[ It's subtle details such as these that tell much of a person's character. The Kamisato household isn't one that insists foreign visitors should conform to local customs, but Kaveh has made a genuine effort regardless. Another valuable piece of insight for Ayato to place among the variety of favorable conclusions he's made about the man.

He curiously eyes Kaveh as he sorts through his vocabulary for the proper adjective. The word he settles with has Ayato chuckling a second time, and a wave of his hand dismisses Kaveh's worries. ] No, not at all. I can hardly blame you for believing that to be the case. In fact, I wouldn't hesitate to say that in some cases it's been true. Gratefully, those types find less and less success these days.

[ Those types have left behind their share of messes to be cleaned up, of course, but they tend to be insignificant in the scheme of things.

Ayato bows his head just enough to give proper acknowledgement to Kaveh's kind sentiments. ] I'm honored that you think so. My personal experience is no where near as vast as many of my colleagues, but I have still learned a thing or two over the years. The simple qualities of respect and understanding go a rather long way, I've found. It's much easier to bring people together with them than without them.