[sooner or later maybe Itto will realize that Aether is, in fact, a big deal despite him saying he wasn't. Until then - ]

That's nice of 'em. Guess I'll find out if familiarity helps or just makes it harder eventually.

[he doesn't sound too concerned, at least. But he does laugh and finally draws his hand back]

Just until you told me to stop. They're almost too cute to resist.