[For the first time it's difficult to even mind his scent because she's a little uncertain about Linda, she's a new person and Nariko doesn't quite know how to hold herself or operate - mostly she's trying to drop the incredible suspicion that's pervaded her life in the last few years, but it's hard.

But it really doesn't seem like Nariko has to even say much for Linda to go on.]

Ahh, you say that, but Mikado's a pretty great emperor when he's with me?

[This is a presumptuous thing to say since it's literally only been a day but Nariko pulls it off quite well all the same, and she doesn't need very much time to feel protective on someone's behalf. That Mikado might be used to this kind of treatment is completely beside the point.]

I'm sure Nathan will have fun with him! Although hopefully I can meet Rin soon, too! Toddlers are fun. [She'd know, since no one else wanted to look after her brother at that age.]

I will be! I'm starting on Monday, so I'll make sure to introduce myself to him! [What kind of teacher would be enamored with Linda and why is a very good question, here ...] Hopefully I'll do better at following the rules this time, though.