[Thoma relaxes, Ayaka's compliment hitting him right in the heart. It's more than nice to hear that from her of all people, and the fact that she admires him for anything at all is flattering. She works so hard all the time, and if anything he's the one who admires her for everything she does for the people of Inazuma, for all the hardship she's endured after their parents died and they had to take on the role of head of the clan.]

Milady, you're too kind. I only do what I can for others, and in turn that only makes for a better relationship between them and the Kamisato clan.

[And that's what matters really at the end of the day. Everyone's happy and things get settled, right? The fixer goes for his mocktail again, drinking deeply from it until it's gone. The wind brushes against his face, and his cheeks begin to redden, though whether if it's the cold or the magic of the drink, who knows.]

I could go for another one of those. Look, we've been so busy we didn't even notice we'd arrived at the lodge. Let's go inside and hunt around and see if they've arranged anything for the guests from the party. Maybe if we're lucky there'll be more food and drink.

[He goes up to the lodge to open the door for her, playfully making a formal gesture for her to enter.]