[Mikan sniffles but goes still, squeezing her eyes shut as if she doesn't want to see what's coming, but-- Oh. He's being gentle again.]

Scary... Because I'm not used to it. [She can't help but smile and giggle a little at his joke though, the tears slowing to a stop as she calms down.]

Never? [She stares at him rather intently, examining his face through watery eyes before she lowers her gaze and smiles lightly.] ...Mm. I believe you. You're not lying... I can tell looking at your face. I-- Um. Th-thank you...