[ It is a very British thing to say in response, yes, but there's a note of earnestness in there that makes Keita think it might be genuine as well. Of course, that doesn't give him much to work from when it comes to January's tastes and personality, so perhaps that will just have to be remedied by spending a little more time with him. ]

Ah, yes. I'm still deciding on a name for it. [ Despite himself, a slight smile crosses Keita's face. The octopus is a challenge, one he enjoys very much. ] It's based on the design of one I had at home, called Katsu. He's made of clockwork and has a random engine inside him, so he can move in an imitation of life.

[ And quite a convincing one at that, judging by how often Thaniel tried to personify it. ]

I can show you when I'm done, if you like. It'll probably be some weeks, though, it takes much longer to find materials here than it did in London.