[ Ai-Doll takes her hand and gives it a firm, businesslike shake – but the smile on her face is all warmth. Getting favored with a smile like that at its full brightness really makes you understand how she managed to slip in and fill Odette's role so easily. ]

You're more than welcome. Really, this is a huge bonus for me too – the trainee I used to rely on most just graduated out from under me and he's out there on his own. I'm happy to see him go, but having someone I could trust to look out for my other trainees was a big weight off my shoulders. Since you're already so experienced, could I count on you to help with that too?

[ So she can get a good look at just how this girl manages other Dreamers. ]