[ He listens, eyebrows slightly raised, faint smile on his lips ]

...Ha, have you been wanting to spell all that out for somebody? Thanks for telling me! Sounds like a lot happened, and I can see even more why they're all willing to go along with it. I think you're a lot better at that kinda stuff than you were giving yourself credit for for sure, since it sounds like you had a hand in helping it all work out. Who wouldn't wanna be around someone like that! You're really impressive, Maki!