[ Ah. This person wouldn't last five seconds in the Backstreets on their lonesome if they're willing to cave that quickly. At the very least, it seems like it's not going to come down to a fight, which... doesn't really soften Gebura's stare in the slightest, because she at least doesn't feel like conveying that she's not capable of taking them down just because she's willing to listen to reason.

What a delightful ray of sunshine she is. ]

There's caution and then there's blind optimism.

[ Is the only thing she'll say to that, without really budging, but she's not moving to attack the machine, either. ]

But let's get one thing straight, Clock. I don't take action if I'm not prepared to take responsibility for what comes next. Question me again and I'll prove it.