Maera holds back her laughter with great difficulty, firmly pressing the back of her hand to her mouth for a few seconds before she can speak. Even then, she can't help giggling as she says, "same to you, sir." And then, with deliberate obtuseness, she points to the stranger and turns to Heiji. "R'you specifying I'm your friend because you have a crush on him and don't-- want him to get the wrong idea? Cause I can dig that. I'll even try walkin' on my own."