That, so? Well, we'll see if I do or don't. I'm from an older generation, and so, it almost feels like I'm from another age entirely.

[ His tone is light as he jokes with her about "generation gaps" rather than admit that he's been cut off from society for years. That isn't the type of topic to bring up casually. ]

Ah? [ He listens to Megumi explain herself and a bit of the world that she comes from. A lot of it goes over his head, of course, but he gets the idea that she's quite an important figure back where she comes from. ] Well, I wouldn't be so callous as to call you a regular ol' kitty, Megumi.

[ He gives her a slight teasing smile in return. ]

Name's Masaoka. I forgot my manners there for a second, so I'm glad that you're the one that's picking up the pieces of it. I'm sure to be able to get whipped into proper shape with a lovely young woman here to help me. [ A short laugh comes out involuntarily. ]

But I feel calling you 'Megumi' is a bit too casual. [ Even if she is quite the forward lady, some respect is good, isn't it? ] You're a matriarch, as you say. So, what's the proper title for you?