[oh, that's nice to say... does mob believe it? well, he believes it a little more when other people say it. he has grown a lot, hasn't he? so that gets a vague perking up.

mari though, that gets a nod.] He's pretty harsh when he needs to be, but he's one of the kindest people I know. [besides the times he'd probably kill a man and not bat an eye, but that's just 13 year olds baby.

he wonders if mari was protective like ritsu could be. if maybe she could come here, and how sunny would feel about that.

complicated, probably.]

I miss it too. [a beat] We can have dinner together more. With Miss Makima, or maybe go to see Robby or sensei.