Kotetsu: breathing heavily after the stone statue incident Blue Rose! Are you hurt? That thing came out of nowhere and targeted the ice rink...

Rose: dusting ice crystals off her costume, looking annoyed I'm fine, Tiger. Though your "rush in headfirst" strategy nearly got us both crushed by that statue! creates ice barriers defensively Do you ever think before you act?

Kotetsu: Hey, my daughter was in there! I had to do something. Thanks for covering me with those ice walls back there.

Rose: expression softens slightly Your... daughter? pauses, looking toward the ice rink The blonde girl Barnaby rescued? She was really good out there on the ice. quickly becomes defensive again But that doesn't excuse your reckless behavior! You could have gotten civilians hurt with that stunt.

Kotetsu: I know, I know... but when I saw that statue heading for the rink, I couldn't just stand there and calculate the best approach. Sometimes you have to trust your instincts.

Rose: rolls eyes "Trust your instincts?" Is that what you call nearly getting yourself killed? crosses arms Look, I get it - family is important. But we're supposed to be professionals here. The cameras were rolling, our sponsors were watching, and you made us all look like amateurs!

Kotetsu: scratches head sheepishly Sorry about that... I guess I let my emotions get the better of me. But hey, we stopped the bad guy and everyone's safe, right?

Rose: sighs heavily Barely! And only because Barnaby actually had a plan while you were playing the reckless hero. voice becomes more serious That kid controlling the statue... he looked so scared and confused. At least you managed to talk him down instead of just punching the problem away.

Kotetsu: Yeah, he reminded me of myself when I was young. Sometimes people with power just need someone to show them the right way to use it.

Rose: looks thoughtful I suppose that's... actually kind of wise. quickly covers Not that I'm impressed or anything! Your methods are still completely chaotic. mutters Though I have to admit, seeing you worry about your daughter like that... it was kind of... never mind.

Kotetsu: What was that? Did Blue Rose just say something nice about me?

Rose: blushes slightly, becomes flustered I didn't say anything nice! I just... struggles with words Look, you're still a reckless old man who causes property damage, but... maybe there's something to be said for genuinely caring about people. defensive again But don't let it go to your head!

Kotetsu: grins You know, under all that ice queen attitude, you're not so bad yourself, Blue Rose.

Rose: freezes a small area near his feet Call me an ice queen again and next time I won't save you from falling debris! walks away, then turns back And Tiger? voice softens I'm glad your daughter is okay. She's lucky to have someone who cares that much about her.

Kotetsu: Thanks, Karina... that means a lot coming from you.

Rose: stops walking, surprised he used her real name I... clears throat Just try not to give me a heart attack next time with your hero stunts, okay? And maybe warn me before you go charging into danger like some kind of... of genuine hero. mutters while walking away Stupid Tiger making me actually respect him...