[ Work. That sounds about right for Susato. ] She's very industrious, to be sure. However, I highly encourage pulling her away from her work. Tell her Mr. Sholmes sent you!

[ As he spends more time pinning, his hands adjust to the motion, picking up speed. ]

Gardening as well! You would have a lot to talk about with my flatmate, Iris. [ There's a very brief pause before flatmate, as if he was considering a different word. ] She has a vibrant green thumb and is quite handy at sewing. I would introduce you, but alas—she's back in London.

[ Between her own admission about "adjusting" and a general sense of wavering under that smile, he can't help but wonder: ] Have your parents followed you here? Or did you leave them in Japan?