Cassius continued looking at her for a moment, something like curiosity in his expression. Then he smiled slightly. "Well, regardless of your reasoning, you have my gratitude, Commander Lilith."
"Lilith is fine," she said quickly, still not meeting his eyes. "No need for... for titles."
Satou watched this exchange with growing amusement. The way Lilith was avoiding eye contact, the slight flush that wouldn't leave her face, the way Cassius seemed genuinely intrigued by her reactions…
Oh, this is too good to pass up.
Satou smiled mischievously. "You know, Cassius, you should thank Lilith properly. She did spend hours working on your injuries. That's quite a personal investment of time and energy."
"I just did thank her," Cassius replied, confused.
"No, I mean really thank her," Satou said, his grin widening. "Maybe offer to take her to dinner sometime. As a proper thank you. For all that personal attention she gave you."
