"Why, I had thought you would appreciate the comparison to His Imperial Majesty," Mitsuya replied with a pout; whether she was genuinely put out by the failure of her attempted compliment or just teasing was a little hard to tell. She stepped back, at any rate, to allow the pair to work. "But I'm honored to have attracted your notice, at least."

A pause, as she examined the contents of the poster, properly this time. "Ah, so tardiness is the issue of the day, is it? I'd have thought you'd have greater battles to fight, but if the consequences are indeed so dire, I'll be sure to do my part as well."