[sometimes, just getting Ema to relax was just as good as getting a smile from her. smiles were rare!! saved for very important people and very important things. like science]

Hmmm. . . likewise, I suppose.

[she supposes. that's so rude. at any rate, it was time for a subject change]

Hey, did you get stuck with a really weird "weapon?" I picked up a theodolite since it was the most scientific thing I could find in that pile, but I'm not really sure how one is supposed to fight with it.