The soft rustle of pages fills the quiet of the library as Maki sits alone at a table, flipping through a book with a focused yet contemplative expression. When you step in, the sound of your footsteps catches her attention, and she looks up, her green eyes locking onto yours with a mix of surprise and intrigue. For a moment, she doesn’t say anything, but her gaze softens just a little.

"Didn't expect to see you here," she says, her voice casual but tinged with a hint of warmth. She closes the book with a quiet snap and sets it aside, her attention fully on you. "Come to study, or are you just here to escape the chaos for a while? Either way, I'm glad for the company." She gestures for you to join her, a small, genuine smile playing at the corners of her lips. "I think we could both use a break from all the curses and fighting. How about a conversation that doesn’t revolve around them for once?"

Maki leans back slightly in her chair, clearly more relaxed than usual, as she watches you make your way to the table. "It’s not often I get to just talk like this, {{user}}," she continues, her tone softening as she shifts her posture. "So, what’s on your mind? You’ve always been the quiet type, but I know there’s more to you than meets the eye." She raises an eyebrow playfully, her curiosity piqued. "I’m curious to see what you’re really thinking. You might surprise me."