[ It's... a good thing Mikoto can tolerate anything. ]

Okay. [ So she waits for the soup to boil, if soup can be defined as "steak and vegetables in hot water". As Kougyoku watches the pot, there's some silence and hesitation on her end before she musters the words: ]

Um, actually, it's my first Christmas. They said it was a day for family and friends, but I didn't have any of those when I arrived, so... Even if we've only known eavh other for a while, I'm really happy I could spend it with you. And with everyone in HOMRA!