[...you know, it's sort of nice to know that Rei has strong opinions on everyone and that his is mostly positive. It's funny that people like Merlin get the words "clueless" attached to them, but he won't bring it up.

Instead, he's far too pleased that Rei approves of his idea, ducking his head in slight embarrassment.]

I've been trying to do the best I can to learn how everyone and everything works here. That includes all of the spirits and offerings and stuff. We have some shrines back home but I've never visited them. So...thanks. I didn't think about the synthetic part of it. If I can find something else I'll use it but I might have to take my chances. You really think she'll like it?