[This is turning into a contest of who can be more modest, and both seem to be digging their heels in. So Rio pauses to assess, then makes a bold move -- she whirls around and turns the corner to join Makoto behind the counter, then stands up on tiptoe to match his height as best she can, drawing close to him and giving him a stern look.]

I'm quite all right, and really, what I'd like more than anything is for you to relax. If anything, I'm going to come back now just to prove that fact to you, and I'll make sure to do it on your shift. Understand?

[Pause.]

...Cat or no cat.