[ Tear was able to put together his back-up plan right away, resulting first in a look of faint des belief, followed by a smirk she tried to hide. Given the responsibilities and expectations of her job, she shouldn't be wanting to laugh at the possible abuse of power, but... ] Honestly...

[ All she can do is shake her head really, seemingly chastising him. ] I'm sure if we just ask nicely enough, it would work just fine.

[ Then thinking of his first response, her tone took on a more thoughtful quality to it, looking up at the sky above and consequently having a few of the snowflakes fall onto her cheeks.

Not that she minded. ] Ace...? How much of this is new for you...?