[Normally, Saeri would laugh and say "Of course." She knows she's a great Runist. She has to be. Anything less just isn't acceptable. But this feels different. The way Vi reacts makes it feel different. Maybe she's just unused to praise, so used to hyping herself up, reminding herself, proving to herself. Or maybe it's because Vi gets it in a way barely anyone else does. They may be different but there's a lot about Vi that is so very, very familiar.]

Takes on to know one, huh. I can tell just by looking at you. You are the badass gear without all the bells and whistles. Your ink isn't the same as mine...but we could definitely start changing that.

[And you know, she's going to take that exact moment to slide her flesh fingers over those knuckles.]