[ ... Is he really calling her a flower? Yako blinks, nonplussed, but Kaoru's off before she can think to clarify. It's a pleasant surprise, seeing how well he actually does at talking to them despite his obvious irritation, and she's glad he helped.

Unfortunately, the kids are not having it with their other previous victim. Sorry Rei, they're stuck-up little brats who don't know any better and you're a huge weirdo monster they don't know! That softens a bit when Kaoru helps them find what they're looking for, but there isn't much time for more pleasantries before they run off. Yako looks after them a moment more, then turns to smile at Rei and Kaoru and address their questions. ]

Oh, I'm just happy I was able to help, even if it was just a little. You did all the rest on your own! [ She bows, briefly, blonde hair spilling forward to frame the sides of her face. ]

I'm Yako Katsuragi. Pleasure to meet you. [ A pause, and then she looks them both over as she straightens. ] Ah ... maybe you should get changed?

[ It's her tactful way of saying they look exactly like two men who've been pelted with static and water.' ]