[ She smiles brightly. An engagement party sounds like so much fun! Is she going to be a triple bridesmaid?! Ehehe. ]

I am looking forward to it.

[ With that said... S-She should talk about the other thing, shouldn't she? She'd love to talk more about happy Ratio is right now, but if she doesn't speak of the contract now, she may just end up forgetting! ]

I must confess however, I had something else I wanted to speak of with you. [She takes on a more solemn tone as her smile returns to normal.] When we last met - besides the fear you held for your cats - it is evident you also felt inadequate to face the kaiju. And while I held my own, this vessel presents some limitations I have been struggling with.

[ Essentially, they're both not exactly at their best where kaiju combat is concerned. And until now, she'd been unsure because a Master-Servant contract implies she must trust someone with her life... But she would trust him with life now, wouldn't she? So: ]

After much consideration... [A pause.] I wanted to ask you if you would agree to form a contract with me.