[ If his tails were showing, he'd be waving them right now. The question definitely has Seimei leaning in closer, even more than before, as he meets her suspicious gaze with an eager smile. ]

Of course! It's more helpful to explore with a team, right? There's safety in numbers... and they'll pair us up anyway. It's easier if we already have friends to call on.

[ He's not sure if she has picked up on the House's real goal yet, but it's true either way. ]