though, and the harder she laughs, the more his own awkwardness fades, until the corner of his mouth is lifting faintly in what appears to be his version of a smile. ]

.. No, it's okay. I guess we're both being a little silly about this. [ two socially awkward teenagers trying to make conversation. it's probably the stuff of comedy routines. .. sad comedy routines. ] Is there anyone from home here with you?