[ A thoughtful nod. Trying to figure out what she wants...he can understand that well himself, especially in the wake of Minato's departure. For all his bluster, he has to consider whether he would really be ready for more than that, if the time comes.

But better to not linger on that for now. He can appreciate how charming Malkuth looks with the flower tucked behind her ear, without making it into something complicated. ]

Oh, definitely! I'm still adjusting a bit to my new abilities, but I'm fully recovered from the procedures. A word of advice, though...don't do two at once. It's...not a process I would recommend, despite its efficiency.

[ Human bodies sure are squishy, huh. ]