[The other woman's reaction to him will catch his attention for a split moment until he was reminded of the name of his lantern stuck in his hand was the same of the woman before him as well. Samantha Grey. That was her name. She was once a trusted ally of his back in the old days within the city.

But, in his genuine opinion, Sam was more of a friend than a simple ally. He was beginning to understand the behavioral pattern of his other self.]

Grey-san, it's been a long time, hasn't it? How are you?

[A brighter smile will be on his lips as he spoke those words, accepting his memories within the city as though they were his own while keeping some distance between them. He inherited his mother's more timid nature even if he was still as shameless as his father.]

I was hoping to learn of the proper way to be free of this particular item. [His smile will weakened as he offers a more remorse expression.] I do apologize for touching this item without your consent. I was unaware of the rule against it. Thank you very much for convincing the...unique religious figure away from me. I greatly appreciate it...