[ Catching on, he leads the way out of the crowded room, making way for them through the heavily trafficked area to a more secluded spot away from most revelers. ]

Would you like to sit?

[ He asks, unsure if she'd rather stand instead. When she starts up, he immediately opens his mouth to ask exactly that only to close it again when she explains it a little more. He watches her closely as she gets into a rhythm, looking a lot more animated when she gets into the magic. He'll question the yokai and ayakashi part - yeah, that's a little much there - and ask a little more about the 'magic' and if it's like the blood magic here. He looks rather interested in that comparison. Though, a little surprised to hear she misses it. Would he miss Trench? He's not sure. ]

You were given a stipend? [ A crease of his brow. ] There was a monetary system there? [ Well, look at that. Ochako and Bakugou living it up with such modern concepts, NOT having to sell their blood! Okay, the free rent he can relate to. He did arrive early on and got a rather nice place he spent half a year fixing up. ]

You were together. That must have made it a little easier.