[ Just watch as Akane ends up being grafted to a clockwork mouse... ]

Yeah. [ A beat, her gaze looking distant but fond for a moment, before her focus shifts back to the watch and she gives him a bright (if slightly teasing) smile. ]

Thanks for the ideas, Konoe. Talking to you always helps me figure things out. Seems like you’re really becoming more of a Witch after all!

[ It’s not particularly due to any great intelligence on Konoe’s part, though, but the way he’s willing to listen. They’re both new to this, and it’s nice to have someone she can learn and grow with. ]