Mob finally averted his eyes from Asa just long enough to give Hata a single nod. Hata and Emika's appreciation was immediately palpable. Both of them bowed deeply at the both of them.

Asa, on the other hand, didn't seem nearly as appreciative, standing sullenly in her corner of the room.

"We can not begin to express our gratitude," Hata said. "Go ahead, finish up your tea. When you're done, my wife will show you to your room!"