W-Well, no one else is going to do it, right? So then we might as well be the responsible ones.

[ After all, to Maki, Peacock is basically a little kid. Though she can't be sure what Saber's problem is like, she still thinks that Saber ought to scold him. Though she really has no idea...

As far as that last compliment goes, Maki's eyes open wider, as if she were surprised to hear that. For a moment, she feels her ears pounding louder, but ignores it. ]

I-It's not like I know you that well, it's just... given all the ranks you can get, you seem like the protective sort. [ She's already twirling her hair. ]