[Under normal circumstances, Ciel would for obvious reasons never admit to it either, yet here they are... But since they are ambling along like this like a pair of girls strolling through the Garden of Sinners, might as well Stay the Night and make the best out of it! Sure the entire situation still seems very Strange and Fake, but getting along is no Grand Order at least, yeah?]

Haha, very much so! I'm not sure if any technical knowledge of that world will be useful for where we're headed, but if you have practical experience dealing with the otherworldly, combat or otherwise, that for sure will come in handy. But goodness, that's quite generous of them. Clock Tower magi tend to only do things for their personal gain, it's very common for them to take on apprentices and familiars possessing great and unusual power to further their own prestige.

[Not that she's saying this may be the case for Gray, but... That's the reality of the situation, surely even half a year is enough to show her as much?]

Your mentor must be of exceptional character, if they've really taken in your comfort and well-being into consideration. May I ask what they're like, if you don't mind talking about them?

[Just pseudo-castmate curiosity, 👀]