"That's my sister, yes," Gonou says -- quietly, flicking Eiffel an inscrutable glance. He feels as if that's something he should confess, before long. But it's been such a strange day already, and he just wants to relax with Eiffel and watch his movie.

"-- I'd be more comfortable having them with you than with strangers," he adds, a faint crooked smile turning the corner of his mouth up. "But I'm glad you don't have to deal with them."