Rinali would have to have been blind to not have noticed the tension in the atmosphere between the two boys, but she couldn't for the life of her comprehend why. Firstly, why was Allen pressing the issue of manners with Aidou? And secondly, why was Aidou pushing back? She found herself breathing inwards and stiffening slightly, tensing in response to them. "It's ok, Allen," she said with a smile, though her eyes still reflected the concern. "There's no need to get into such a heated argument over ettiquette, is there? He's not from our timeline or our world...we may have very different ideas on what's proper behavior and what isn't..."

Rinali glanced back at Aidou, hoping the change of topic would lighten everyone's mood...or at least get them to stop bickering. "As far as we can tell, they can't think for themselves. If they do have independent thought, that thought is in the same line as the Earl's. I don't know his motives, unfortunately...I don't think any of us do. We can't exactly ask him, as normally the only things we end up encountering are Akuma. I've never met the Earl of the Milleneum personally. Few have."