Oh... You're right, I had thought it was maybe just a coincidence that I'd missed seeing any children.

[A lie. Mori already knows that this woman wouldn't have seen her, but the worry over a small child is an easy way to lure people in and make them sympathize. Granted some of his distress his genuine, but at the end of the day he is not left completely defenseless without being able to harness Elise's combat abilities. This is simply an inconvenience to remedy later.]

Neither of us are natives, no. [He does brighten considerably at the compliment though, nodding as a smile splits his face.]

Isn't she? I think she'd look precious in a dress like yours, of course it also suits you very well.