Togusa startles and his eyes widen in that 'did-you-really-just-say-that' face. "Mariko!" Really? See if I let you two in the same room now...
Togusa leans back in his chair and takes in a long breath. "Depends on your definition of too serious." He's gotten used to the little twinge in his chest when he breathes in too deep, been trying not to give away the presence of a change there. "Rest of the Department can take it easy when somebody else would notice something they think is huge." Something has already happened.
"Either way, I know I'd appreciate having you around more. Nobody else with quite your expertise." Another smile, because they can't stay on a serious topic for too too long. "And because somebody needs to challenge Izunia's self-proclaimed 'ladykiller' status."
Re: Bonus
Togusa leans back in his chair and takes in a long breath. "Depends on your definition of too serious." He's gotten used to the little twinge in his chest when he breathes in too deep, been trying not to give away the presence of a change there. "Rest of the Department can take it easy when somebody else would notice something they think is huge." Something has already happened.
"Either way, I know I'd appreciate having you around more. Nobody else with quite your expertise." Another smile, because they can't stay on a serious topic for too too long. "And because somebody needs to challenge Izunia's self-proclaimed 'ladykiller' status."