[ Everything about her reaction is just guaranteeing he's going to do it again, and again, and again. Not least of all that smile.

Maruki sets off with her, immediately taken aback by the idea of Venat in her youth. He looks over at her with a wild little grin. ]

You did tell me once that you were a researcher! I've wondered about it ever since. Nothing beats finding something that sparks your interest enough to chase down every bit of information you can...