[ She can't quite help how the corners of her mouth slowly tug upwards with those first two statements of his. If only Mephisto knew. It's a funny thing, though, how it gives her the tiniest measure of pause for... something like a pang. She can think of someone else that latter statement might apply to despite that Ryo-Ohki is usually a good girl. ]

Hm? Just your name, that you're here as opposed to being stuck in stasis.

[ Of course, she just has to ask. ]

Why? Are you playing the mysterious bad boy card here already?