Both man and cat exchanged a look-- both impressed by the sudden show of formality, burst of dialogue, and earnestness displayed before the cat rather than the person. Clearly there were a complicated set of dynamics at play, but Waver found himself catching onto a theme he had hard before.

"If we're being formal, then I am Lord El Melloi II-- also called Waver Velvet." He tucked a stay lock of hair behind his ear and stood, feeling a need to match the boy's formality. Gently, he added: "Although, I've been using Mackenzie since we've been in town to make matters simpler."

After his grandparents, in role if not in legal status. Torn between bowing and offering a hand to shake, he lowered his head in a show of respect.

"My grandparents live in Japan, although we're not Japanese, so I need to ask... Do you prefer Shouto or Todoroki?"

Besides the Mackenzie's living overseas, he also had a friend who hailed from that country-- as well as a number of students. He knew enough to try to be respectful, even if he didn't understand everything.

"You're not the first young person here to talk about being a Hunter and a Hero. Those are big roles for someone your age. How are you doing with your education? What about time to be with your friends?"

Catching the cue, Gray stepped forward on delicate paws and nudged at Todoroki-- noting quickly that one leg was warmer than the other and rubbing her head against it in surprise and interest. There was something about this boy that was almost too much to bear...

It was enough to make Waver worry about how the teenagers in this town were faring.