The summoner jerked her hand back when Ritsuka jumped, worried that she'd upset him. No... it just seemed she'd startled him.

"Don't worry. If I see him trying to do something stupid, I'll take care of him," she replied. "Everyone needs someone to look of for them."

She paused for a moment. "Hey... can I ask you something personal Ritsuka? You don't have to answer if you don't want to."