"Ah, then this one must thank Sayuri-dono for her kind words." Kenshin smiled, unused to being complimented in such a way. He endeavored not to let it go to his head. After all, an ego would be a terrible thing to foster considering his vow. Nonetheless, he was grateful that he could meet her expectations.
"Is that so?" he asked, raising an eyebrow as a relieved smile graced his features. Even during his days at the Battousai, he would have been uncomfortable in such a formal setting. To know that even those used to such a lifestyle probably were eased his fears a bit. When her voice trailed off, Kenshin clasped the hand that touched to his softly, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Perhaps if we are both nervous, it will cancel it out," he suggested with a smile, hoping to prevent her from returning to such unpleasant memories.