[Chihiro nods slowly in agreement, moving his hand a little when the Litleo starts to get braver and licks his fingers.]

I hope so too. She seemed very unsure when she arrived...but it seems like she's doing a bit better.

[She was certainly kinder to him once they actually spoke in person, as opposed to over the Gear like the first time.

After a pause he looks back up at Maka, pulling his hands away to rest them on the fence once more.]

I told her that this place was really nice, once you get used to it. ...I actually like it here, very much.