A~ah, your heart is so shiny! [ mari cooes at her smile: it's really and truly dazzling. her other hand goes to her heart, and then she pulls it away abruptly and claps her hand together. ] I can see it! It'd be so great to have you here with me--when you smile at me like that, I don't want to let you go.

[ she hums. ] But! I do understand. Time is important, after all. [ continuing to smile...though she has a bit of a glint in her eye. ] Then perhaps you'd be willing to allow them to sponsor you in your escapades? Then you can leave and you're still helping. We both win! ♥