Itachi listened to her explanation of her illiteracy quietly, measuring her up with his eyes. She was not unintelligent, and he supposed that if reading and writing truly were not useful for her purposes in her own world, she could hardly be faulted for neglecting them. He made a point himself never to do unnecessary things, as they only took up time and tied one down. Nevertheless, literacy was the sort of thing that could become very necessary in a single instance. Therefore illiteracy was a dangerous state to be in, and hence a weakness of sorts. At least she was going to try and correct the situation, though.

"That is unfortunate," he conceded, deciding not to criticize her weakness. Other than this minor detail, she would be a valuable ally. "Yes, in this world it is a crucial skill, one you should probably learn immediately. But there are a number of people here of the type that would be willing to help others." Not that he would ever be one of those; he hardly wanted to waste time teaching her. Let the weaker-minded, good-willed individuals do that and leave the stronger ones to pursue their goals. She would find someone.

He couldn't help another almost-smile at Ophelia's nickname. Quite unnecessary bragging, but if she was accomplished enough to warrant the name, then so be it. "You earned that particular epithet, then?"