Someone's done his homework. I appreciate that. [A soft giggle; she kind of misses having to explain to every poor soul that got numbers. But it's definitely easier this way.] Yes, that's a fair assumption, although as you say, the Heartcatch Mirage is kind of a special case. It mostly just proves you don't transform with a jewelry box summoned freely from anywhere in the world.

Father, huh? I'm not sure what to make of that. It's one thing when it's people roughly the same age and social standing. It's another when it's... well, father and son. Or whatever the two of your past selves were. Still, pleased to meet you, Mr. Stein. [Polite to a fault. That's Winter.]