[ that gets her to sigh. if ibaraki is going to get beaten by their ex-subordinate, she'd at least like to see it. ]

You're a lot like her, you know. Two rowdy children who want to relive our glory days.

[ tone some parts endeared, most parts gently admonishing; light and winding all the same. she tips her head at him. ]

Well, not to worry, dear. I'm still going to have fun the same way I always do.

[ leaning in, with a heavy whisper: ]

Mercilessly.

Save one of those prizes for me, won't you?