[So Noel's hunch was correct. He did live in the mansion too. The knot in her stomach tightens a bit. The more she spoke to him, the more her uneasiness grew. She attempts to gulp down her sense of anxiety, and gives a slow nod.]

I... suppose that's for the best, s-since we'll inevitably be encountering each other often. Plus, I'm sure Miss Ada would have wanted to introduce you to me, regardless...