[ it's all right, they're all making do with what they have here... some of them are just a little extra. Like Lupin, for example, who casually presents Elizabeth with a bundle of three red roses as he steps over the threshold. Ever since he granted Akechi's wish, they've been blooming happily in front of his house; it may be somewhat intimate for a girl he doesn't know that well, but he feels obliged to bring her a present, and he can't think of any better use for flowers than giving them to a lady. ]

Please. I should be thanking you for having me - maybe these will do. [ a winning smile. ] You can just call me Lupin, for the record. How have you been?