[ Well it's definitely that mama owl's baby. Fingers crossed its next trick isn't to simply burst into flames-- wouldn't that be fun to try to hold?

Family resemblances aside, this atmosphere's really taken a turn, hasn't it? Marui maintains his position close by but out of the way, quietly holding the unhatched egg and giving the owlet the space it needs while he and Susato try to soothe it. It's not unlike a doubles pair-up, really: each of them has an important role to play. Keeping the owlet from flying off while they ease its panic is Susato's task. Getting himself involved is going to make the situation more chaotic, not less, and anyway, he has full faith in her ability to handle it on her own. She's done an impressive job already.

His task is protecting the unhatched egg and serving as an anchor of calmness. If the tensions are going to come down, there has to be an example to follow. He can do that, no problem. ]

She's right. [ He says with a smile. ] She's gonna be so proud when she sees you. And you'll get to meet all your brothers and sisters. Like this little one here.