[ It's his surprise that surprises her; maybe because Haru hadn't expected him to say such a thing, and then not catch himself and correct it. Meaning... ]
Um... Arenvald... [ and she says this carefully, cautiously. ]
If I... wanted to be more than your Master, hypothetically--
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Um... Arenvald... [ and she says this carefully, cautiously. ]
If I... wanted to be more than your Master, hypothetically--