Things have been fine. [It's an automatic, almost ingrained response. She's followed Hijikata's lead and removed her shoes, resting her hands on her lap as she kneels on the cushion. Her posture is picture perfect, fingers curling anxiously into her dress.]

...They have been fine, honestly. [Jennifer sighs a little.] Lately, Loki's been unusually nice and thoughtful, but even before that, I... suppose he's just been... He has high expectations. And he [Here her voice drops, as if Schuldig will somehow overhear and come swooping in] can read my mind. So working with him is a bit scary.

It's not as though he mistreats me, but I... [She doesn't know how to really explain herself.] Sometimes, I find myself wanting what I see other partnerships having. I want to be-- comfortable. I suppose that's a little selfish, I'm only a shinki and it's my duty to serve my god. [She trails off, uncertain. She doesn't feel like this is a good enough reason to nora or something.]